Art watches
The fine line between art and watch design was definetly crossed in the late 1940s by the American artist George Horowitz, a follower of the… Read More »Art watches
Education
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What makes a wristwatch tick?
On the market today there are three basic watch movements: hand-wound, automatic, and quartz. Hand-winding and automatic are jointly referred to as mechanical. It is… Read More »What makes a wristwatch tick?
Watch, open to show movement, enamel decorated case
Watch, open to show movement, enamel decorated case (prob. French made), movement by East; London, England, c. 1640; dia. 1⅝” (4.13 cm.). Although early, this… Read More »Watch, open to show movement, enamel decorated case
Watch, fanciful shape with rock crystal case
Watch, fanciful shape with rock crystal case, by Edward East (c. 1610-1693); London, England, c. 1635; lgth. 1¾” (4.45 cm.). East was the most celebrated… Read More »Watch, fanciful shape with rock crystal case
Moon-Phase Indication and Moon Phases
Moon-Phase Indication and Moon Phases Indication with the number of days since the last new moon. In the synodical month, one lunation, the time interval… Read More »Moon-Phase Indication and Moon Phases
The “Jubilee” bracelet on Rolex
The “Jubilee” bracelet on Rolex The traditional Rolex clasp, as illustrated, allows adjustment of the bracelet to fit your wrist. This is accomplished by using… Read More »The “Jubilee” bracelet on Rolex
Thick watch, called ‘oignon’ (onion)
Thick watch, called ‘oignon’ (onion), with silver gilt rim; by De Lisle; Paris, France, late 17th century; dia. 2¼” (5.72 cm.). This is a late… Read More »Thick watch, called ‘oignon’ (onion)
Watch in brass
Watch in brass (anon.); France, last half 17th century; dia. 1½” (3.81 cm.). The case is enamelled inside and out, and the movement decorated with… Read More »Watch in brass
Watch in brass by Pierre Duhamel
Watch in brass by Pierre Duhamel; Paris, France (and Geneva), early 17th century; dia 1⅝” (4.13 cm.). This watch has no balance spring, regulation being… Read More »Watch in brass by Pierre Duhamel
Cruciform watch in silver, embossed and gilt
Cruciform watch in silver, embossed and gilt, brass movement; France, c. 1630; dia. 2½” (6.35 cm.). The earliest watches were probably drumshaped; later, cases were… Read More »Cruciform watch in silver, embossed and gilt
Watch by East
Watch by East; London, England, c. 1660; dia. 1¾” (4.45 cm.). This watch shows further signs of the modern period. The hand, although single, is… Read More »Watch by East
Watch in brass by Simon Hackett
Watch in brass by Simon Hackett (member Clockmakers’ Company, 1632, and Master 1646, d. 1664); London, England, c. 1660; dia. 1½” (3.81 cm.). This watch… Read More »Watch in brass by Simon Hackett