World of watches
Why the first water resistant case designs were considered a major technical miracle
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Imagine a time when the simple act of washing your hands or getting caught in a sudden downpour could spell doom for your most precious and technologically
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The complex relationship between the watch industry and the professionalization of sports
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The glint of a luxury watch on a champion’s wrist as they hoist a trophy is now a familiar sight. It’s a moment that feels entirely natural, the perfect
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The role of famous explorers and adventurers in validating tool watch durability claims
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In the world of horology, the term tool watch carries a weight of expectation. It suggests a timepiece built not for the boardroom, but for the harshest
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The meticulous process of applying lacquer and grand feu enamel to artistic watch dials
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In the rarefied world of haute horlogerie, the face of a watch is far more than a mere indicator of time; it is a canvas for artistry. While mechanical
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The influence of architects and industrial designers on contemporary watch case geometry
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The humble watch case, for much of its history, was a purely functional object. It was a simple, often round, container designed with a single purpose
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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 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 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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The craftsmanship involved in the hand application of markers and logos onto the dial surface
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The face of a watch, its dial, is the primary interface between the intricate mechanics within and the wearer’s perception of time.
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The precise role of the escapement wheel and its interaction with the pallet fork assembly
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At the very core of every mechanical timepiece, hidden from view but audible with every passing second, lies a mechanism of extraordinary ingenuity: the escapement.
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