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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...
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 outfit. But there...
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 lose time several years ago, and...
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.
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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, let’s talk about what kind of new crystal...
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The Elgin National Watch Company Observatory
The United States National Bureau of Standards (now known as The National Institute of Standards and...
Essential Timekeeping
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, accurate timekeeping is essential to ensure smooth operations,...
The War Within
In 1854, America’s first watch company, Waltham, was formed, which went on to make the first-ever...
The Honorary Citizen Of Disneyland
The date, July 17th, 1955, was magical, for California’s Disneyland. Their opening day saw joyous children...
The History Of The Cornell Watch Company
Over 150 years ago, in 1870, Paul Cornell, a real-estate dealer, teamed up with J.C. Adams who was a...
Understanding The Clepsydra
It is an almost innate human need to count our seconds, to track time. Our ancestors had devised many...
How do clock experts determine if a vintage clock is valuable?
You just found an ancient-looking clock in grandpa’s attic and wonder if it could be worth something....
The History Of The Cyma Watch Company
Cyma is a Swiss watchmaking company with a long and rich history; filled with innovation, precision,...
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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Can Young People Read Traditional Dials?
As we tick off the years of our lives, the phrase “what are they teaching you in school?” becomes more...
Once Upon A Time in Watchmaking
Quentin Tarantino’s latest flick is a nostalgia oriented period piece that cascades a stylistic light...
Grand Central Terminal Clock
The turn of the century was a technological boom in industrialized America. With railways already spanning...
“Da Vinci” Design
Leonardo Da Vinci was a powerful innovator, inventor, and mind in human intellectual history. His ideas,...
Daini and Suwa: The Arms (Race) of Seiko
As Westernization swept over Japan—during the late 19th century into the 20th—the import and demand for...
Beta 21 (THE QUARTZ MVMT THAT FAILED)
Is it better to burn out or to fade away? This rhetorical question might be appropriate to ask the 20...
How to Upkeep a Kinetic Watch
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Kinetic movements use a power source called...
Omega “Bullhead” Seamaster Chrono
1969 was a solid year for Omega. Their’ Speedmaster Professional was on Buzz Aldrin’s wrist during the...
Google Buys Fossil Smartwatch Tech
As a business that deals with traditional timepieces, we don’t always have a closer look at industry...
Rolex Oysterquartz
The 1970s were a strange and tumultuous time for Swiss watchmakers. Japanese quartz made its commercial...
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