If you are looking to get a unique-style timepiece and in a reasonable budget, you should definitely consider checking out jumping hours and regulator watches! Let’s have a look into this rare complication dear watchgeeks!
Rolex versus Omega? When it comes to watchmaking, a majority of people will immediately think of Rolex and/or Omega. How did those two iconic brands became fascinating at that point and how do they compete for the quest of ultimate mechanical precision? Let’s find out dear watch friends!
Magnetism, water resistance, materials, quality of regulating organs or even the care of its owner… There are many factors that play a role with the accuracy of our beautiful mechanical watches. Since the beginning of watchmaking, watchmakers have always been looking for the best mechanical precision. In our totally digital lives, the mechanical watch keeps … [Read more…]
Caution! This post is only for accuracy nerds! The type who want to reach the best possible accuracy for their mechanical watches! We will discover quick ways of regulating your watch accuracy by following three easy tips.
Like any watch lover, you must know how to clean a mechanical watch. Those precious babies must be taken care of! This week, we’ve compiled a few tips to help you carefully clean-up your watches and don’t forget that cleaning your timepiece is important for their style and their longevity.
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 !