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Switzerland, as we know, is known for being the first choice for many people for the purpose of having a vacation due to the enthralling beauty of the Alps. But there is another aspect that is unique to...
1. Karl Elsener’s Original Company Didn’t Make Knives.When you think of Swiss Army, usually you think of the ubiquitous Swiss Army Knife. However Karl Elsener, the founder of Victorinox, owned and operated...
It’s not unusual for fashion companies to release a watch line. The Shinola company has many products ranging from bicycles to leather goods to even a line of pet products. They tout themselves as...
Timepieces and pirates may not have a clear connection, but thanks to a recovered pocket watch, we can deduce the time of the earthquake that sunk Port Royal, the richest and wickedest city in the new...
Here at Times Ticking we love hearing the stories behind our customer’s watches. Tony’s story is one of those. Tony is 63 and living in Florida. This is the story of how he grew to love Donald Duck. His...
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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 History Of ETA
Today’s Times Ticking blog is not about an “estimated time of arrival”. However, we are going to discuss...
Breitling Avengers Assemble
Breitling is just about as notorious as Marvel’s Avengers—in the world of watches. With a name associated...
Rolex and Hublot Halt Production Amid COVID-19 Concerns
International watch trade is being veritably impacted—like most industries—due to the continued spread...
A Brief History of the Omega Constellation
Omega is an integral piece of Swiss watchmaking history. Originally begun in 1848, the brand has been...
What is the Watch Valley in Switzerland?
Swiss watchmaking spent centuries evolving into the global juggernaut it is today. After John Calvin...
10 Watch Hands To Dial-In To
Watch hands aren’t necessarily the rockstars of horological writing. With plethora watchmakers creating...
A Brief History of Breguet
Breguet is an incredibly influential name in watchmaking. If you’re already in the loop, you know that...
A Cult 90s Revival with Ikepod
Some watch brands have existed for centuries; Some watch brands have existed for just a few decades;...
HYT Watch Company and the New H5
Nowadays liquid crystal displays are a ubiquitous technology—including smartwatch devices. However, one...
Patek Philippe Halts New Releases Until 2021
Here at Times Ticking we’re trying our best not to focus primarily on COVID-19 news. That being said,...
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