Watch Education Archives - Time+Tide Watches The Home of Watch Culture Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:26:11 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.7 Here comes the sun: how do solar watches actually work? https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-solar-watches-work-watch-education/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:31:12 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237346 Jamie explains how solar-powered watches work and their history, as well as answer some common questions about owning them.

The post Here comes the sun: how do solar watches actually work? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> What’s the difference between a microbrand and an independent brand? https://timeandtidewatches.com/difference-between-microbrand-and-independent/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 06:01:43 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237252 It can get confusing and potentially offensive to give the wrong label to a brand, so how do you define these two categories?

The post What’s the difference between a microbrand and an independent brand? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> How to read a timegrapher https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-to-read-a-timegrapher/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 06:01:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=237284 Find out exactly how your watch is performing without having to take it to a watchmaker with this simple machine.

The post How to read a timegrapher appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> What’s the frequency? A guide to high-beat watches https://timeandtidewatches.com/hi-beat-watches-guide-watch-education/ Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:01:16 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236312 High-frequency movements can be a great conversation starter, but do you know why they exist and what makes them tick?

The post What’s the frequency? A guide to high-beat watches appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Why you shouldn’t call it a NATO strap, apart from all the legal issues https://timeandtidewatches.com/why-you-shouldnt-call-it-a-nato-strap-apart-watch-education/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:34 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=236466 Leaving debates about generic trademarks aside, there's a good reason why the term "NATO strap" is a bit misleading.

The post Why you shouldn’t call it a NATO strap, apart from all the legal issues appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations https://timeandtidewatches.com/exotic-innovative-materials-watch-education/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 21:01:26 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235150 Brands are experimenting with what cases are made from - here are some of the new materials watch brands are trying out.

The post Get some new materials – a guide to the watch world’s latest innovations appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking https://timeandtidewatches.com/precious-stones-watch-education/ Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:01:49 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235233 You've heard about diamonds, but what about stones like rubies and emeralds, or even tsavorites? Buffy delves into the precious topic.

The post Diamonds are not the only precious stones used in watchmaking appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch https://timeandtidewatches.com/questions-you-should-ask-yourself-before-buying-a-watch/ Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:30:21 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=156894 Even if you think you know everything, we would recommend asking yourself the following questions before you purchase a watch.

The post 6 questions to ask yourself before buying a watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare https://timeandtidewatches.com/the-dark-art-of-resonance-in-watches-how-it-works-and-why-its-so-rare/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 22:01:11 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=235229 Why are resonance watches so special, and why have only a handful of watchmakers actually made one?

The post The dark art of resonance in watches, how it works, and why it’s so rare appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Time for the science – a guide to lab-grown diamonds https://timeandtidewatches.com/lab-grown-diamonds-watch-education/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:30:48 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234943 Why are lab-grown diamonds such a hot topic in watches right now, and why should you care about them? Let us explain.

The post Time for the science – a guide to lab-grown diamonds appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> A guide to 7 of the most common watch complications https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-complications-watch-education/ Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:03:35 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234785 Ever wondered what's the difference between a complete and an annual calendar or how an alarm watch works? Check out our complications guide.

The post A guide to 7 of the most common watch complications appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Every part of a watch movement, from screw to pinion https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-movement-parts-watch-education/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:01:40 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=234332 Ever wondered how a watch actually works? Here's a guide to get you started, along with all the other parts of a basic movement.

The post Every part of a watch movement, from screw to pinion appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> All the parts of a watch, explained https://timeandtidewatches.com/all-the-parts-of-a-watch-explained/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:30:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=233473 We've put together this helpful guide to all the main elements of a watch, from cases to crowns and everything in-between.

The post All the parts of a watch, explained appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> What is Seiko Spring Drive? Is it quartz? Is it mechanical? https://timeandtidewatches.com/spring-drive-watch-education/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:01:23 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232716 Seiko engineer Yoshikazu Akahane dreamt up the revolutionary Spring Drive movement technology in the late 1970s. But what is it?

The post What is Seiko Spring Drive? Is it quartz? Is it mechanical? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> 5 vintage watch terms you should know that might save you a lot of headache https://timeandtidewatches.com/vintage-watch-terms-glossary/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:01:51 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232475 Evaluating vintage watches is a bit of a minefield. Time+Tide has your back with vintage watch terms you should know.

The post 5 vintage watch terms you should know that might save you a lot of headache appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Top 5 hunting tips to help you score your next bargain https://timeandtidewatches.com/top-tips-for-bargain-hunting/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:31:02 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=232072 Time+Tide's resident bargain hunter shares their secrets on finding one for yourself.

The post Top 5 hunting tips to help you score your next bargain appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-materials-watch-education/ Sat, 03 Aug 2024 22:00:19 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=203558 There's much more to watch materials than just steel and gold. Here, we break down some of the most common materials used in watchmaking.

The post Everything you need to know about the most common watch materials appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> The evolution of the Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece collection https://timeandtidewatches.com/maurice-lacroix-masterpiece-collection-in-depth/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:31:46 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231530 We explore what makes the Masterpiece collection stand out from the rest of Maurice Lacroix back catalogue.

The post The evolution of the Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece collection appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Watches that prove lug-to-lug is the most important measurement https://timeandtidewatches.com/lug-to-lug/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/lug-to-lug/#respond Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:30:24 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/10/06/lug-to-lug/ What is lug-to-lug, and why does it matter? Zach explores the idea, and gives some examples.

The post Watches that prove lug-to-lug is the most important measurement appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/lug-to-lug/feed/ 0 The ultimate guide to Miyota’s history and most common movements https://timeandtidewatches.com/miyota-history-movements-watch-education/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 10:00:20 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=231265 The Japanese movement powerhouse is well-known for its use in microbrands - but there's much more to it.

The post The ultimate guide to Miyota’s history and most common movements appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> How to care for your bronze watch, from forcing patina to citric acid baths https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-to-care-for-bronze-watches-education/ Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:01:00 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230754 Your 101 guide to keeping your bronze watch clean and shiny or green and grimey.

The post How to care for your bronze watch, from forcing patina to citric acid baths appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> How to set a moonphase watch in three steps https://timeandtidewatches.com/how-to-set-a-moonphase-watch-education/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 22:01:46 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230888 There can be a little nuance and math involved, but following these steps, you should be able to set your moonphase in no time.

The post How to set a moonphase watch in three steps appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> How hard is your watch? Demystifying hardness across case materials and crystals https://timeandtidewatches.com/hardness-scale-watch-education/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:31:33 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=230468 Is steel harder than titanium? Can sapphire actually be scratched by your keys? Buffy finds out.

The post How hard is your watch? Demystifying hardness across case materials and crystals appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you? https://timeandtidewatches.com/caller-traveller-gmt-watch-education/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 10:00:55 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=89590 We explain the difference between the two main types of GMT watches, as well as the use cases for each.

The post What’s the difference between a “caller” and “traveller” GMT watch, and which is right for you? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> All the ETA movements you should know about https://timeandtidewatches.com/eta-movements-watch-education/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:31:01 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229468 Understanding ETA’s best-selling calibres will give you an insight into most Swiss watches, so here are the most important ones.

The post All the ETA movements you should know about appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> What is a skeletonised watch, and why you’ve likely been using the term wrong https://timeandtidewatches.com/what-is-a-skeleton-watch-education/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:01:54 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=229792 Borna explores where the art of skeletonisation came from, and what the word encapsulates today.

The post What is a skeletonised watch, and why you’ve likely been using the term wrong appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> How waterproof is your watch? https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-waterproof-guide/ https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-waterproof-guide/#respond Sun, 16 Jun 2024 07:00:03 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/2020/02/05/watch-waterproof-guide/ "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.

The post How waterproof is your watch? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-waterproof-guide/feed/ 0 What’s a watch index good for? https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-index-watch-education/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:30:50 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=221971 There's plenty of watch indexes out there these days, but how useful are they really?

The post What’s a watch index good for? appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> Everything you need to know about METAS https://timeandtidewatches.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-metas/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:01:39 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=228779 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.

The post Everything you need to know about METAS appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.]]> What do the different types of stainless steel actually mean for your watch? https://timeandtidewatches.com/watch-stainless-steel-grades-explained/ Fri, 07 Jun 2024 22:00:04 +0000 https://timeandtidewatches.com/?p=228579 We cut through the marketing spin with a guide to the main grades or alloys of stainless steel used in modern watchmaking.

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