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There are few things in life more terrifying than running out of treats with a neighborhood full of pint-sized monsters and witches clamoring at your door. Discovering water inside your brand new Seiko...
Ever since you were a kid, you always admired your grandfather’s Longines 6B/159. It was a gift to him from a Royal Air Force pilot in World War II, and he rarely took it off his wrist while he was...
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 it retains its value. We queried...
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 the U.S. Open to see...
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 not susceptible...
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The Most Impressive Watch Company
The Lemania Watch Company is (probably) the most impressive watch company – you’ve never...
The Kobold 'Sopranos' Watch
The recent resurgence of American watchmaking has seen a ton of interesting brands come to market. Among...
TAG Heuer Mario Kart 'Limited Edition' Watches
In 1985, TAG (Techniques d’Avant Garde), a French company that manufactured high-tech equipment such...
What makes you love high-end timepieces?
From Rolex to Rado, Oris to Omega – luxury watches lend an air of class and elegance to every wrist...
Are Heuer and TAG Heuer the Same?
One of the most well-known brands in the watch industry is TAG Heuer, but what exactly does that moniker...
10 Things About Bulova You (Probably) Didn't Know
1. An Immigrant In New York City, a jeweler’s shop known as the J. Bulova Company was established,...
The Magic and Muggle World of Horology
In the Harry Potter world, there are countless variations of time keeping devices that, here in the muggle...
Is It Still Worth It To Invest In A Mechanical Watch?
Some thought that mechanical watches would never recover from the advent of cheaper quartz watches, but...
The Most Popular Watches
From world-famous brands like Rolex, Citizen, Movado to more under-the-radar names that have caught our editors’ eye.
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Watch Hands in Ads
In direct advertising, the watch dial is the first defense in brand building for watch companies. Whether...
Rolex and the Date Window
On a previous date, in a previous Times Ticking blog post, we discussed the significance of the time...
What is GMT?
If you own a wristwatch that serves up digital world time, you’ve likely seen this acronym on your dial....
When Did Digital Watches First Come Out?
In today’s digital age, it’s easy to envision a digital watch as more of a personal computer than a timepiece....
Steve Wozniak’s Nixie Watch
In the early 2000’s, Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak (the “Woz”) equipped himself with a tube-display digital...
History of Timex
Timex, as a brand, has fundamentally redefined what it means to manufacture and sell watches. Bringing...
Westworld Watches
Film, television, and video gaming are currently experiencing a solid resurgence of the Western genre....
Western Aesthetics
In a previous TT post, the prevalence of pocket watches—and other timepieces—in the “Western” genre of...
Arabic Numerals
In timekeeping, there are plentiful ways to display the time. Currently, many watchmakers are following...
Mickey Mouse Watch History
Being no strangers to branding, licensing, and marketing, the Walt Disney Company has lent its name to...
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