Let’s get one thing out of the way: a chronometer is different than a chronograph, though one can also be the other. We’ve heard the terms confused one too many times, and while we’ll forgive past ...
A wise man once wrote that watch owners always have two questions in mind about their watches: is it worth it; and, is it a good watch? He went on to say that the answer to the first question is ...
Most watches are made of stainless steel. It’s a good watchmaking material, but a metal that’s both lighter and stronger is surely superior, right? The watch industry today knows titanium well and ...
The world of horology can be confusing at the best of times and downright exclusionary at the worst. Some of this is deliberate, of course, as brands want to convey a sense of mystery and exclusivity ...
China's watchmaking industry reached a milestone recently when it got a watch movement certified as a "chronometer". [Photo/VCG] China's watchmaking industry reached a milestone recently when it got a ...
In an age where accurate time measurement is taken for granted, the upcoming auction of an 1825 marine chronometer highlights just how far science has advanced in the last 200 years. The invention of ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This instrument, made by John Roger ...
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