Horology is the formal term for the science of timekeeping. Both clock and watchmaking have seen many significant technological advancements in modern times as they progressed from the early days of the spring powered clock up to IBM’s Linux Wrist Watch project. Most advancements in horology in the modern era have focused on three […]
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12 Major Technological Innovations in Modern Horology
October 8th, 2007 · 3 Comments
Tags: Pocket Watches · Watchmaking · Watch Hobby · Watch Parts
Four Easy Ways To Pimp Your Watch
August 13th, 2007 · 2 Comments
By now, everyone is familiar with the concept of pimping-out your car. Bigger tires, shiny rims, DVD players, ten-thousand watt digital stereo, and the list goes on.
But most people aren’t familiar with the art of pimping out your watch. In this article, we discuss four ways you can easily pimp-out your watch […]
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Understanding the Value of Vintage Watches
May 8th, 2007 · No Comments
There are 3 things that influence the value of a vintage watch: condition, condition and condition.
If you have a solid gold case, add £500 to the price (whatever it is determined to be). If it’s encrusted in diamonds and is platinum, it doesn’t much matter about the watch part anyway.
The watch is worth what a […]
Tags: Vintage Watches · Watch Hobby