Five Underrated Vintage Chronograph Calibres
Can you think of a single brand that doesn’t offer a chronograph in their current line-up? The chronograph is still perceived today as one of… Read More »Five Underrated Vintage Chronograph Calibres
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The Glory Days Of American Watchmaking
When he visited the World’s Fair in Philadelphia in 1876, Swiss watchmaker Jacques David was alarmed by the rapid growth of American industry. His letter… Read More »The Glory Days Of American Watchmaking
Moon Phase Watch Complication
How many moons… What is there left to say about the moon that hasn’t already been said a hundred times, or a thousand, since the… Read More »Moon Phase Watch Complication
The Most Complicated Watch Ever Made
A custom-made creation Made using the classic principles of watchmaking along with resolutely 21st century thinking, this watch is an entirely original creation exhibiting a… Read More »The Most Complicated Watch Ever Made
Unlocking Alternative Escapements
In the history of horology more effort has been devoted to the escapement than to any other functional part of a timepiece. In the 18th… Read More »Unlocking Alternative Escapements
Watchmaking – Poising Balance Wheels
Because the balance wheel and hairspring assembly is the time keeping element of a watch, the balance wheel must be properly poised. In the poising… Read More »Watchmaking – Poising Balance Wheels
Fitting crystals in Elgin watch cases
In order to replace a glass crystal in an Elgin watch with a genuine Elgin crystal, the jeweler and watchmaker should know the correct procedure… Read More »Fitting crystals in Elgin watch cases
Removing and Replacing the Hamilton Floating Stud
The Hamilton floating stud principle for adjusted watches, adopted many years ago makes possible hairsping replacing without recentering and relevling. To remove the balance and… Read More »Removing and Replacing the Hamilton Floating Stud
Alessi “Record” Watch – 2000, by Achille Castiglioni
The inspiration behind Achille Castiglioni’s watch came from a rather unexpected source – a visit to his local swimming pool. Interested by how the locker… Read More »Alessi “Record” Watch – 2000, by Achille Castiglioni
Student watchmaker – The lathe and its use part 1
The lathe and its use – part 1 It is now time to give attention to turning in the lathe and lathe work generally, but… Read More »Student watchmaker – The lathe and its use part 1
Student watchmaker – The mainspring
From what does a watch get its power? From the mainspring. Like any other power-producing mechanism, the mainspring and the barrel in which it is… Read More »Student watchmaker – The mainspring
Student watchmaker – Disassembling a watch
1. How is a watch movement removed from the case? To remove the watch movement from the case of a pocket watch lift the frame… Read More »Student watchmaker – Disassembling a watch
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