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On the 12th of April, 1961, Russian cosmonaut, 27 year old test pilot and industrial technician Yuri Gagarin of the Soviet Union made history when he became the first person in space to orbit the planet...
I hope you didn’t think I’m talking about finding Mr./Ms. Right? This is a watch and clock blog, people! No, I’m referring to finding the ‘One’ professional who will be the best fit for servicing your...
Watches come in every size, color and style. However, it is essential to consider more than just looks if you want your watch to last. High-quality, precision-built models will not only last longer, but...
Have you ever wondered why your expensive new mechanical watch seems to be slightly off every time you check it against the atomic clock app on your smartphone? You dropped more than $3,000 on this beauty...
The Elgin watch company, founded in 1864, was originally known as the National Watch Company. The idea, for the company, was simple enough, if Massachusetts could build a factory that built watches – Illinois...
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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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The Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking
When the Second Great War ended in the 1940s, a massive wave of drafted soldiers made their way back...
“How To Drink” Tackles Wristwatches
It’s not very often we give a shoutout to Youtube celebrities on their watch-wearing prowess. In fact—this...
Jacques Cousteau’s Favorite Watch
Diving and wristwatches have gone hand-in-hand in a big way ever since the rise of SCUBA diving in the...
What is a Helium Escape Valve?
Wristwatches can be placed under extreme duress when diving. Divers themselves can drop themselves down...
Watches in the Whitehouse
One particular standout piece for American presidents—since its release in 1956—is the Rolex Day-Date....
What Is A Lever-Set Watch?
Most modern watches are set on the crown. It comes as no surprise, then, that many current horological...
How Swiss Watchmaking Became an Empire
The history of timekeeping has shifted based on perceived excellence, the changing of technology, and...
Citizen “Thermo” Eco-Drive
No one has to be the Human Torch to generate some body heat. Trying to capitalize on this biological...
How a German Clock Ended up in Jamaica
Have you ever received a package that made it to your place by mistake? Well, Jamaica had something pretty...
The Lighthouse Cranks up the Tension With Ticking Clocks
Ahoy there mateys! It’s quite a film what’s been released this spooktacular season—and it’s not fer the...
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