Digital And Jumping Displays
The phrase “digital watch” tends to bring to mind LCD-display quartz-regulated watches; watches that are widely available, cheap, but perhaps lack something of the “soul”… Read More »Digital And Jumping Displays
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Complications For The Explorer
The major benefit of these complications is that they can be sensitive to hemisphere, but they have one fundamental inaccuracy: they do not account for… Read More »Complications For The Explorer
The Tourbillon and Other Gravity-Defying Escapements
Perhaps the most lauded achievement of Abraham-Louis Breguet was his invention of the tourbillon, patented in 1801. The 18th century pocket watch, despite its many… Read More »The Tourbillon and Other Gravity-Defying Escapements
Servicing Hamilton Grade 694 Calendar
Disassembly of Calendar Mechanism Remove minute work cock by taking out the two small screws. (The large screw holds the setting cap spring in place).… Read More »Servicing Hamilton Grade 694 Calendar
Rolex Datejust
In 1945, to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of Wilsdorf & Davis, the company from which Rolex sprung, the Datejust model was launched.… Read More »Rolex Datejust
Overview of The Mechanical Watch Movement
A true watch enthusiast will naturally want to understand what watches can do. To understand what watches can do one needs to appreciate how they… Read More »Overview of The Mechanical Watch Movement
Donald J. Trump and Universal Geneve
A schoolboy’s dream… a competitor’s challenge. Donald J. Trump, the Chairman and President of the Trump Organization, is the very definition of the American success… Read More »Donald J. Trump and Universal Geneve
Hamilton Thin Model No. 922
America’s Most Accurate Thin Watch A watch may be valuable for its beautiful and rare case alone, but the real and permanent value lies most… Read More »Hamilton Thin Model No. 922
The Hamilton Masterpiece
Here is a watch that represents the ultimate in accuracy and beauty. It is a combination of the art of the watchmaker and of superb… Read More »The Hamilton Masterpiece
How You Should Treat Your Hamilton Watch
The best way to carry your Hamilton is on a “T” chain, with the watch resting in your vest pocket. But whatever style of chain… Read More »How You Should Treat Your Hamilton Watch
How A Watch Is Made To Meet The Conditions Of Everyday Use
The problem of accuracy in a watch would be greatly simplified if it were to remain in one position and at a constant temperature all… Read More »How A Watch Is Made To Meet The Conditions Of Everyday Use
Rolex Submariner-Date
The Rolex Submariner-Date is an officially certified chronometer, selfwinding and guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 300 m/1,000 feet. It is the trustworthy chronometer for… Read More »Rolex Submariner-Date