MrWatchMaster Meets…Andrew Durr
Next we meet Andrew Durr, Founder of Sortie Watches, and someone who has lifelong passions for horology, aviation and history, along with a pride in Britain. Growing up near Biggin Hill Airport, he was captivated…
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Steel, Fire, and Microns: Horological Tools of the Trade Through the Ages
Time may be intangible, but the craft of measuring it has always been profoundly physical. For centuries, horologists—clockmakers and watchmakers—have relied on tools that translate abstract cycles into ticking reality. From soot-darkened forges to laser-lit…
The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: Thomas Earnshaw (1749-1829)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their time. This feature will focus on Thomas Earnshaw, the engineers' horologist, who made precision timing fit…
How a Timeless Piece Completes A Collection
By Alan Wood A vintage Swiss gold watch from 1950 to 1970 adds classic style, lasting quality, and subtle sophistication, completing a collector’s timeless wardrobe. Alan Wood, founder of Vintage Gold Watches, is a trusted vintage…
The Greatest Horological Masterpieces of All Time: Breguet’s Marie Antoinette Watch and Its Impact on Horology
A series of features identifying the most extraordinary mechanical masterpieces in history, blending precision, innovation, and craftsmanship. We all have our favourite timepieces either in our collection or those incredible horological masterpieces that have been invented…
Ruth Belville And The Business Of Time
There are few figures in horology whose tools were so simple, and whose influence was so quietly profound, as Ruth Belville (1854-1943). Spring detent watch by John Arnold, used by Ruth Bellville and family, c.1794,…
The Rise and Connection of Electrical Horology
Where Timekeeping Stopped Ticking and Started Conducting. In the long lineage of timekeeping, the story is usually told in ticks: the swing of a pendulum, the recoil of an escapement, the heartbeat of a balance…
The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: John Arnold (1736-1799)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their time. This feature will focus on John Arnold one of the most important horological figures in…
Rediscovering the Golden Age of Omegas: A Collector’s Guide
By Alan Wood Uncover the history, innovation and timeless appeal of Omega’s mid-century watches, and why these vintage icons continue to captivate collectors today. Alan Wood, founder of Vintage Gold Watches, is a trusted vintage watch…
The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: David Ramsey (c.1580-c.1660)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their time. This feature will focus on David Ramsey one of the most glamorous and influential horological…