watchmaking
Several luxury watch manufacturers are under investigation by the European Union for refusing to sell independent repair shops spare parts. Reportedly, Switzerland's "big three" are all being investigated by the antitrust regulators. Read more
How an Escapement Works
Yesterday, we discussed watch movements, and mentioned something called an escapement that regulates the mechanism's speed. The escapement made modern timekeeping possible. In this post we're going to look at how an escapement works. Read more
How a Tourbillon Works
A tourbillon keeps watches ticking away accurately as the seconds accrue. Read more
How a Movement Works
A mechanical watch movement has about 130 parts. The intricate assembly transfers motion to the hands at a steady pace. Read more
What Jewels Mean
A 17-jewel movement is touted as a sign of a quality watch, but not many people know what this means. A watch mechanism is intricate, but needn't be complex. Read more