Introduction to Movements Featuring Swiss Watch‑making Characteristics

Today let’s take a look at the exclusive innovations from various watch brands. IWC Jones‑Calibre Hand   Florentine A. Jones, the American founder of IWC, developed six base movements for different pocket‑watch designs in 1868. These movements… Read more

Do You Know the Origins of the Names of the Ten Top‑Tier Swiss Watch Brands?

Sometimes you may marvel at the elegant‑sounding names of luxury watch brands. In fact, brand titles and logos were not fixed from the very beginning. Some have endured for centuries, while others underwent multiple revisions.… Read more

What Are the Differences Between Swiss ETA Movements of Different Price‑Tiers?

Watch‑lovers with a basic understanding of watch movements often question why certain timepieces fitted with the ETA2824 or ETA2892 movements are priced at tens of thousands and regard such pricing as a money‑making scam. Is… Read more

Watch‑Basic Knowledge: What Is a Moon‑Phase Watch?

In ancient times, people felt awed and anxious about the waxing and waning of the moon. In modern‑day research, we have learned that the moon always keeps the same side facing the Earth throughout its… Read more

Categories of the Rolex Daytona

The Rolex Daytona ranks among the most‑discussed watch models within the horology industry, yet numerous facets of its legendary story remain worthy of exploration. For instance, few people know that the Daytona was not always… Read more

Features of Different Watch‑Case Metals

No watch‑lover can afford to stay uninformed about watch‑case materials. Case material constitutes an essential consideration when picking out a watch. Your material choice not only reflects your financial standing but also reveals your personal… Read more

Types of Rotors for Watch Movements

A rotor serves as an indispensable component of the winding system inside an automatic‑winding movement. The most‑commonly‑seen rotors feature a crescent‑shaped profile and are mounted right at the centre of the movement bridge. When you… Read more

The number of jewel bearings inside a movement does not determine a watch’s quality

Nearly every luxury‑grade watch movement is fitted with ruby bearings. These rubies are usually synthetic, also known as functional jewels. Apart from minor decorative purposes, ruby bearings cut down friction and mechanical wear, greatly extending… Read more

What Do the Different Hallmarks on Precious Metal Watches Mean?

Many watch enthusiasts have noticed various tiny stamps engraved on watch cases, yet some remain unsure what these markings stand for. In fact, these hallmarks contain information regarding the case material, purity, origin, and manufacturer,… Read more

Introduction to Watch Movement Shock Absorbers

When a watch falls from a height of one meter, its balance wheel endures an impact force equivalent to 5,000 times its own weight. The balance wheel is the most delicate component inside the entire… Read more

How to Operate the Functions on Multi-Functional Sports Mechanical Watches

There is a well-known saying among watch enthusiasts: “A man should own two watches – one dress watch and one sports watch.” If you have to pick one first out of the two, I would… Read more

Must-Read Guide for New Rolex Collectors: Body Detail Differences Across Various Models

Rolex boasts massive watch sales volumes. As a distinctive and sophisticated watch manufacture, its newly launched iterations based on vintage models never fail to attract fervent pursuit from consumers. Another hallmark of Rolex lies in… Read more