Watches and Clocks

February 14, 2023
Published by David Belcher at February 14, 2023
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A Man Hanging From a Clock. Yes, It’s That Silent Film.

“Safety Last!,” the 1923 Harold Lloyd movie best known for the dangerous scene, marks its centennial. It is one of the most enduring images from the […]
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February 14, 2023
Published by MING LIU at February 14, 2023
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Cartier’s Tank Française Watch Gets a Makeover

Experts credit Meghan Markle’s fondness for the feminine timepiece as one reason it has legions of fans. Its new look aims for a gender-crossing appeal. The […]
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January 18, 2023
Published by VICTORIA GOMELSKY at January 18, 2023
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Rolex Now Has a Resale Program. The Watch World Quakes.

The privately owned Swiss brand dominates the market by virtually every measure. Will it swallow up resales, too? There is a saying in the high-end watch […]
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January 18, 2023
Published by VIVIAN MORELLI at January 18, 2023
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In Japan, a Visit to the Casio G-Shock Factory

Most of the durable wristwatch’s models — and a number of other electronic items — are made at Yamagata Casio. HIGASHINE, Japan — Yamagata Prefecture, in […]
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January 18, 2023
Published by Daisann McLane at January 18, 2023
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Is That Watch Made of Cardboard?

Using humble materials, Gabe Lau, a Hong Kong artist, makes his own versions of high-end Swiss timepieces to have “a bit more fun.” HONG KONG — […]
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January 18, 2023
Published by Alexandra Cheney at January 18, 2023
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L.A. Has Become a Real Watch Town

The sprawling metropolis has wealth and cachet, just what every brand desires. LOS ANGELES — When Alex Grinberg decided to open a second Cherry Creek Watch […]
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January 18, 2023
Published by PENELOPE COLSTON at January 18, 2023
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An Alarm Clock Designed to Keep Smartphones From Bed

Inspired by her grandmother’s travel timekeeper, Lisen Bage makes pieces that restore no-digital, distraction-free spaces for sleep. STOCKHOLM — Convinced that a bedroom should be a […]
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January 18, 2023
Published by Roxanne Robinson at January 18, 2023
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A Watch C.E.O. Credits Lessons She Learned Racing Cars on Ice

Coralie Charriol says competition helped to define her leadership style in the male-dominated industry. “Former ice racer” usually would not rank high on the résumé of […]
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December 9, 2022
Published by MING LIU at December 9, 2022
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Watch Designers Want to Make You Smile

A lighthearted watch can act as “a real tonic in a kind of glum time,” one collector suggested. Richard Mille may top the trend with his […]
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December 9, 2022
Published by VICTORIA GOMELSKY at December 9, 2022
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Serendipity, Timing and the Birth of a Horology Library

The Horological Society of New York was shown a library space for rent. Then a collector offered his books. The result? A timekeeping treasure trove. Given […]
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