Form Watches: When Time Took Shape
There is a particular watch in the Clockmakers’ Museum that I have come to know rather well. I see it
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Features
What Does ‘British-Made’ Really Mean?
At MrWatchMaster, we believe the future of horology is strengthened through informed discussion, constructive debate and greater transparency. As British
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A Majestic Journey Through Clocks & Watches Made for Royalty: The ‘Sun King’ Louis XIV’s Clocks at Versailles and the Rhythm of Absolute Power
Louis XIV (1638–1715), the ‘Sun King’, was not only a patron of the arts but also an avid collector of
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The Greatest Horologists of Their Time: Christiaan Huygens (1629–1695)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their
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Britain Made Time. Who Will Keep It?
The British watch industry is booming but the specialist skills behind it and those that provide them are running out
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Military Time: How Precision Won Wars
No battle was ever won by a watch. Yet without accurate time, many would have been lost. Military watches are
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The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: Ferdinand Adolph Lange (1815-1875)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their
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The Charles Frodsham & Co. Diamond Jubilee Carriage Clock: A Modern Tribute to a Royal Tradition
A series of features focusing on specific timepieces by Charles Frodsham & Co. on display at the Clockmakers’ Museum. The
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The Night Clock: The Papal Request That Illuminated Time
Long before bedside alarm clocks, luminous watch dials and smartphone screens, the challenge of telling the time after dark posed
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The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their
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