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EXPLAINED: How To Blue Steel Screws The Traditional Way – With A Flame And Lots Of Patience
Steel screws used in watch movements are often blue. Traditionally this is done by heating the screws, hardening them and also giving them an attractive blue colour, a process Henrik Korpela explains in this in-depth article.EXPLAINED: The Fine Art Of Black Polishing AKA Spéculaire
Black polishing, also known as spéculaire finishing, is employed to finish steel parts in a watch movement to create a mirror-like surface. Used for steel screws, levers and bridges, true black polishing is done by hand and only found in the best timepieces. Henrik Korpela explains the technique here.Hands-On With The Rare Patek Philippe 3970 Second Series
Arguably the quintessential Patek Philippe complication, the chronograph with perpetual calendar is often synonymous with the reference 3970, due to its longevity and relative affordability.Explaining The Panerai P.9000 Automatic Movement – We Take It Apart And Put It All Back Together
As part of a Panerai watchmaking class, we took apart and then successfully reassembled the Panerai P.9000 automatic movement. The experience was revealing - both in terms of the skill required by a true watchmaker, but also in the details and construction of the calibre P.9000.A Guide to Swiss Watch Certification and Testing, From COSC to Chronometrique+
Many watches are certified, for various qualities like accuracy, durability and water-resistance, by independent agencies, ranging from COSC to TIMELAB. These certifications are proof of watchmaking and chronometric excellence, with a sprinkle of savvy marketing. Here's a handy guide to the most important Swiss watch certificates.How It’s Made: The Ceramic Case Of The Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon
With the distinction of being the first Speedmaster with a ceramic case, the Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon is actually all - case, bezel, pushers, crown, dial and even the buckle - ceramic.How Did NATO Straps Get Their Name?
The colourful and convenient NATO strap is now commonplace, sometimes even doubling up as a fashion accessory. We unravel the origins of this legendary canvas band.Lange and the hallmarks of German watchmaking – explaining their background and history
Lange is arguably the flag bearer for high-end German watchmaking. Its movements are a fascinating blend of beauty, engineering and anachronistic details.Load More
