WatchRanker —The Journal
- Watch Brands
Cartier Roadster – A Short History & Buyers Guide
When one mentions French brand Cartier, one of the oldest and most popular watchmakers and jewelers in the world, some of the first models…
- Watch FAQs
How To Tell If a Watch Has Radium
Back in the early 1900s, radium was mixed with paint (producing radio-luminescent paint) to make the elements in the watch dial, such as hands…
- Watch FAQs
How Tight Should Your Watch Be?
Although it may seem like a basic concept for any watch enthusiast, getting a watch band with proper sizing is vital to wearing a…
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Automatic Watch Accuracy (Watches 101)
If you are familiar with the different types of watch movements, then you know what an automatic watch is. Essentially, an automatic watch is…
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Nicolas Hayek – Icon of the Watchmaking Industry
Standing at the helm of revitalizing the Swiss watch industry, Nicolas Hayek is one of the most celebrated icons of the watch world. He…
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What Is a Perpetual Calendar Watch?
A perpetual calendar is a high-end type of complication that is found in a lot of different watch manufacturers’ timepieces. A perpetual calendar watch…
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How “The Quartz Crisis” Nearly Bankrupted the Swiss Watch Industry
For anyone following the watch world closely, know the significance of the quartz crisis of the ’70s. This series of events led to the…
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Short Guide to Tachymeter Watches
Watches come in lots of different styles and designs, with varying colors, complications, and secondary uses. Although you may have seen the word tachymeter…
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What is a Holy Grail Watch?
Holy grail watch is a term for your dream watch. This ultimate wishlist watch is capable of pushing all other watches you own back…
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Chronometer vs. Chronograph vs. Cosmograph (Watches 101)
The more you learn about the world of watches, the more familiar you become with the horological jargon. Given that we have access…
