What Is a Skeleton Clock?

What Is a Skeleton Clock?

Antique clocks come in a variety of styles synonymous with either the period they were created or the horologist's unique interpretation of how they should look and function. From antique decorative clocks that showcase stunning craftsmanship both on...

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How Often Should a Watch Be Serviced?

How Often Should a Watch Be Serviced?

Our watches are not just timepieces. They are heirlooms, items of significant worth both monetarily and emotionally and filled with cherished memories. They tell stories of relatives, family events, successes and accomplishments. It is for these reas...

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How Does a Mechanical Clock Work?

How Does a Mechanical Clock Work?

Despite the technology around us almost making clocks more of a visual attraction than a vital timepiece, many of us appreciate the intricacies of clocks, how they work and their incredibly accurate timekeeping. At The Clock Clinic, we have spent yea...

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How to Clean a Carriage Clock

How to Clean a Carriage Clock

A carriage clock is an ornate, beautiful piece of timekeeping majesty and one that requires a specific amount of care to not only have it running as it should but looking as it should too.A few months back, we looked into the history of the carriage ...

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How to Service a Grandfather Clock

How to Service a Grandfather Clock

The elegant Grandfather Clock has been dutifully standing in hallways, living rooms and public spaces since the late 1600s. Today, we see them as classic and ornate timepieces and find them in the homes of more than just the rich and noble as they we...

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How to Wear a Pocket Watch with a Waistcoat

How to Wear a Pocket Watch with a Waistcoat

The pocket watch and waistcoat are synonymous with the iconic and classic, British gentleman's style. Made famous the world over by figures that have spanned generations on both the silver screen and in reality, it is a look that is certain to remain...

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How to Change the Time on a Pocket Watch: A Comprehensive Guide

How to Change the Time on a Pocket Watch: A Comprehensive Guide

The pocket watch is a timepiece that for years, was seen as an accessory only for the wealthy, but over time, a more wide-ranging ownership came to be seen.Invented in 1510 by German locksmith Peter Henlein, the pocket watch was a neck watch in its e...

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