Whether you inherit the watch from your great grandmother or find it at a flea market, there are some key do’s and don’ts for handling your vintage timepiece to ensure…
With the U.S. Open in full swing, it's time to turn our attention to one of the world's most beloved pastimes: Watch Spotting. OK, so most people probably still attend…
When you’re talking about watch movements, there are two main types – Quartz and mechanical. We asked watch lovers to explain how Quartz-operated clocks and wristwatches work and why they’re…
Sounds nice. Unfortunately, most of us don't have the discretionary income to purchase watches like some people buy clothes - with an eye to match every event with the right…
It’s likely we all own one - a decorative, stylish clock that adorns our home but never really tells the time correctly. It may have stopped completely or begun to…
So you want to outfit your watch with some new modifications but aren’t quite sure how to do it? Our watch gurus have some basic steps to get you started.…
In Part I of this series, we shared some suggestions on how best to remove a damaged watch crystal from your watch case. Now that the old crystal is out,…
On May 17th, 1901, the, Belvidere Daily Republican, headline read 'THEY MEAN BUSINESS | Rejuvenated Watch Factory to Employ a Big Force'. The revived Rockford Watch Company owner, Jacob Franks,…
Why don’t clocks tock-tick? If you ask someone what sound a clock makes, their answer will be “tick-tock,” and never “tock-tick.” But every tick of the clock sounds the same…
Today, there are numerous elite Swiss watch brands manufacturing elaborate complications within their timepieces. Most are found in 'The Watch Valley Of Switzerland' which is a section of the country…
