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The History Of The Movado Watch
Movado watches are some of the most identifiable watches in the watch world. Their clean and minimalist design can easily be spotted from across the room. While Movado watches are most well-known for their...
Antiques Roadshow Wristwatch Gems
Antiques Roadshow Wristwatch Gems
The historical significance of many timepieces can get lost to the ages. With some watch companies/brands having histories that span centuries, the value of some older pieces can be completely forgotten....
What is Watch Hacking?
What is Watch Hacking?
Hacking is not something that’s exclusive to computers. It’s also not just a way to find simple solutions to daily life problems (aka “life hacks”). In fact, there’s an act of hacking that predates the...
The Complete History of Tissot
The Complete History of Tissot
Tissot has become a staple wristwatch for plethora folks around the globe. That is, to say the least, putting it mildly. With millions of watches sold annually each year, Tissot is an inescapable name...
Should I Pull Out the Stem on My Watch to Save Battery?
Should I Pull Out the Stem on My Watch to Save Battery?
Expert Watch Repair Get Watch Repair As a company that handles watch repairs, we here at Times Ticking get the above question quite a bit. Battery changes are an inconvenient truth...

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 Moscow Computus Clock
With spring and Easter just around the corner, let’s look at the complicated field of computus...

The Swiss Made Law
The Federal Council, established in 1848, is the executive body of the federal government of the Swiss...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Oiling Watches
So your beloved watch needs a little TLC.  In this article, we’ll discuss some of the basics of...
What is the Future of Timekeeping Devices?
Timekeeping devices are good for much more than just telling the time of day. These devices also have...
Should You use an Independent Watchmaker to Repair a Watch?
Let’s say, theoretically, you have a beautiful timepiece that speaks volumes about your class and social...
Does Your Watch Battery Need a Replacement?
If you’re a fan of Tolkien’s books or the movies based on these books, this riddle probably means something...
The Enameled Watch With Flowers
During the 1500s, the Franciscan Monastery of Nuremberg, Germany, had a history as the center of local...
The Citizen Titanium Story
On May 25th, 1961, President Kennedy announced before a special joint session of US Congress the dramatic...
Chasing Accuracy
Have you ever wondered why your expensive new mechanical watch seems to be slightly off every time you...
Finding The ‘One’
I hope you didn’t think I’m talking about finding Mr./Ms. Right? This is a watch and clock blog, people!...
Seiko And The Observatory Chronometer Trials
Much like The Olympics, which is used to determine best on best, the watch industry had their own competition...
The Unimatic SpongeBob Watches
SpongeBob SquarePants is an American animated television program and the highest rated series ever to...