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Watch Education

Everything you need to know about the most common types of watch bracelets
Everything you need to know about COSC
All the different kinds of diamond cuts, and how they’re used in watchmaking
Why making watches is an uphill battle outside of Switzerland
Everything you need to know about Sellita
How to make a chainmail watch bracelet
What is a chronometer? Demystifying COSC, METAS, Grand Seiko Standard, and more
A brief history of fordite, the psychedelic material made famous by Arcanaut watches
What is a strap monster, and why do you need one?
Luxury watch materials that are more common than you think
What’s the deal with Must de Cartier? The story behind Cartier’s experiment with affordable watches
The ultimate watch hand style guide
A distortion-free explanation of what Zaratsu polishing actually is, and its not-so-Japanese origins
World timers versus GMT watches – what’s the difference?
What’s the story behind Rolex’s iconic “Mercedes” hands?
All the ETA movements you should know about
The traditional handcrafts of Bovet
What is the Geneva Seal, and should you care about it?
Is that dial enamel, porcelain, ceramic, or all of the above?
Where and how you sell your watch matters, and this is why
Why some metals are better than others: a reactivity guide
What is PVD? The definitive guide
Busting dive watch myths: a deep dive into deep (and shallow) diving
How did tantalum become the next big material in watchmaking? The definitive guide
Is that a real stone dial? A guide to natural, treated, and created stones
Here comes the sun: how do solar watches actually work?
What’s the difference between a microbrand and an independent brand?
How to read a timegrapher
What’s the frequency? A guide to high-beat watches
Why you shouldn’t call it a NATO strap, apart from all the legal issues
Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations
Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking
6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch
The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare
Time for the science – a guide to lab-grown diamonds
A guide to 7 of the most common watch complications
Every part of a watch movement, from screw to pinion
All the parts of a watch, explained
What is Seiko Spring Drive? Is it quartz? Is it mechanical?
5 vintage watch terms you should know that might save you a lot of headache
Top 5 hunting tips to help you score your next bargain
Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials
The evolution of the Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece collection
Watches that prove lug-to-lug is the most important measurement
The ultimate guide to Miyota’s history and most common movements
How to care for your bronze watch, from forcing patina to citric acid baths
How to set a moonphase watch in three steps
How hard is your watch? Demystifying hardness across case materials and crystals
What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you?
What is a skeletonised watch, and why you’ve likely been using the term wrong
How waterproof is your watch?
What’s a watch index good for?
Everything you need to know about METAS
What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch?
How much do stone dials actually cost?
What is Gibeon meteorite?
How much does a lifetime of servicing actually cost?
The Time+Tide guide to universal hallmarks
The curious case of the Rolex Chameleon and its many variants
You’re using the word “horology” wrong
Why are platinum watches more expensive than gold?
How watches can change in photos versus reality
Buyer beware! Vintage quartz and electric watches may be impossible to repair