Times Ticking Watch Talk

Whether you're a seasoned watch enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of horology, it's important to understand which tools are essential to nurturing your collection.

The stories of three heroic watch owners and the timepieces that lived on to memorialize them.

While there are a bevy of beautiful watches, hand-wound ones are by far your best option if you want to increase mindfulness and bring more joy into your life. A mechanical watch can help you become more aware of what’s happening around you in various ways.

As we continue to develop ingenious ways to determine the day, date, and time with growing precision, one method stands out among the rest: the perpetual calendar.

If someone were to ask you to think of an iconic luxury watch company, Rolex would likely be the first to come to mind. But what is it that puts Rolex into a class of its own?

Our expert watch repair technicians compiled a list of 5 modestly-priced (under $1,000) wristwatches that deliver on price, functionality, and durability.

Daniel A. Spitz, a three-time Grammy nominee, world-renowned thrash metal guitarist, and now, a master watchmaker. In his relentless pursuit of challenges, he's about to unveil his most ambitious endeavor yet—the Raw Metal Series One watch, a true Swiss-grade luxury timepiece crafted entirely in America from the ground up.

NATO watch straps can often be found on watches from brands such as timex all the way up to the high end patek phillipe, including most brands in between. NATO watch straps offer amazing value and may be the perfect partner for your watch. Today I'll share a brief introduction to this famed watch strap and how it became such a popular choice among watch aficionados across the world.

Having achieved a remarkable milestone of selling 15 million watches over a span of more than 130 years of uninterrupted operation, West End stands as an esteemed and revered name among Swiss watch brands on a global scale. Its enduring legacy and widespread acclaim solidify its position as one of the most prestigious and esteemed names in the realm of horology.

In the world of hip-hop, where fashion reigns supreme, one accessory stands out above the rest – the Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone Watch. This timepiece isn’t just a watch; it’s a symbol of status, style, and the perfect blend of luxury and artistry that defines hip-hop culture.

The Elgin National Watch Company Observatory took the time from the stars and put it in our pockets. The observatory is an American historic treasure and today we'll explore how and why it claimed that title.

Big names like Rolex, TAG Heuer, Richard Mille, Seiko, and Audemars Piguet dominate the court, and tennis greats choose their watches much like we do: for functionality and precision and as a reflection of personal style. Today, we take a closer look at some of our favorite players and their watches.

Join us on a journey through time as we uncover the impact of trade agreements, wartime disruptions, and the struggle to maintain market share with the American watch industry against fierce competition from Swiss watchmakers.

In 2018, Citizen Watch Co. marked its 100th anniversary and to celebrate they established a long-term promotional partnership with The Walt Disney Company. Citizen now hails as the official timepiece of Disney and is celebrating Disney's 100th anniversary by launching what they’ve named the Wonder of Time collection.

Who are the best people to see about getting your timekeeper serviced? You could send it in to the people that made it, or you could go to the independent repair center. Here are just a few perks of using an independent watch or clock repair service to keep your timepiece doing what it was designed for.

By the 1600s, the pocket watch had evolved and, at times, become quite exquisite including pocket watches with enamel painting but where, why and when did this new style of watch originate?

This is the story of a watch company who went from one of the largest watch manufacturers in the country to total bankruptcy in just 6 years.

Our ancestors had devised many clever ways to tell time; everything from the reading of the stars in the heavens, to the passing of shadows across stone. Today, we will be focusing on one particular method of time keeping that is simple in concept, but whose utility and potential would far outstrip its contemporaries, today we shall explore the fascinating Greek Water Clock.

Cyma is a Swiss watchmaking company with a long and rich history; filled with innovation, precision, and dedication to craftsmanship.

The Swiss Made label has become a mark of excellence in the watch industry, and is highly valued by consumers around the world, but how much do you really know about this prestigious stamp and what it takes to receive one?

Since 1881 Seiko has gradually expanded into becoming one of the worlds largest watch manufacturers, their history since then, has been full of innovation, discovery and domination over the industry. Today, let's take a look at some of the things you might not know about the watch giant over their 140 years of existence.

With spring and Easter just around the corner, let’s look at the complicated field of computus clocks, and focus on one master horologist. The Moscow Computus Clock, or Moskovskaya Paskhaliya as it is also known, is the pinnacle of Russian horology.

Rihanna and her absolutely eye-catching timepiece were the true stars of the Superbowl half-time show.

The Lemania Watch Company is (probably) the most impressive watch company – you’ve never heard of. While brands like Rolex, Omega, Cartier, and Patek Philippe, are well known – Lemania, at the same time, had been slowly crafting its own legacy amongst the prestigious category of watchmakers.

A fan of luxury watches, and specifically Kobold – James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano) presented Kobold Soarway Diver Watches as a farewell gift to the entire cast and crew of the Sopranos during the filming of the show’s final season.