Horology Posts

Seasonal Storage for Mechanical Clocks and Watches: Humidity, Temperature, and Dust
HOROLOGY
Seasonal Storage for Mechanical Clocks and Watches: Humidity, Temperature, and Dust

Mechanical watches and clocks suffer more from six idle months than from daily wear. A practical guide to humidity, temperature, dust, and storing...

How to Plan a Local Clock Tower Visit: What to Look For and Ask
HOROLOGY
How to Plan a Local Clock Tower Visit: What to Look For and Ask

How to find a public clock tower or horology collection near you, plan the visit around the hour, read the dial, examine the movement, and ask the...

Horology Glossary: 30 Terms Every New Clock and Watch Collector Should Know
HOROLOGY
Horology Glossary: 30 Terms Every New Clock and Watch Collector Should Know

A practical glossary of thirty horology terms — from escapement and arbor to beat error and complication — that helps new collectors read...