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Glow in the dark watches first started showing up in the early 1900’s. At first, many people were entranced by this green glow and couldn’t get enough of it. But soon they learned it was something...
In the 1990’s, the International Organization for Standardization ( an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations) issued standard...
Kikuo Ibe
Back in the early 1980’s, Japanese inventor, Kikuo Ibe, was beginning to put on the watch his parents gave him as a high school graduation present when it slipped out of his hand and fell onto...
Why does my watch or clock read quartz? A lot of our customers assume that the word “quartz” that’s usually inscribed somewhere on the dial is indicating that the glass covering the face of...
The U.S. Elgin Watch Company unveiled the first electrical watch (The Elgin Grade 725) in 1952. People, at the time, were looking for something more accurate than mechanical watches and the electric watch...
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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...
Constant Companions: 3 American Heroes and the Watches that Survived Them
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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?
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Perpetual Calendars and Why We Love Them
For centuries, humanity has sought to make sense of the passage of time throughout the year and across...
To Boldly Go: 5 Affordable Watches Every Adventurer Would Love
Having a penchant for adventure doesn’t always equate to enjoying the means for expensive gear. Sure,...
How can I determine if my watch is overwound, and how can I fix it?
Owning a mechanical watch comes with responsibilities – keep the inner workings free of dust, debris,...
Rolex: In a League of Its Own
With all the charm of a secretive Swiss bank and mostly unchanging, utilitarian designs, you’d imagine...
The Most Popular Watches
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