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Sep 15, 2025

60-Second Key Takeaways How to regulate a watch movement tune rate only, not a full service. Target on-wrist average near 0 to +10 seconds per day for NH35 and NH36. Regulate an NH35 Movement and ...

Sep 12, 2025

Key Takeaways Amplitude is the balance wheel's swing in degrees between reversals. Healthy values depend on position, wind level, and complication load. Fully wound horizontals often land near the ...

Sep 10, 2025

Key Takeaways Beat error in watch means the millisecond difference between tick and tock. Zero is ideal, under 0.5 ms is excellent, under 1.0 ms is a practical acceptable beat error value for most...

Sep 9, 2025

Key Takeaways IP67 protects against dust and a short fresh-water dunk, not swim sessions. 5ATM suits rain, sinks, and gentle surface swims, not diving. 10BAR supports co...

Sep 8, 2025

Key Takeaways COSC tests an uncased movement over multiple days, positions, and temperatures with a target of about −4 to +6 seconds per day. METAS validates the fully cased watch...

Sep 5, 2025

60-second Takeaways Weight. Titanium is much lighter, which reduces wrist fatigue on larger cases and full bracelets. Scratches. Steel shows bright hairlines that you can polish m...

Sep 2, 2025

60-second Key Takeaways Miyota 9015 feels smoother and builds slimmer cases, expect the highest price tier. Miyota 8315 adds a ~60 hour reserve and hacking while staying in the 8-series family....

Aug 28, 2025

60 Second Summary Undervalued mechanical watch brands currently offer exceptional opportunities across all price ranges. Seiko dominates entry-level with reliable movements and innovative designs, ...

Aug 27, 2025

When your treasured mechanical watch starts showing warning signs, knowing how to identify maintenance signs can save you from costly repairs and preserve your timepiece for generations. Understand...

Aug 27, 2025

Understanding movement beat rates fundamentally changes how you evaluate mechanical watches. The relationship between frequency impact and timekeeping performance affects everything from daily accu...

Aug 27, 2025

The automatic watch market under $300 offers exceptional choices for every enthusiast. Whether you're a classic collector seeking vintage elegance, an aspiring enthusiast starting your mechanical j...

Aug 25, 2025

When comparing movement types for complication capacity, mechanical watch movements reign supreme for traditional horological complications like chronographs, perpetual calendars, and minute repeat...