Times Ticking Watch Talk

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...

International watch trade is being veritably impacted—like most industries—due to the continued spread of Coronavirus. While the least of some folk’s worries may be timekeeping, especially with quarantines keeping folks from everyday life (aka time sensitive engagements) all over the globe, the impact of the watchmaking industry slowing down is a significant international economic reality.

With a new year comes new wristwatch fashion. A lot of great designs from storied brands are lined up to make 2020 an eventful year of releases. Whether one is a fan of luxury or everyday pragmatism (or both), there will certainly be plenty of pieces to choose from.

Seiko, a brand name meant to denote exquisiteness or success is dropping their new Prospex watch line in 2020.

Today we’re going to take a moment to highlight both Muller (the man) and his self-titled brand of watchmaking.

You read the title correctly—there’s a luxury bitcoin watch existing out there in the world today.. so of course we talked about it.

A popular watch from Vacheron Constantin (VC) has been reissued a few times over the last half-decade and is an important part of the companies history.

We just learned here at Times Ticking (right before posting this blog) that this year’s Watches and Wonders Geneva has been canceled—due to public health concerns over the Coronavirus. With that in mind, in today's video we are focusing on what the SIHH actually is, so let's get right into it.

Diamonds were, at the very least, Monroe's best friend—and her Blancpain wristwatch was no exception. While originally a part of her luxurious estate, this timepiece has traveled across decades of change and remained unphased.

We’ve decided to explore the horological aspect of the royal family. As it turns out, both contemporary timepieces and classic Swiss mechanicals can be found down the generational line.

There’s more to Billie Eilish—when it comes to horology—than her hit song “Watch”. That’s right, like other famed folks including Chris Pratt, Princess Diana, Fidel Castro, Justin Bieber, Drake, and even the late Marlon Brando, Billie is known to double-down on wristwatches.

Uncut Gems is chock-full of luxury timepieces.. so let's get into it!

It was just last Christmas that a pretty sizable present was gifted by Ravens’ QB Lamar Jackson to his fellow teammates. Indeed, the entire offensive line each received a brand new Rolex as a Christmas gift.