Technology & Watch Knowledge

Gold – for thousands of years, this noble, shimmering metal has exerted an incomparable fascination on people. Coveted as jewelry and valued as an investment, it plays a special role in the watch industry. But if a watch shimmers gold, this does not mean that it is a “real” gold watch. We explain which variants there are for a gold …

« How watchmakers open watches » Whether maintenance, battery change or authenticity check: many work steps on the timepiece require the professional opening and closing of its case. Watchmakers use professional tools for this purpose, which are adapted to the type of case back and are freely available for every enthusiast. How to perform a smooth operation and why high-quality …

In connection with mechanical watches, there is often talk of jewels, stones or rubies, which serve as so-called bearing stones in every watch movement – whether Rolex, Omega or Chopard. Information about the number of watch jewels can be found on the dial of many watches, on the case back or – if it is transparent – on the movement …

« From ETA to manufactory » One of the greatest mysteries of the mechanical watch world is how to construct a precise escapement. Only a few companies possess the expertise to manufacture the extremely delicate assembly that sets the pace. In 2014, Nomos Glashütte succeeded in doing the seemingly impossible: After seven years of development and an investment of eleven …