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A GMT watch shows the user two time zones at once.
Water resistant watches have become an essential accessory for both men and women who lead active lifestyles or simply appreciate the peace of mind that comes with a durable timepiece.
An automatic watch is a self-winding watch. The automatic watch movement uses the motion of the wearer’s wrist to power itself. If worn regularly, the wearer does not have to wind the watch.
One of the most asked-about concepts in mechanical watches is power reserve. Essentially, power reserve is the amount of stored energy inside a mechanical watch (the amount of time it can continue to run for) before running out of power.
There are a host of types of calendar functions built into a watch—each of which operates slightly differently from one another, with some being simple and some being highly complex.
For anyone looking for a watch that blends style with durability as well as functionality, then titanium watches are the best option. These watches have sleek lightweight designs which make them perfect for people who love luxury and performance. What then makes titanium watches different from others? Let's discover the unique features that make them stand out.
For those dive enthusiasts who are looking for a watch that can go the distance (and depths), there are many watch options that may suit these needs.
Here we take a look at the standard accuracy of automatic watches and of quartz watches, as well as at the factors that can affect accuracy in automatic watches.
In watchmaking, we often hear the term PVD as it pertains to a color or coating, but it helps to understand exactly what PVD is.
Chronometer watches are highly accurate timepieces that have undergone a series of strict precision tests over a period of time in a host of different circumstances.
What is a Swiss watch? The answer may appear simple, a watch made in Switzerland. However there are more factors to consider as it does not mean a watch was 100% made in Switzerland.
With watch collecting on the rise, many novice watch lovers often wonder whether it’s best to own a quartz watch or an automatic mechanical watch. There is no right or wrong answer, but it's good to understand the difference.
This is considered the brain of the mechanical watch, and the place where time is measured. Along with the balance, it is the watch's regulating organ. Its quality determines the watch's accuracy.
Diamonds are classified according to four criteria: cut, colour, clarity and carat.
Swiss Super-LumiNova is a material that has similar properties to radium and tritium – except it is not radioactive, and it is more environmentally friendly.
Used in watchmaking for decades, bronze is an ancient alloy which is frequently used in the nautical industry and in the world of scuba diving.
Their high-end quality is a perfect match for the sporty elegance that characterises Longines' watches.
The exact definition of a chronometer and a chronograph is set out by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Leather has had countless uses since time immemorial. Processing leather has always involved a variety of different crafts, most of which are still practised today.
Technical ceramics, high-tech materials which start out in powder form, only melt at very high temperatures. They cannot, therefore, be turned to liquid to make them flow, like metals.
Synthetic material used for the crystal that protects the watch dial and/or its mechanism.
Fine gold in its pure state (24 karats) is a highly malleable metal that is not easy to finish (polish). It must therefore be alloyed with other metals to enhance its properties and enable its transformation for use in jewellery and watchmaking.
Long sought after for decoration, marquetry and jewellery making, mother of pearl comes from the interior coating of certain mollusc shells.
The qualities of mechanical watches and how to preserve them.
