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Your Complete Guide to Watch Batteries
Did you know that there are only 20 types of watches? However, all these different watches types rely on one another. In fact, the majority of watches involve combining different watch types together (such as a hybrid, mechanical, military watch). Watches can be...
Real or Fake? Your Guide To Find the Best Diamond Tester
We've been led to believe that diamonds are a girl's best friend. But how do you know when you've got a fake friend on your hands? Any professional jeweler knows that diamonds can be easy to fake. Sure, you might be able to tell a real diamond from a cursory glance,...
How Diamond Testers Work and When to Use Them
With their permanent residency on most wrists, fingers, and ears, you cross paths with dozens of diamonds each day. To the naked eye, each stone probably looked identical to the next—they all sparkle and shine, right? So how do you determine the real from the fake?...
Watch Movement Guide: Understanding the Inner Workings
Have you ever wondered how a watch works? What makes the hands go round? How does it stay precisely the same to actually mark time? The thing that makes a watch work is the watch movement. There are three types of movements: manual, automatic, and quartz. Also known...
How to Identify Watch Movements Like a Pro
Few things are as satisfying as collecting a beautiful timepiece. Your watch speaks for you and allows you to express yourself while literally wearing art on your wrist. People love watches for different reasons, but they can be worth a pretty penny and retain value...
Essential Tools For Your Watch Repair Kit
If you’re into your herology then you’ll likely not only be into fixing and repairing your own watch, but those of potential clients and customers. There are thousands of different tools and tricks for repairing your watch. Some are nothing but essential. From a...
How Does An Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner Work
If you’ve managed to acquire a large collection of jewelry you’ll know that it can sometimes be a pain to clean. Cleaning it down with solution is one way of going around it, but there are other, less hands-on ways you can clean your jewelry. Ultrasonic cleaners used...
How To Choose The Right Watch Battery
In the world of watch repair, replacing a battery is pretty straightforward, but getting into the watch can be a challenge. Therefore, we recommend that you always use a qualified professional or watchmaker to complete the replacement. This will ensure that no...
Anatomy of Time: A Detailed Look Into the Art of Modern Watchmaking
Do you know when the first portable clock was built? Around 1410, the mainspring combined with the fusee created the first portable clock. This started the path to modern watchmaking. About 1492, the mechanical watches premiered in Italy, Germany, and France. This was...
Customized Watch Crystals: How to Select, Order and Fit Your Watch Crystal
A watch crystal is one of the most important parts of a watch. It covers your watches faceplate and makes it able for you to clearly see the time. A broken, damaged, or scuffed crystal significantly impacts your ability to use your watch. Read this article to learn...
Watch Band Review: The Top 10 High-Quality Watch Band Replacements
What is a watch band? Sure, it holds a convenient miniature clock to your wrist, but it can be a whole lot more. The right watch band can turn your watch into the perfect accessory for any event. Have a fancy dinner or a formal social event? There are steel, leather,...
Timeless Technology: How Does Watch Movement Work?
Over 1.2 billion watches have been sold worldwide. Time is something you always need to keep track of. Whether it is for work, school, picking up your kids, it regulates every moment of our lives. We are always wearing watches, but have we ever took the time to think...