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Complication vs. Practicality: Why Calendars Dominate Over Tourbillons

Complication vs. Practicality: Why Calendars Dominate Over Tourbillons

One of the most fascinating parts of being a watch enthusiast is the deep dive...
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Column Wheel vs Cam Chronographs: What’s the Difference?

Column Wheel vs Cam Chronographs: What’s the Difference?

Behind the back of a mechanical chronograph, you'll find a beautiful and complex system of...
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Isochronism: Why a Watch Runs Differently Fully Wound vs Low Power

Isochronism: Why a Watch Runs Differently Fully Wound vs Low Power

Have you ever noticed that a mechanical watch rarely keeps time in exactly the same...
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The Hidden World of Watch Finishing: Why Geneva Stripes and Perlage Still Matter

The Hidden World of Watch Finishing: Why Geneva Stripes and Perlage Still Matter

Have you ever wondered what makes one watch worth so much more than another, even...
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The Micro-Rotor Movement: Slim Engineering Genius

The Micro-Rotor Movement: Slim Engineering Genius

Unveil the Micro-Rotor: The slim engineering genius of automatic watches. Integrated for an ultra-thin profile, it...
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Why Beat Error Matters in Mechanical Watches

Why Beat Error Matters in Mechanical Watches

Beat error in mechanical watches is an imbalance, not a direct cause of time loss/gain....
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The Forgotten Complication: Deadbeat Seconds

The Forgotten Complication: Deadbeat Seconds

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Why India Was Once the World’s Largest Timepiece Consumer

Why India Was Once the World’s Largest Timepiece Consumer

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The Science of Oil in Watch Movements

The Science of Oil in Watch Movements

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Tropical Dials Explained: How heat, UV, and Age Changes Dial Colors

Tropical Dials Explained: How heat, UV, and Age Changes Dial Colors

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Shock Protection Systems

Shock Protection Systems

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Amplitude in Mechanical Watches: What It Means for Accuracy

Amplitude in Mechanical Watches: What It Means for Accuracy

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