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You might turn a few heads saying this one out loud. Horology (typically pronounced “hō-rol-uh-gee”) may not come across well to polite company—at first. However, its origins are far from unsavory. Emerging...
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...
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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,...
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