The Dualwing concept was invented with having the precision in mind. But how does building a second mechanism inside one caliber can help in bringing both accuracy and energy to a watch?! As we saw in our last article about the chronograph mechanisms, watchmakers need power to supply complications. Therefore we can sometimes see several … [Read more…]
Between all mechanical watches out there, chronograph are among the most famous and desired ones. Chronograph watches (do not mix them up with chronometer!) can measure time intervals. Thanks to either innovative levers or column wheel systems, the watch can measure time on demand. While the watch still display hours, minutes and seconds, the mechanism will … [Read more…]
To properly operate, a mechanical watch needs power. But power also needs to be stored and delivered in the most efficient way to make the watch runs accurately. But how does a watch deliver and regulate energy throughout its mechanism?! What is the “escapement” ? Let’s find out here !
Every mechanical watch has a power reserve but not all display a power reserve indicator. Let’s find out how power reserve works in our mechanical watches and how useful they are!
Mechanical watches always have the number of jewels they contain written on the calibre. Why are jewels important to mechanical watches and how do they enhance their accuracy? Find out now !
Our mission here at Toolwatch is to help every watch lover to enjoy the most out of his timepieces. Indeed, things can get pretty anoying when your watch starts having issues. Follow those 10 tips for your mechanical watches and you’ll keep the watchmaker away from them !
“Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” it’s said. What does that mean and what’s the difference with a chronograph watch? Chronometer vs chronograph : fight !
You’ve just bought a new watch and you’re wondering how and when to wind it up? You’ve come to the right place: we got you covered with our tips for watch geeks 😉 Winding up watches is different regarding the type of caliber you own: automatic, hand wound or quartz movement. Let’s find out the different actions … [Read more…]
Have you ever heard that a caliber could be decorated? Have you ever wondered why? In horology, watchmakers tend to decorate their movement to enter the very exclusive world of high watchmaking. Decorations are a brand’s signature to become more distinctive. But it also happens to be useful for the caliber functioning and maintenance.
The first criterion to evaluate and compare mechanical watches was accuracy. As a matter of fact, watchmakers have always been in competition regarding the precision of their timepieces. The COSC is the most famous one certification in watchmaking, but what about the others? How does watchmakers claim to create precise mechanical watches? Who control those watch certifications? Find … [Read more…]