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The Renaissance of Mechanical Watches in the Digital Age
The recent decade has seen a resurgence in mechanical watches, despite the rapid advancement of digital technology. We explore why these timepieces continue to captivate enthusiasts from all over the world.
10 Jun 2024
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7 Of the Most Emblematic Watch Movements You Must Know Today
A number of movements have stood the test of time and have become as famous as the watches that carry them. We take a look at the reason behind their prominence.
01 Apr 2024
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Tachymeter, telemeter, pulsometer and slide rule explained
The numerical scale inscribed on a chronograph through a variety of means, such as printed on the dial or inserted into the bezel, offers a unique function.
04 Jan 2024
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Ingenious Gem-Setting Techniques Used in Jewellery Watchmaking Explained
From prong to invisible setting techniques, gem-setting in jewellery watchmaking is a highly skilled business.
08 Oct 2023
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Hacking Seconds: The Most Underrated Complication Explained
A ubiquitous feature of modern mechanical movements, the hacking seconds may not receive much attention but it is essential to keeping time accurate up to the second.
30 Sep 2023
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Discovering Watch Complications: Part 2
In the second of our two-part series, we look at some of the most technically sophisticated complications that money can buy.
29 Aug 2023
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Discovering Watch Complications: Part 1
The first of a two-part series exploring mechanical watches that do more than tell the time.
28 Jul 2023
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Is Material Immaterial In The Watchmaking World? Not In 2022
As far as being an essential everyday accessory, watches are as traditional or classic as they come. While technical specifications have evolved – movements are, after all, getting more accurate, dependable, long lasting and advanced, timepieces strapped on a wrist can generally be ubiquitous in form.
12 Jul 2022