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Patek Philippe Halts New Releases Until 2021
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, it’s hard to ignore the outpouring of information concerning the pandemic’s effect on the watchmaking...
What is a Tissot T-Touch?
What is a Tissot T-Touch?
Quartz watches sometimes get a bum rap in the world of watchmaking. This reality is not surprising when considering the watershed introduction of quartz in the 1970s. Quartz was/is cheaper to build and...
Eone and The Bradley
Eone and The Bradley
A new(ish) and refreshing brand on the watch market is Eone. Pronounced “E” and then “one”, their watches speak a language all their own. Pronouncing a clear message of inclusivity for wristwatch enthusiasts...
Elvis Presley Gold Wristwatch Sold
Elvis Presley Gold Wristwatch Sold
A topic that ducked our radar in 2019 just came to light here at TimesTicking. Elvis Presley, the dubbed “King of Rock & Roll”, gifted a wristwatch to his lifelong friend J.D. Sumner in 1974. What...
How Much Do Watch Brands Spend on Advertisements?
How Much Do Watch Brands Spend on Advertisements?
Branding is one of the key elements to a successful watchmaking business (or any business, for that matter). This is especially true in an age flooded with automatic ads on social media, television ads...

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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The Corum Admiral's Cup Watch
The Montres Corum Sàrl, commonly referred to as Corum, was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland,...
The History of The Elgin National Watch Company
The Elgin watch company, founded in 1864, was originally known as the National Watch Company. The idea,...
Do you find that some watches frequently need repairs?
Watches come in every size, color and style. However, it is essential to consider more than just looks...
Horology Lingo: How to Sound Like an Expert
As much as you probably love the swashbuckling Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean...
Cuckoo About Cuckoos: A Closer Look at Germany's Famous Clock
Once upon a time, deep in the heart of Germany’s Black Forest, there lived in a small village a...
The History of The First State Watch Factory
On the 12th of April, 1961, Russian cosmonaut, 27 year old test pilot and industrial technician Yuri...
The History of The Concord Watch Company
In 1908, The Chicago Cubs won their 2nd of back-to-back World Series Championships, seemingly on top...
The Kantor Pocket Watch of RMS Titanic
Robert Ballard, born in 1942, is a name you may, or may not, know. He’s a retired American Navy...
Tips for Prepping Your Clock or Watch for Shipment
Gone are the days when you only had one or two nearby repair shops you could choose from to fix your...
How to Baby Your Breitling
Buying a Breitling is like buying a piece of fine art: You have spent hours researching your favorite...