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Power reserve in watchmaking
In mechanical watchmaking, certain technical concepts directly influence the experience of wearing a watch. One of these is the power reserve, a feature that indicates how long a movement can run once it has been fully wound.Although it may seem like a secondary detail, the power reserve helps to provide a better understanding of the autonomy of… Continue reading Power reserve in watchmaking
How to choose the perfect wedding ring?
Choosing the perfect wedding ring means finding a band capable of representing a promise and accompanying it over time.
The bezel of a watch
The bezel is one of those components that can seem secondary until you learn to look at a watch closely. It is located on the upper part of the case, surrounding the crystal, and its primary purpose is clear: to hold, protect and frame the reading area. It can measure time, assist during a dive, indicate another time zone,… Continue reading The bezel of a watch
Differences between necklaces and chokers
Necklaces and chokers are often used as though they were the same thing, but in jewellery it is worth making that distinction properly. It does not only affect the name of the piece. It also changes how it sits when worn, which area it highlights and whether it truly works with the neck, the neckline and the… Continue reading Differences between necklaces and chokers
Everything You Need to Know About the Watch Dial
A watch dial is the visible surface beneath the crystal where time is displayed, and it also shapes how clearly you can read the watch at a glance. This article breaks down the dial as a reading system, explaining the role of indices, hands and the minute track, as well as common additions such as the date window and sub dials for extra functions.
What is a chronograph and how does it work
A chronograph is a watch complication that lets you measure elapsed time using pushers, while the watch continues to display the current time. It’s typically identified by sub dials and a central timing hand that activates only when you start the function. This article explains what each control does, what happens inside the movement when you start, stop and reset, and how a chronograph differs from a chronometer, which refers to certified accuracy rather than timing.
