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For watch collectors and enthusiasts, it’s a natural step to learn more about the watch world, mechanics, and all other watch-related topics. It can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to begin, given the overwhelming amount of options out there. Fear not, 5...

When you watch movies, do you pay attention to the watches the characters are wearing? We certainly have! Though they are not always featured in the movie, a watch can complete the outfit in a certain scene or even the entire movie. Sometimes watches are deliberately...

Entering the second year of the new decade means you’ll see fresh trends in different industries. For those people who love watches, you’re going to see changes and old concepts return this year. It all depends on where you’re looking from since the watch industry has...

Don’t want to just buy another watch for that special person in your life? Outside of a standard watch, there are many exciting things to buy for a watch lover. Watch collectors require more than just the watch to perfect their collections. Gift ideas for the watch...

Move aside, standard watch models! Wacky watches come in all shapes and sizes, below are some of our team's favorites, available right now!   1. Trappist-1 by Xeric  First on our list is the Trappist-1 or Moonphase watch made by Xeric. This crazy watch ought our...

Our newest watch kits, the Eiffel and the Newton, use a Miyota 8215 automatic movement! The movement is the heart of the watch. It makes the watch tick and accurately tells time. Everything to know and more about Miyota movements begins below.   1. Miyota's Brief...

We have discussed the history of numerous different watch types seen around the world. If you want to check out those articles go here! A precursor to almost all of the watches we discussed is in the pocket. Today, we'll be diving into the history of the watch before...

Recently, our blog posts discussed the history of different watch styles here. Which got us thinking - where did the straps come from? When did the different styles emerge? Answers to these questions and more on watch straps begin below.   The Beginnings The...

Rotate™ has been dedicated to the art of watchmaking. We have loved the support and engagement from our community, and are so happy to announce two new watch kits! Introducing: the Newton and the Eiffel.    The Eiffel    Iconic yet simplistic, the Eiffel is...

For watch enthusiasts, there are so many different watch-specific platforms to soothe their cravings for watch content - blogs, social media, and magazines to name just a few. Watch magazines are an excellent way to stay updated on all-things-watch-related. It can be...

This week we have been discussing helpful information on the watchmaking process. The first blog post of the series discussed helpful tips when building or tinkering with your watch. Make sure to read that post here as a companion with this one! This post will cover...

This week will be a series of helpful information about watchmaking! Our first post will be about helpful tips to keep in mind when watchmaking, followed by a post on the helpful tools needed for it. Watchmaking can be a stressful and difficult task to accomplish, but...

The watches used by divers for over half a decade, dive watches are expertly crafted and valued by many in the watch collecting community. Below are 4 awesome subtypes of diver watches:    1. Ultra Dive  There is a class of diving watches that can go deeper than...

Pilot watches were created to keep accurate time in the sky so the measurements needed for aviation are accurate. Below are 4 fun facts about those pilot watches!    1. Large and Easy-To-Read Dial  A hallmark of pilot timekeepers is a large and pronounced watch...

Automatic watches differentiate themselves from fully mechanical watches by their ability to hold energy from a person's kinetic movement rather than daily winding. This is typically done through a spinning rotor in the back of the movement. For some background on the...