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The historical use of gold and precious metals in watch case construction and luxury appeal
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From the very moment humanity learned to track time with portable devices, the materials used to house these intricate mechanisms have been just as important
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How the jet age transformed the functional design and aesthetic of pilot’s watches
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Before the scream of the jet engine reshaped our world, the pilot’s watch was a relatively straightforward affair. It was born from a simple need
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Understanding the evolution of the perpetual calendar complication mechanism
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The perpetual calendar is, for many, one of the grandest achievements in mechanical watchmaking. It’s a tiny, self-contained universe of gears and
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The hidden details of the cannon pinion and its connection to the overall motion works
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Deep within the heart of every analog watch, an intricate ballet of gears and levers translates stored energy into the steady, familiar march of time.
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Analyzing the lasting market and design effect of the late 1970s Quartz Crisis
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It’s hard to imagine now, but before the 1970s, the world of watchmaking had a single, undisputed king: Switzerland. For centuries, Swiss artisans had
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The complex architecture of the main plate and its central role in movement stability
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In the intricate world of biomechanics and advanced robotics, stability is not born from simple rigidity but from a sophisticated interplay of components.
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The craftsmanship of skeletonizing a movement to reveal its inner workings
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The role of the alarm complication in historical travel and daily reminders
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The cultural significance of wearing a wristwatch on the non dominant versus the dominant wrist
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Take a quick glance down at your wrist. If you’re wearing a watch, chances are it’s on your non-dominant hand. For the vast majority of the
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The role of the second time zone indicator for global business travelers
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For the road warrior whose life is dictated by flight schedules and international conference calls, the simple act of checking the time can be a surprisingly
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