I started this survey because I wanted to find out if there are any clear preferences for the size of a watch. The question of “what is the ideal size for a watch” has been thrown around for as long… Read More ›
Technical
How The Crown Makes Superlative Chronometers
The regulating organ is the beating heart of a movement, and as such, it is amongst the most important parts of a watch. Comprising the escapement and the oscillator, it defines the speed at which the watch runs. As such,… Read More ›
How Fast Does a Watch Need to Be?
Mechanical watches on the extremely high end of the spectrum run at a frequency of ten Hz or more and measure time down to 1/20th of a second. That’s extraordinary, though—most mechanical watches run at 2.5 to 4 Hz (18,000… Read More ›
