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Watch Coffee Table Books

Any recommendations for great watch horology books?    i grabbed this from an AD. Lots of great historical information on the brand and it got me want...
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Patron Saint of Watch Makers, Feast Day Today, December 1st

Eligius of Noyon is the patron saint of clock and watchmakers. He was a skilled metal smith, so presumably that is why. His feast day is today, Decemb...
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Blank Watch Dials

Hey WC, I want to paint a dial for my new DIY watch project but can't seem to find where to purchase an empty watch dial. I found two websites only an...
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Dram watch has arrived - check it out

I just got my dream watch. Such a rich and endearing history this watch has. This video will keep you informed and entertained the entire time! 
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Snow day fun with watches.

Anyone else snowed in today? If so, are you doing anything watch-centric with your day? We’re under a level red travel warning in my neck of the woods...
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Another nerdy video - Watchmaker breaks down Japanese and Swiss movements

https://youtu.be/7hSZFO5QUmE We have favourite designs, features and complications. This guy has favourite movement components! 😊 Fascinating and rel...
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Most Luxury Watchmakers Are Really Old, But Who Owns The Oldest Watch Brand?

Part of the prestige of many brands, whether we realize it or not, is usually tied to the age of the watchmaker. Many prestigious brands, such as the...

Most Luxury Watchmakers Are Really Old, But Who Owns The Oldest Watch Brand?

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Ritz X Genta

Hi Watchcrunch, Happy New Year! I recently uncovered some details about a watch collaboration between Ritz London and Gerald Genta.  I wrote up what I...
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The DUROWE Connection: The Saga Of Laco And Timex

Laco and Timex seem like two completely different companies. One’s German and known for Fliegers; the other American and known for mass-producing most...
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Eterna: Forgotten Founder of ETA

If you’re into watches, you’re likely already well familiarized with ETA . Love them or hate them, ETA movements are found in watches in almost all pr...
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