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If you’re a fan of Tolkien’s books or the movies based on these books, this riddle probably means something to you:
“This thing all things devours:
Birds, beasts, trees, flowers;
Gnaws iron, bites steel;
Grinds...
Much like The Olympics, which is used to determine best on best, the watch industry had their own competition too, called Observatory Chronometer Trials, which tested brand vs. brand head on and more specifically,...
On May 25th, 1961, President Kennedy announced before a special joint session of US Congress the dramatic and ambitious goal of sending an American safely to the moon by the end of the decade. At that...
During the 1500s, the Franciscan Monastery of Nuremberg, Germany, had a history as the center of local scientific and astronomical knowledge. During that time, it housed a famous young asylee, from 1504...
Let’s say, theoretically, you have a beautiful timepiece that speaks volumes about your class and social status. Or maybe it’s just a simple, but meaningful, watch passed down through the generations....
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The Mechanical Watch: An Emotional Port in the Digital Storm
We have cutting-edge technology literally at our fingertips, electronic gadgets that provide every convenience...
Constant Companions: 3 American Heroes and the Watches that Survived Them
Collectors often say that every vintage watch has a story. These tales may chronicle legendary exploits,...
5 Common Myths About Automatic Watch Movements
If a machine is “automatic,” we naturally assume it needs little to no human involvement...
What is the lifespan of a kinetic watch?
Kinetic energy is a great way to power a quartz watch, allowing it to function solely by the motion of...
Perpetual Calendars and Why We Love Them
For centuries, humanity has sought to make sense of the passage of time throughout the year and across...
To Boldly Go: 5 Affordable Watches Every Adventurer Would Love
Having a penchant for adventure doesn’t always equate to enjoying the means for expensive gear. Sure,...
How can I determine if my watch is overwound, and how can I fix it?
Owning a mechanical watch comes with responsibilities – keep the inner workings free of dust, debris,...
Rolex: In a League of Its Own
With all the charm of a secretive Swiss bank and mostly unchanging, utilitarian designs, you’d imagine...
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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Wonder Woman 1984 Trailer Wristwatch
Here at TimesTicking we enjoy perusing pop culture to mine its subtle (and/or blatant) uses of time pieces....
Adam Sandler in Uncut Gems Carries Rolex
It’s not typical to hear about a new Adam Sandler movie these days—let alone Oscar buzz surrounding the...
Lamar Jackson Scores Wristwatch Touchdown With Team
It was just last Christmas that a pretty sizable present was gifted by Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson to his...
Marilyn Monroe Watch Returns to Blancpain
Platinum-blonde bombshell and eleganza queen Marilyn Monroe heavily impacted American pop-cultural history....
Double Wristing: Excessive or Stylish?
There’s more to Billie Eilish—when it comes to horology—than her hit song “Watch”. That’s right, like...
What Watches Belong to the Royal Family?
Aristocrats and royalty were some of the first folks who could afford hand-made luxury watches. Before...
What is the SIHH?
The shortest possible answer to the above question is in French—Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie;...
Vacheron Constantin Cornes de Vache
A popular watch from Vacheron Constantin (VC) has been reissued a few times over the last half-decade....
Bitcoin Wristwatch Valued at $17million
You read the title of the blog post correctly—there’s a luxury bitcoin watch existing out there in the...
Who or What is Franck Muller?
Our TimesTicking write-ups have covered everything from Grecian sundials to Bitcoin watches—ancient obelisks...
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