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How Did Watches Get Railroad Approved?
How Did Watches Get Railroad Approved?
It can be pretty easy to take modern watchmaking standards for granted. Though quartz watchmaking has made standardizing the accuracy of the watch more simple—things weren’t always so easy. With so many...
Who Cares About the First Wristwatch?
Who Cares About the First Wristwatch?
Here at Times Ticking we’ve been doing a fair amount of writing/talking about “firsts” in the watch and clock industry. One particularly murky history is the one of “first” wristwatches. With branding...
Why is a Watch Called a “Watch”?
Why is a Watch Called a “Watch”?
Language is a tricky thing. Essentially, words derive meaning from how they’re used—context is key. So why “watch”? Obviously people view timepieces like we view most things: television, movies, plays,...
The Second Boer War and “Wristlets”
The Second Boer War and “Wristlets”
War is a subject that comes up quite often when talking watch invention. After all, watches are about as personal as one-on-one mortal conflict with another person (arguably). Inventive engineers, and...
The Most Expensive Watch Ever Sold
The (2nd) Most Expensive Watch Ever Sold
The luxury watch world is brimming with highly valuable watches (the cup doth spilleth over). With wealthy collectors scooping up pricey watches at auction, it’s no surprise that certain pieces have been...

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