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  1. 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!

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  2. 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!

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  3. 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!

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  4. 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!

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  5. 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!

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  6. Traded one of my watches I don't ever wear for this guy.

    #watches

  7. Traded one of my watches I don't ever wear for this guy.

    #watches

  8. Traded one of my watches I don't ever wear for this guy.

    #watches

  9. Traded one of my watches I don't ever wear for this guy.

    #watches

  10. Traded one of my watches I don't ever wear for this guy.

    #watches

  11. My brain needs to stop. I don't have any proper dress watches as I love modern complications and dial design. A part of me feels I need a classic dress watch so when I go out in a suit I'm not flashy, but only those that know will know. I like this because it looks like I'm rolling straight grandpa. It's classic. #watches #PatekPhillipe patek.com/en/collection/calatr

  12. My brain needs to stop. I don't have any proper dress watches as I love modern complications and dial design. A part of me feels I need a classic dress watch so when I go out in a suit I'm not flashy, but only those that know will know. I like this because it looks like I'm rolling straight grandpa. It's classic. #watches #PatekPhillipe patek.com/en/collection/calatr

  13. My brain needs to stop. I don't have any proper dress watches as I love modern complications and dial design. A part of me feels I need a classic dress watch so when I go out in a suit I'm not flashy, but only those that know will know. I like this because it looks like I'm rolling straight grandpa. It's classic. #watches #PatekPhillipe patek.com/en/collection/calatr

  14. My brain needs to stop. I don't have any proper dress watches as I love modern complications and dial design. A part of me feels I need a classic dress watch so when I go out in a suit I'm not flashy, but only those that know will know. I like this because it looks like I'm rolling straight grandpa. It's classic. #watches #PatekPhillipe patek.com/en/collection/calatr

  15. My brain needs to stop. I don't have any proper dress watches as I love modern complications and dial design. A part of me feels I need a classic dress watch so when I go out in a suit I'm not flashy, but only those that know will know. I like this because it looks like I'm rolling straight grandpa. It's classic. #watches #PatekPhillipe patek.com/en/collection/calatr

  16. 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.

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  17. 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.

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  18. 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.

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  19. 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.

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  20. 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.

    watchesandmoreco.blog/2026/09/

  21. Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 08-05-26

    Two Pook-Emu Bee daily links in a row? What in the world is going on here? 1. Mega Drive, Saturn And Dreamcast Watches Are Coming To Japan (Damien McFerran for Time Extension. July 5, 2026.) The Dreamcast watch looks cool. The other two are a bit too dark (granting the Genesis and the most well-known Saturn model were black). 2. Random: Fire Emblem's New Game Adds Some Serious Firepower (Liam Doolan for Nintendo Life. July 5, 2026) The new Fire Emblem looks great. I would be excited but […]

    social.emucafe.org/naferrell/p

  22. That gorgeous “Microtor” movement is awesome! I’m glad to see that it’s true to the original yet (likely) has enough diameter to generate enough torque to keep the movement wound!

    #watches #UniversalGeneve

  23. I love the look of the new Polerouter from the re-born Universal Genève! It’s very true to the original, yet updated for modern times. And I love that it has a special “Microtor” movement!

    But the original was called “Polarouter” (note the “a”) when it was launched…

    #watches #UniversalGeneve

  24. It runs on an open source custom firmware called Second Movement and has a custom 92 segment LCD that improves the watch's display/readability. I availed of the accelerometer sensor/add-on board that opens a lot of possibilities.

    Oh, and it also has a full RGB LED.

    Learn more at: crowdsupply.com/oddly-specific

    #Watches #Casio #F91W #A158W #CasioMods #OpenHardware #SensorWatchPro #OddlySpecificObjects

  25. It's here! Made it to the #Philippines in one piece.

    The #SensorWatchPro is a drop-in PCB for the iconic F-91W or A158W created by @joeycastillo (Oddly Specific Objects) with lots of cool features!

    It's hackable, programmable, and built to be modular. Just my kind of tech.

    Now I just need to decide which of my F-91Ws is going to get the upgrade. 😂

    #Watches #Casio #F91W #CasioMods #OpenHardware #SensorWatch #OddlySpecificObjects

  26. Returning Digital Watches To the Analog Age: Enter The Charliewatch - The Charliewatch by [Trammell Hudson] is one of those projects which is beautiful in both design and... more: hackaday.com/2019/08/22/return #microcontrollers #charlieplexing #wearablehacks #charliewatch #goodwatch #watches #msp430