Portable equatorial or equinoctical sundial
Portable equatorial or equinoctial sundial, 1701 by Dominicus Lusuerg (active 1695–1719)
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Watch Fact of the Day: The 16th-Century Origin of Nuremberg Eggs
Invented by German clockmaker Peter Henlein around 1510, early portable timepieces were built in small, oval brass drums that earned the nickname Nuremberg eggs -
Watch Fact of the Day: Breguet Built a Watch Docking Station in the 18th Century
In 1795, Abraham-Louis Breguet invented the pendule sympathique, a snazzy gadget that let your pocket watch sync with a master clock — no Wi-Fi required! It’s like a long-lost buddy system for timepieces: drop your watch in its cradle at night, and voilà! Morning reveals it’s perfectly timed. This mechanical marvel did more than just adjust; later models could even wind the watch. Breguet struck royal gold, selling only six of these masterpieces to princes who presumably needed an extra fancy way to tell time. So, next time your watch updates itself, give a nod to Breguet, the original time-broker! -
Watch Fact of the Day: The Hidden History of the Waterproof Mechanical Watch
Long before dive watches dominated the market, brands like Mido and Universal Genève raced to make chronographs water-resistant. In the 1930s, Mido introduced t -
Watch Fact of the Day: The Gold Apple Watch You Couldn’t Buy
When Apple launched its first smartwatch in 2015, they created an ultra-exclusive 18-karat solid gold Apple Watch Edition priced at $17,000. However, before it -
Watch Fact of the Day: Why Minute Repeaters Were Invented for the Dark
Before the widespread availability of candles or artificial light in the 17th and 18th centuries, telling time in the middle of the night required an auditory s -
Watch Fact of the Day: The Titanic Pocket Watch with Hebrew Numerals
Recovered from the body of Russian immigrant and second-class passenger Sinai Kantor, a silver-cased pocket watch featuring Hebrew letters instead of traditiona -
If you're into mechanical wristwatches and you're also a nerd about it, you might be interested in this long blog post I wrote about why I asked for a Sinn 903 St II mechanical chronograph for my fiftieth birthday :)
https://www.insanityworks.org/randomtangent/2026/9/1/a-chronograph-for-turning-50
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https://www.alojapan.com/1537568/new-stainless-steel-seiko-hkf005-launches-with-a-tokyo-night-inspired-dial-8l45-automatic/ New stainless-steel Seiko HKF005 launches with a Tokyo night-inspired dial, 8L45 automatic #automatic #benchmarks #BlackDial #bracelet #Caliber8L45 #GraphicsCard #HKF005 #horology #JapaneseWatch #KingSeiko #laptop #luxury #mechanicalwatch #netbook #news #notebook #processor #reports #review #reviews #Sapphire #SEIKO #SeikoVanac #StainlessSteel #test #tests #timepiece #Tokyo #TokyoNews #Vanac #watch #watchrelease #wristwatch #東京 #東京都 ⓘ Seiko T
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Watch Fact of the Day: The Mechanical Alarm That Won Over US Presidents
So, back in 1947, Vulcain rolled out a game-changer: the Cricket wristwatch, which could actually wake you up thanks to its super loud mechanical alarm. This wasn't just any watch; it turned its case into an acoustic system, delivering a noticeable buzz when the alarm went off. The Cricket became a favorite among U.S. presidents, earning it the nickname "The Presidents' Watch." Fast forward to today, and the updated Crickets still bring that cool mechanical charm, buzzing away without any batteries or electronics. It’s a cool reminder of how watchmaking tech stood out way before the digital age! -
Watch Fact of the Day: The Omega Speedmaster Was Originally Designed for Auto Racing
The Omega Speedmaster started its journey back in 1957, aimed at motorsport enthusiasts, not astronauts. It was part of Omega's "Professional Line" with design features like a tachymeter scale for measuring speed, making it a go-to for racers. But plot twist: the Speedmaster ended up being picked for NASA's Apollo missions, earning its nickname "Moonwatch." This unexpected shift from the racetrack to space made its story super intriguing. The watch, built for speed on the ground, became legendary for traveling to the Moon. It's a prime example of how an object's purpose can evolve dramatically over time. -
Watch Fact of the Day: The Mystery of the First Wristwatch Made for a Woman
Long before wristwatches became standard for men during World War I, Abraham-Louis Breguet crafted what is widely considered the first known wristwatch in histo -
https://www.europesays.com/ch/122983/ Hamilton’s Swiss-made 300m automatic stainless-steel diver falls nearly 60% in both sizes #Ashford #Automatic #benchmarks #clearance #coupon #discontinued #discount #diver #Frogman #GraphicsCard #Hamilton #HamiltonWatch #horology #Khaki #laptop #Navy #netbook #Nivachron #notebook #processor #reports #review #Reviews #sale #sapphire #smartwatch #steel #Swiss #Switzerland #test #tests #Watch #waterproof
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Bulgari’s Swiss horological revolution in Neuchâtel
The headquarters of Bulgari’s watch-making division add a novel pop of colour to the quaint lakefront town of…
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Timex unveils new compact watch with a rotating tennis ball hand, preorders now live
ⓘ Timex The Peanuts x Timex Marlin 1965 Reissue Inspired Snoopy Tennis watch has an engraved caseback. The…
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https://www.europesays.com/ch/117490/ Timex’s sold-out Swiss automatic diver with enamel dial finally back in stock, strap now sold alone #Atelier #Automatic #benchmarks #Bracelet #Catena #chronograph #diver #GMT24 #GraphicsCard #horology #laptop #Marine #movement #NBR #netbook #notebook #premium #processor #reports #restock #review #Reviews #rubber #sapphire #strap #Swiss #Switzerland #test #tests #timepiece #Timex #Watch
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113 years after the original Laurel, Seiko brings back its design with modern craftsmanship, enamel and urushi lacquer dials. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/luxury/seiko-presage-craftsmanship-laurel-reissue-c21b7qkr?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Seiko #SeikoWatches #Presage #Horology #HeritageWatch
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Watch Fact of the Day: The World’s First Titanium Watch Wasn’t Swiss or Swiss-Made!
In 1970, Japanese manufacturer Citizen beat the entire Swiss watch industry to the punch by releasing the X-8 Chronometer, the world's first commercially availa -
Watch Fact of the Day: Breguet’s Secret Signature: The 18th-Century Anti-Counterfeit Hack
Faced with rampant counterfeiting of his popular timepieces in the late 18th century, master watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet introduced a brilliant security fe -
This Medieval Astrolabe Turns 1,000 Years Old
A rare astronomical instrument made in medieval Spain has reached an extraordinary milestone. Now held by National Museums Scotland, the astrolabe offers a glimpse into the scientific knowledge of the Islamic world during the eleventh century.
https://www.medievalists.net/2026/08/this-medieval-astrolabe-turns-1000-years-old/
On the Origin of Clockwork, Perpetual Motion Devices, and the Compass by Price at PG:
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Why does the watch industry still make billions in the smartwatch era?
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Why does the watch industry still make billions in the smartwatch era?
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Watch Fact of the Day: The First Waterproof Watch Was Actually a Pocket Watch!
While Rolex is often credited with popularizing the waterproof wristwatch with its Oyster case in 1926, the very first truly waterproof timepiece was a pocket w -
Watch Fact of the Day: The First Self-Winding Watch Was Invented Over Two Centuries Ago!
While often associated with modern luxury, the concept of a self-winding watch dates back to the 18th century. Abraham-Louis Perrelet, a Swiss watchmaker, is cr -
Watch Fact of the Day: The First Watch to Achieve Chronometer Certification Was Not Swiss!
While Switzerland is synonymous with chronometer certification today, the first watch to officially receive a chronometer certificate was actually an English po -
Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Dirty Dozen’ Watches: British Military’s Secret Timekeepers!
During World War II, the British Ministry of Defence commissioned 12 Swiss watch manufacturers to produce robust, accurate, and water-resistant wristwatches for -
For Whom The Bell Tolls
Lorier, that New York microbrand famous for doubling down on acrylic crystal not so long ago, has recently announced (and sold out of) a refresh of their 4 most popular models; The Hydra, Falcon, Astra & Hyperion. The kicker? Every single one was announced with a sapphire crystal in place of the acrylic they were previously known for being staunchly in favor of.
But why? Why reverse course so completely & suddenly on what felt to me like such a large part of the brand’s core identity? Based on info scattered around the web (not on their own site? seriously?1), there are a few reasons.
First of all, the worst kept secret in watchdom, Lorier was acquired earlier in the year by ‘Worn & Wound’. Yes, the watch publication that is now attempting a very similar thing as Hodinkee did by trying to be a watch retailer and watch content publisher.2 Anytime a brand or company ends up acquiring another, the purchasing entity usually wants to get busy making back the money they put out to buy their new toy. The best way to do that in this case would be to sell a buttload of watches. Based on the overwhelming “feedback” online, the next releases from Lorier after the acquisition almost HAD to be sapphire. Makes sense, right?
Well… yes. But what if… the founders of Lorier, Lauren & Lorenzo Ortega, were always planning on eventually moving to sapphire crystals before the Hodin… er… I mean Worn & Wound acquisition? I do have it on good authority that the plan was to eventually move to sapphire crystals eventually.
If that is actually true -and I have no reason to believe it’s not- Lorier saying they preferred acrylic crystals was just a ploy to sell watches, not their actual belief. This just highlights to me that business is business and sometimes people will do or say whatever is necessary to sell their product. And never take what a brand or company says at face value. Ever.
Maybe I’m not aware of the complete story and am a little off base. It’s possible, maybe even likely. However, as an owner of their Falcon Series III with an acrylic crystal and a belief that sapphire isn’t all it’s cracked up to be3, I do feel betrayed and I’m entitled to my feelings and beliefs.
Either way this happened, I’m over buying any more Lorier watches new. If I do ever pick up an Astra like I was considering, it will be a pre-W&W version.
What about you? Where do you land on this situation?
- C’mon folks, no reason you shouldn’t have these announcements on your own sites/blogs/channels so you can direct people to the already written & produced copy and not have to type & re-type the answers to questions over & over & over on a bunch of different forums; with the possibility of straying off message the more you are re-typing the message. Additionally, there’s less temptation to reply to us chuds who take exception with whichever decision happens to have been made. All questions we might have about your announcement could be answered by the announcement. ↩︎
- Hopefully, it won’t blow up in their faces like it did with Hodinkee. However, I can’t imagine how it’s not going to end badly. ↩︎
- ba dum tss! ↩︎
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Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Elephant’s Foot’ Was Once a Symbol of Watchmaking Prowess!
Before the advent of modern shock absorption systems, watchmakers faced the challenge of protecting delicate balance staffs from impacts. Some early pocket watc -
Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Waterproof’ Watch Was Once a Mythical Beast!
Before Rolex patented the 'Oyster' case in 1926, truly waterproof watches were largely theoretical. Early attempts at water resistance involved fragile gaskets -
Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Hack’ Function in Watches Was Born from Military Precision!
The 'hack' function, which stops the second hand when the crown is pulled out, was not originally a feature for casual time-setting. It was developed during war -
Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Chronometer’ Standard Was Once a Naval Necessity!
Before GPS, accurate timekeeping at sea was critical for navigation. Marine chronometers, highly precise portable timepieces, allowed sailors to determine their -
Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Big Ben’ Clock Was Once the World’s Most Accurate Public Timekeeper!
While not a wristwatch, the Great Clock of Westminster, famously known as Big Ben, was considered the most accurate public clock in the world upon its completio -
Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Perpetual Calendar’ Was Once a Manual Chore!
Before the advent of truly perpetual calendar mechanisms in wristwatches, owners had to manually adjust the date, day, month, and even the leap year cycle. Earl -
I have a cursed object in my office. A cursed #horological object, to be specific.
I have an LED display clock (red, naturally) with a fairly large display, about 55mm high. It was cheap, partially because it has no internal power supply - it runs off USB power.
Oddly, it's one of the most accurate clocks in my house. I have never seen it gain or lose a minute versus my NTP-synced or ELF-synced clocks.
It has enough juice in its reservoir/filter capacitor that it rides out a lot of power outages without losing the time or settings. It's only with extended outages, say 10 minutes or more, that it comes up without the correct time on it. As such, I rarely have cause to dive into its settings.
The last power outage we had that cleared this clock, I left it set to 24-hour time, where I usually switch it to 12-hour. And then I found out it is cursed.
It skips the leading "0" on times where the hour is a single-digit. So it displays, for example, "3:14" rather than "03:14". And the bit that makes my head spin, it displays a single "0" for 12-1am...
"0:23" is seven flavours of wrong.
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Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Doctor’s Watch’ with a Pulsometer Scale
Before digital devices, doctors relied on specialized watches to quickly measure a patient's pulse. These 'doctor's watches' featured a pulsometer scale on the -
Watch Fact of the Day: The First Watch in Space Was Not a Speedmaster!
While Omega's Speedmaster is famously known as the 'Moonwatch' and the first watch worn on the Moon, the very first wristwatch to journey into space was actuall -
Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Reverso’ That Was Designed for Polo Players, Not Just Style
The iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch, famous for its swiveling case, was originally conceived in the early 1930s to protect the watch crystal during rough- -
Watch Fact of the Day: The ‘Watchmaker’s Secret’: Why Some Dials Have a Tiny ‘SWISS’ Mark
Before the 'Swiss Made' regulation became standardized, some watchmakers discreetly marked their dials with a tiny 'SWISS' or 'SWISS A.T.' (for 'Swiss Ancien Te