World of watches
Understanding the interaction between the automatic rotor and the reversing wheel system
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The magic of an automatic watch lies in its ability to power itself using nothing more than the motion of your body. At the heart of this self-winding
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The development of the annual calendar as a practical alternative to the perpetual calendar
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An interesting and somewhat counterintuitive trend in horology and general organizational planning is the resurgence and refinement of the annual calendar
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The meticulous art of perlage and Geneva striping on high end movement surfaces
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Peek through the sapphire crystal caseback of a truly exceptional timepiece, and you enter a world far removed from the simple act of telling time. It’
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The engineering solutions that enable watches to survive extreme acceleration and G forces
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A mechanical watch is a miniature universe of gears, springs, and levers, all working in delicate harmony. But what happens when that tiny universe is
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The journey of the annual calendar complication as an efficient middle ground solution
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In the intricate universe of watchmaking, complications are the stars. These are the functions a watch can perform beyond simply telling the hours, minutes, and seconds.
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The essential role of magnetic resistance alloys in protecting precision components
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In our increasingly electrified world, an invisible force poses a constant threat to the delicate workings of our most advanced technology.
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Analyzing the ongoing debate between modern large versus classic traditionally sized wristwatches
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Walk past the gleaming display case of any watch retailer today, and you’ll witness a silent, ongoing conversation. On one side, you have the titans
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The philosophical concept of time as expressed through the rhythmic beat of a mechanical watch
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There is an intimate, almost living quality to the sound of a mechanical watch. It is not the silent, sterile progression of a digital display, nor the
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The development of the quick set date function for enhanced user convenience
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In the world of horology, we often celebrate grand complications and breathtaking finishing. We marvel at the tourbillon’s dance against gravity
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Understanding the specific advantages of using silicon components in modern escapements
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The heart of any mechanical watch is its escapement, a tiny, intricate mechanism that ticks away, translating the raw power of the mainspring into the
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