Times Ticking Watch Talk

Serving up loads of uniqueness is watch brand Ikepod. Since their wave-making launch in 1994, Ikepod has released retro-futuristic designs that could almost make one wonder, “are we alone in the universe?”

Stretching all the way back to 1775, Breguet’s history is rich with firsts and special commissions.

Ahead, we're going to do our best to sample the variety available in the realm of watch hands. There’s a design for all dials and cases—for all tastes and walks.

Virtually all of Switzerland’s historical milestones can be attributed to what is known as the “Watch Valley”. But what is the Watch Valley in Switzerland?

The Omega Constellation is a watch line that has influenced watchmaking for over 70 years. Today's discussion will tell its story of significance through the 20th century onward.

Breitling has a history with crafting quality chronometers that goes back 136 years, and their Avenger series is no different.

In today's discussion, we're going to discuss the arrival and career of the ETA watch movement that continues to be heavily influential on the watchmaking industry.

A suspectly-engraved gentleman’s pocket watch from the 19th Century, has been seen by some as definitive proof of Jack the Ripper’s true identity.

With an exciting recent release, Russian watchmaker Raketa is delivering a brisk blast-from-the-past for horological enthusiasts around the globe.

Utilizing classic rock imagery in their marketing, is watch manufacturer Vestal. Pulling from minimalism and Rock N’ Roll aesthetics alike, the brand has been making consistently cool timepieces for over 20 years. It’s a relatively brief history, far shorter than Rock N’ Roll itself, but worth bending an eye toward.

Splitting the days in half doesn’t work well for everyone. In fact, there are relatively few countries that officially bifurcate the days into “a.m.” and “p.m.”,  so why do we have this system?

Highlighting 2 episodes of Antiques Roadshow, we look at some rare vintage timepieces that changed these ladies lives forever.

In today's discussion we'll share with you what watch hacking actually is and why people use it.

Tissot has become a staple wristwatch for people around the globe. That is, to say the least, putting it mildly. Tissot is an inescapable name that denotes a fair price and solid engineering.

As a company that handles watch repairs, we here at Times Ticking get the above question quite a bit. Battery changes are an inconvenient truth of quartz-watch ownership and it’s not unfair to want each button cell to provide the most bang for one’s proverbial buck.

Combining a history of traditional creation with quartz innovation is the brand Tissot. This includes one of their most popular wristwatches—the “T-Touch”.

A new(ish) and refreshing brand on the watch market is Eone. The Eone Bradley watch is designed to tell time without any visual or audible aid.

Elvis Presley, the dubbed “King of Rock & Roll”, gifted a wristwatch to his lifelong friend J.D. Sumner in 1974 and sold for a very large price tag.

Millions (if not billions) of dollars are spent yearly in the current watch industry—promoting everything from new startup companies to ages-old Swiss brands. So how much are some of these companies spending?

Luminox is a profoundly recognizable name in modern watchmaking. Having a solid bearing on the affordable military dive-watch market, many swear by this brand—and nothing else.

Each year we here at Times Ticking get questions about setting dates on watches after the month of February. Every leap year adds extra potency to this short-month date-setting struggle. So in today's podcast we will be showing you how to set the date on your watch after leap year hits.

Releasing in Nov. 2019, these watches pay homage to the classic fonts and characters that Marvel has been using for nearly a century. Each Spider Man drop in this series of Marvel timepieces is a true standout.

The above question is a tricky one—and is not uncommon for us to hear at Times Ticking. It’s also not uncommon for the first battery in a watch to last longer than its replacements. So ahead, we’re going to break down this topic to help clear the air.

Known to sport fine luxury pieces alongside stunning apparel, Goldblum has been the subject of memes and press regarding all aspects of male finery. We’re going to focus in on Goldblum’s timepiece preferences—both off and on-screen.

Like many Swiss maisons (houses) Patek Philippe’s legacy predates the popularity of the wristwatch. However, few (if any) brands can boast the level of complication mastery that they sport to this very day—in both their wrist and pocket watches. Early innovations by the brand would begin a legacy of timekeeping that is seen, by many critics and fans alike, as the pinnacle of Swiss watch engineerin...