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Inside The Manufacture: The Zenith Manufacture's Hidden History

A visit to Zenith in Le Locle, and the most famous attic in Switzerland.

Recommended Watching: Roger W. Smith Explains History of the Mechanical Watch

Just over two weeks ago the annual George Daniels lecture took place at the City University of London, an institution supported by the late watchmaker’s charitable trust. This year’s speaker at the sold-out event was none other than Roger W. Smith, protege and successor to Daniels. Just over an hour long, including questions, the lecture is erudite, accessible and packed with nerdy trivia, like the fact that a movement running at 28,800 beats per hour will make 252,288,000 vibrations per year. Roger explained the history and rationale behind the mechanical watch, and how watchmakers are working to improve it even today. That naturally led into the lubrication-free co-axial escapement invented by Daniels (pictured above), which Roger delves into in a satisfyingly detailed manner, like comparing the sliding friction of a lever escapement against the tangential impulse of the co-axial. Fortunately, the entire proceedings were recorded and are now available online:  

Sunday Rewind: The Basics Of Buying Vintage Rolex

A thoughtful primer to help you better understand just how bad you might need that vintage Rolex.

Recommended Reading: Chronicling The History Of A Great American Watch Company

One man's five-volume quest to document the Illinois Watch Company.

Bring a Loupe: A Rolex From The '30s, A Philippe Dufour Simplicity, And A 'Sikorsky' Tudor Prince

Spotlighting superb vintage watches from around the web.

Bring a Loupe: An Omega Speedmaster Professional Prototype, A Rolex Submariner Ref. 5512, And A Patek Philippe Amagnetic Ref. 3418

We're back with your weekly dose of vintage watch finds from around the web.

A History of the Dive Watch

In the unforgiving depths under the sea, the dive watch has but one function: to determine when you must turn back, or never at all.

Editorial: Thoughts On Vintage Rolex Parts, And The All-Original Watch

In vintage Rolex collecting, what you see may not be what you get.

Bring a Loupe: A '70s Rolex Day Date, An Omega R17.8 Tank, And A Tissot Made For The Horological Institute Of America

Another Friday, another selection of great watches from around the web.

Happenings: The 2019 Vintage Rolex Forum x Fourtane Carmel Get-Together

The annual VRF get-together at Fourtane Jewelers rides again.

In-Depth: A 500-Year History Of How To Set The Watch

"At the tone, the time will be ... "

Reliving History with James Ragan: NASA’s Man Behind the Moonwatch

James Ragan, former NASA engineer and the man behind the watch that went to the moon, shares ten anecdotes on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

The Entire History of Patek Philippe’s Perpetual Calendars

Revolution founding editor Wei Koh’s detailed, retrospective guide to the perpetual calendar movements of the exclusive Swiss maison.

Bring a Loupe: A 1977 Patek Philippe Nautilus Ref. 3700/1, A Zenith Automatic Pre-Respirator, And A 1967 Rolex Submariner Ref. 5513 With Cartier Signed Dial

Another Friday, another round of watches from around the web.

Time to Move: Glashütte Original’s New SeaQ, a Dive Watch Inspired by the Manufacture’s Own History

The SeaQ, Glashütte Original’s new watch for 2019, revives an old icon from 1969 and expands it into a full collection.

Bring a Loupe: A 1966 Rolex GMT-Master From The Vietnam War, An Enicar Ultrasonic Sherpa Dive, And A Ladies' Crosshair LeCoultre

This week's round-up of vintage watches from around the world.

Found: Marlon Brando's Godfather-Engraved Rolex Datejust Is Hitting The Auction Block

You come to me on the Datejust of my daughter's wedding?

Three Top-Selling G-SHOCK Watches in the Brand’s 35-Year History

Ever wondered what are the top 3 best selling Casio G-Shock watches? Now you don't have to wonder. Here are the top 3 best sellers from G-Shock.

Raymond Weil Celebrating the History of Loud

Raymond Weil launches a new wristwatch dedicated to the achievements of the “Father of Loud”, Jim Marshall.

History at a Glance: The Story of Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe has been in operation since 1839 and continues to lead the way in high horology. To grasp what lies in its future, we delved into its past.

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 18th August, 2017 – the watches you chose for the end of the world, inc. Seiko, Rolex, UTS and Citizen

Like many story ideas we brainstorm together on a Monday morning, ‘end-of-the-world watches’ seemed to be a winner at the time. But now that we’re at the end-of-the-week, that mushroom cloud image makes us cringe. It’s all just become a tad too real. I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought a lot about our Guam followers this week. … ContinuedThe post FRIDAY WIND DOWN: 18th August, 2017 – the watches you chose for the end of the world, inc. Seiko, Rolex, UTS and Citizen appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

The Dive Bezel: Its History and its Use

The rotating bezel is the signature feature of a dive watch, but do you know how it’s really used? Revolution’s resident diver explores no-decompression limits and surface intervals, as well as the numerous efforts watchmakers have made over the years to improve this most recognizable of watch features.

Rolex Leads the Way at Phillips Watches Spring 2017 Auction

Two Rolexes and one Patek Philippe breaks the million CHF mark on evening two of Phillips Watches Geneva Spring Auctions 2017.

Dossier: Brief History of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms

At the end of 1952 and through the beginning of 1953, the first French navy’s scuba diver unit was created, as a result of cooperation between the French Navy and the Secret Services. The naval branch was to become known as “Commando Hubert”, though the Secret Services branch was not given a specific name, operating […]

Introducing: The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Goes Full Solid Gold In 34mm And 28mm (Ref. 124205 And 276208)

Good things come in small, sporty gold packages.

In-Depth: The History Of The Annual Calendar As Patek Philippe Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary With Two New References, The 5396R-016 And 4946G-001

From a technical profile to reference overview, we dig into everything leading up to today's new watches.

In-Depth: The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Reference 126502 In Rolesium With Enamel Dial And Grey Bezel

I'm not sure anyone saw this one coming...

The Omega Constellation Observatory Makes Watchmaking History

First Look – The Laco x Circula ProLab Combines 170 Years of Shared Pforzheim History

Pforzheim is known as Germany’s “Golden City” for its jewellery and watchmaking (alongside Glashütte) activities, and both Laco and Circula have deep roots there. Each brand is celebrating an anniversary, 100 years for Laco and 70 years for Circula, and they’ve partnered to celebrate with a pair of watches honouring each brand and German watchmaking […]

Review: 'About Time: A Children's Guide To The History And Science Of Time'

As reviewed by a 9-year-old.