Cuervo y Sobrinos: A Swiss Watch with Latin Roots
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by Times Ticking
1y ago
You may think that all roads lead to Europe, specifically Switzerland when it comes to luxury watchmaking. However, one particular luxury watchmaker did not find his start amid the lush valleys and pristine mountaintops of our favorite neutral country. Enter Don Ramón Fernández Cuervo, the master behind Cuervo y Sobrinos jewelry and watches. As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to reflect on the 140th anniversary of one of Latin America’s most famous contributors to the luxury watch industry. Ask any collector or watch repair enthusiast ..read more
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What’s the difference between automatic, mechanical, and hand-wound watches?
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by Times Ticking
1y ago
Mechanical watch movements come in many shapes and sizes, but the two most common are automatic and hand-wound. The type you want really depends on your personal preferences, as each type delivers differently on convenience, accuracy, and interaction. Watch gurus from around the globe outlined the main differences between the watch movements below. Christen Costa Christen Costa, CEO, Gadget Review. Automatic Watches Have Self-Winding Rotor Automatic watches are the most commonly sold types of watches because of their convenience. These watches have rotors that don’t require you to manually ..read more
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Why Men Refused To Wear Watches
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by timesticking
1y ago
It’s been said that men have always interacted, with trends, at a much slower pace than women. While women control the world’s buying power – many report around 80% of it, there are apparel, style-conscious men willing to put down money on certain items, like watches – however, men have typically gravitated towards what they know and are comfortable with. While women are offered a myriad of wrist decorations to choose from, the watch has been the staple accessory that a man wears every day. And no, it wasn’t always that way. The earliest example of a timekeeping device worn on a person’s arm ..read more
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Own It, Wear It, Protect It: Insuring Your Watch
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by Times Ticking
1y ago
Ask any watch lover whether they think watches belong on your wrist or tucked away in a box, and they will tell you, “Watches are meant to be worn!” Whether you collect timepieces as a hobby or see them as a good investment, it doesn’t make sense to spend thousands on a luxury watch just to keep it hidden out of an abundance of caution. (Nathan Aguirre/Unsplash)What Your Warranty Covers Warranties are great but limited. And some work better than others. Take Rolex, for example. This timeless luxury brand offers one of the best warranties in the industry in that it covers any original manufactu ..read more
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Is it bad to let my automatic watch stop?
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by Times Ticking
1y ago
An automatic watch works off of your arm movement, so if it stops, it means you have probably taken it off and put it away for a while. Watch enthusiasts differed on whether or not letting your automatic watch stop matters to the health of your timepiece. Read on to see what they had to say. Michael Campbell Michael Campbell, Co-Owner of Throw Deep Publishing. Can Negatively Impact Timekeeping Performance Although it’s not harmful to let your automatic watch stop, it can negatively impact the timekeeping performance of the watch. When a watch is left inactive for an extended period of time ..read more
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Fix or Forget? What to Do with Your Vintage Quartz Watch
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by Times Ticking
1y ago
That depends on what kind of timepiece we’re talking about. Alas, not all quartz is created equal. A Little Background The quartz movement revolutionized the watch industry beginning with the unveiling of the Seiko Astron 35SQ in December 1969. Quartz watches were cheaper to produce, had fewer moving parts, and were effortlessly more accurate. They skyrocketed in popularity, quickly eclipsing their mechanical counterparts, even the luxury lines. (Concha Rodrigo / unsplash) Since its inception, quartz has enjoyed – for better or worse – a reputation of being inexpensive and easily replaceable ..read more
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What are the pros and cons of mechanical wristwatches?
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by Times Ticking
1y ago
Mechanical timepieces represent some of the finest examples of engineering prowess and craftsmanship in the world. But nothing is perfect. We asked several watch aficionados to give us their thoughts on what they love about mechanical watches, and what they don’t. Read on to learn what they had to say. Christina Green Christina Green, Co-founder of My Speech Class. Self-Winding, Fascinating Structure; Less Accurate Time, Wear and Tear First, let me explain how a mechanical watch works. Inside a barrel, there is a spring, and squeezing that spring manually stores the energy required to funct ..read more
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5 Timepieces Every Lefty Should Consider Owning
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by Times Ticking
1y ago
If you’re a southpaw, you already know what it’s like to live in a right-handed world. Whether we’re talking about doorknobs, dinner tables, or desks, all of this right-hand dominance can get a little annoying; even more so if you’re a watch enthusiast. Lefty watch owners have long suffered with right-sided crowns and other complications. While you can wear your watch in any way you like, conventional wisdom suggests the best place for your timepiece is on your non-dominant wrist. Why? One reason is that since you use that appendage less often, wearing it there instead of on your dominant wris ..read more
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5 Things Women Want … in a Luxury Watch
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by Times Ticking
1y ago
Say goodbye to that tired old design trope of “shrink it and pink it” when thinking about what women want in their luxury watches. For what seems like forever, the major Swiss watch brands have focused most of their creative and mechanical prowess on men’s watches, as they typically represent the bulk of enthusiasts and collectors. Women, however, are joining the community in increasing numbers and want more brand offerings that reflect a wider variety of tastes. For example, in an interview with Prestige Magazine, Zoe Abelson, Watchbox senior client advisor, said, “We ought to stop splitting ..read more
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Is vintage watch maintenance necessary?
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by Times Ticking
1y ago
Older timepieces naturally need a little more tender loving care than modern watches, but does this translate into regular professional maintenance? Our vintage watch experts weighed in on this issue and came up with some valuable recommendations. Mila Garcia Mila Garcia, Co-founder at iPaydayLoans. Maintenance Will Protect the Value of Your Timepiece Any vintage watch owner will want to protect the value of their timepiece for as long as possible, and the only way to do that is through frequent maintenance. Unlike brand new watches, replacing damaged parts on vintage timepieces like a dial ..read more
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