“How waterproof is my watch?” is a very common question that we get asked here at Time+Tide, so here, we break down what water resistance ratings actually mean.
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There’s plenty of watch indexes out there these days, but how useful are they really?
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As far as chronometer certifications go, there’s no standard that is more misunderstood than the one set by METAS. We explain what it entails.
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We explain the difference between COSC, METAS, Superlative, and any other chronometer certification method.
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Buffy explores the 1970s trend that is back in full swing, and how far your money actually goes.
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Buffy explores the out-of-this-world origins of the Gibeon meteorite, and how watch manufacturers made the most of it.
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A mechanical watch may be the sustainable option for the environment, but does the same apply when it comes to your wallet?
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Metallurgy is one of those rare studies which still manages to feel like magic in the 21st century, even when we have all the science we need to understand it. For most people however, the mystery ends with the simple knowledge that silver is a white metal, and gold has a couple of different numbers … Continued
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Buffy looks to the Swingin’ Sixties to find out more about a Rolex cocktail watch that, just like a chameleon, easily changed colour.
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A mistranslated misnomer, or proof of language evolving? Buffy talks horology, and what that really means.
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