When you first get sucked into the world of watches, a couple of fundamental concepts await. First, you might learn to notice the difference between a seconds hand that ticks and one that smoothly ...

For watch repair professionals and enthusiasts alike, one truth remains unchanged: the quality of the parts you use defines the outcome of your work. In horology, every detail matters—from the balance ...

Quartz or manual-wound movements used to be the only option for small watches, but now brands such as Bulgari, Piaget and Chopard are putting automatic mechanisms in them. By Carol Besler Automatic ...

Automatic mechanical watches, often known as "automatic watches" or "automatics," are timepieces that employ mechanical movements to maintain time rather than batteries or electronic components, as do ...