Horology

Battery-powered quartz movements are a mainstay in the watch industry nowadays, but that wasn't always the case. While battery-powered cars have been a reality for about two decades, and despite b...

Doctor's watches brought about a design innovation that's just what the doctor ordered...even if they didn’t know it at the time. Want to tell the difference between a casual watch geek an...

If you pay attention to the craftsmanship and inner workings of your watch, it pays to buy a watch with an exhibition caseback. What do “All Access” concert passes, chef’s table dining exp...

The best dual time watches and the best GMT watches have a lot in common—but not everything. Do you know what to look for when choosing a GMT or dual time watch? FACT: While all GMT watche...

The undisputed champion of watch movements has a storied history all its own. Learn more about why the best tourbillon movements earn the name "complication." Most every product category o...

Know your watch's three main areas of vulnerability.