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What is the Watch Valley in Switzerland?
What is the Watch Valley in Switzerland?
Swiss watchmaking spent centuries evolving into the global juggernaut it is today. After John Calvin banned jewelry making in the 16th century in Switzerland—an effort to curb perceived idolatry—a shift...
Watches to Look Out for in 2020
A Brief History of the Omega Constellation
Omega is an integral piece of Swiss watchmaking history. Originally begun in 1848, the brand has been present for everything from the Olympics to the first moon landing. While there are plenty of histories...
Breitling Avengers Assemble
Breitling Avengers Assemble
Breitling is just about as notorious as Marvel’s Avengers—in the world of watches. With a name associated with high-flying aviation, deep dive quality, and Swiss excellence, they’re a tour-de-force company...
The History Of ETA
The History Of ETA
Today’s Times Ticking blog is not about an “estimated time of arrival”. However, we are going to discuss the arrival (and subsequent career) of a watch movement that continues to be heavily influential...
Jack the Ripper (Watch) Case
Jack the Ripper (Watch) Case
A unique development in one of history’s most notorious unsolved crimes emerged in the early 1990s. This potential piece of evidence happened to be a horological one—a suspectly-engraved gentleman’s pocket...

5 Epic Tales of Collectors Who Successfully Reintroduced Classic BrandsPart I - Czapek and Nivada Grenchen
Have you ever loved a product, only to see it disappear from the shelves when the company went out of...

Dan Spitz Watches: Heavy Metal Meets Raw Metal
Daniel A. Spitz doesn’t like to hear the word “No.” In fact, the three-time Grammy...

How do you determine if a watch is authentic or fake?
Some fake things, like a bad spray tan, can be spotted a mile away. Others can be more difficult, like...

The Two Biggest Watch Shows in NYC You Don't Want to Miss This Year
Are you planning a trip East for a bit of leaf-peeping this fall? Then, consider taking a short detour...

7 Freakishly Cool Skeletons You'll Wish You Had in Your Closet
Forget about the family secrets and salacious gossip. The skeletons we’re referring to here are...

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...

Why would a watch rust two weeks after being cleaned and lubricated?
You would expect a watch to be its cleanest immediately following a cleaning. So why would a watch begin...

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...

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The Rolex GMT-Master and The Pepsi Bezel
In January 1914, the St. Petersburg-Tampa Airboat Line conducted the world’s first scheduled airline...
The History of The Longines Watch Company
Like many towns within ‘The Watch Valley of Switzerland’, the 19th century residents in the...
Will there ever be watches that are 100% accurate? Why or why not?
No doubt you have heard of the extreme time-keeping accuracy of atomic clocks and quartz watches, but...
How to Replace a Damaged Watch Crystal - Part I
Your watch has been through a lot with you, so our guess is that you hope to hold onto it for a good,...
How to Replace Your Damaged Watch Crystal - Part II
In Part I of this series, we shared some suggestions on how best to remove a damaged watch crystal from...
The One-Hand Watch
In 1510, Peter Henlein, from Nuremburg, Germany, created the world’s first pocket watch. An astonishing...
The Holy Trinity of Watchmaking
Today, there are numerous elite Swiss watch brands manufacturing elaborate complications within their...
Why do watches have jewels?
When watchmakers talk about jewels, they are not referring to the decorative gemstones on your watch’s...
The History of The Rockford Watch Company
On May 17th, 1901, the, Belvidere Daily Republican, headline read ‘THEY MEAN BUSINESS | Rejuvenated...
The Sound A Clock Makes
Why don’t clocks tock-tick? If you ask someone what sound a clock makes, their answer will be “tick-tock,”...