Model numbers: those sometimes short and sometimes long string of numbers and letters associated with every watch must serve some purpose. Each watchmaker has their own style, Rolex uses 4-6 digits, Grand Seiko uses 4 letters followed by 3 numbers, and Omega uses 14 digits
What is the difference between low and high-end quartz watches? At their heart, a mechanical and a quartz watch do the exact same thing; they measure time by measuring oscillations. In a mechanical watch, this happens at the escapement. The hairspring on the escapement moves back
In-Depth: Does A Watch's Frequency Actually Matter? I'm pickin' up good vibrations. Originally published by Logan Baker on HODINKEE, August 9th 2021 If you've ever been on a watch website, let's just say HODINKEE, you've probably seen a slice of technical information pivotal to understanding how your watch
What Makes A Great Dive Watch? Dive watches 101: the how and why of subaqueous timepieces. Originally published by HODINKEE Shop, June 19th 2021 At this point in their nearly 75 years of existence, dive watches seem relatively well understood. Often seen as the default sport watch, and
A watch bracelet or strap is the portion of a timepiece that secures it to a wrist. Bracelets and straps come in a variety of colors and materials. There are many different types of materials that manufacturers use to make straps. These include nylon, leather,
Watch Care 101 Buying a watch isn’t an average purchase. It’s an investment in a piece of functional art that you may plan to pass on to future generations. Watches are built to withstand the test of time, and they can run for decades or even
