The forgotten art of engraving and customizing mechanical watch movement componentsWorld of watches
The forgotten art of engraving and customizing mechanical watch movement components
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In our modern world, obsessed with minimalist design and sterile digital interfaces, we’ve lost touch with a certain kind of beauty, the kind that isn’
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The development of the equation of time complication for advanced astronomical enthusiastsWorld of watches
The development of the equation of time complication for advanced astronomical enthusiasts
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For the dedicated horological and astronomical enthusiast, few mechanical feats are as intellectually satisfying as the equation of time.
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The design challenges of integrating a world timer complication into a thin case profileWorld of watches
The design challenges of integrating a world timer complication into a thin case profile
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The pursuit of horological excellence often pulls in two opposing directions. On one hand, there is the drive for mechanical complexity, a desire to pack
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The hidden stories behind the original s professional dive watch specificationsWorld of watches
The hidden stories behind the original 1950s professional dive watch specifications
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The 1950s feel like a different world, a time capsule of post-war optimism and burgeoning adventure. While many were looking to the stars, a brave new
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The influence of military specification standards on the robust construction of civilian watchesWorld of watches
The influence of military specification standards on the robust construction of civilian watches
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The rugged, no-nonsense watch on your wrist might have a more dramatic history than you think. Its durability, legibility, and reliability probably weren’
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The forgotten art of engraving and customizing mechanical watch movement componentsWorld of watches
The forgotten art of engraving and customizing mechanical watch movement components
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In our modern world, obsessed with minimalist design and sterile digital interfaces, we’ve lost touch with a certain kind of beauty, the kind that isn’
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The role of the balance bridge versus the full balance cock in movement stabilityWorld of watches
The role of the balance bridge versus the full balance cock in movement stability
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The seemingly subtle differences in the architecture of a watch movement’s regulating organ—specifically, how the balance wheel is supported—can
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Examining the ingenious mechanism of the fusee and chain in antique clocksWorld of watches
Examining the ingenious mechanism of the fusee and chain in antique clocks
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The relentless pursuit of accuracy has always been the driving force behind horological innovation. Long before quartz crystals and atomic clocks, artisans
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The role of early watchmakers guilds and their efforts to maintain industry quality standardsWorld of watches
The role of early watchmakers’ guilds and their efforts to maintain industry quality standards
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In the burgeoning cities of 16th and 17th century Europe, the craft of watchmaking was a blend of high art, cutting-edge science, and jealously guarded secrets.
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The intricate process of hand beveling and polishing a movements main bridge or plateWorld of watches
The intricate process of hand beveling and polishing a movement’s main bridge or plate
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In the quiet, brightly lit world of a watchmaker’s workshop, a transformation takes place that separates mere time-telling devices from true works
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