To a layman, a watch does little except tell time. But to someone with refined tastes, it means a lot more! Did you know wristwatches are commonly given as gifts by heads of states visiting dignitaries? Watches are a symbol of power and prestige, even in modern society. If you aren’t sure about buying a …

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INSCRIPTIONS AND ENGRAVINGS The first thing to check if you want to know if you’re dealing with a counterfeit watch is the engravings and inscriptions it bears. Brand-name watches all have recognizable distinguishing marks. If you notice spelling mistakes in the inscriptions on the dial or back of the watch, run away. If the font …

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Peter Henlein (also spelled Henle or Hele)[1] (1485 – August 1542), a locksmith and clockmaker of Nuremberg, Germany, is often considered the inventor of the watch.[2][3] He was one of the first craftsmen to make small ornamental portable clocks which were often worn as pendants or attached to clothing,[4] and which are regarded as the first watches. Many sources also erroneously[5][6][7] credit …

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How does a watch keep time? Watches work by converting light, kinetic or electrical energy into the movement of watch parts. The mechanism that tracks time is called the “movement” and is comprised of many small parts including, gears, springs and more. Different watch types use different watch movements. How does a watch work without a battery? …

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