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Why is a clock called a clock?

You may be quite familiar with clocks, the time-measuring instruments based on cyclical phenomena. However, have you ever wondered: Why are clocks called... clocks? All time-measuring instruments are called clocks.The ...

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Behold the Thinnest Watch in the World

The watch named ThinKing, crafted by Russian watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin, measures only 1.65 mm thick, making it the thinnest mechanical wristwatch in the world.The race to create the thinnest wristwatch ...

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The True Meaning of Waterproof and Water-Resistant Watches

Let's explore the differences between water-resistant and waterproof watches in the article below!Water-Resistant vs. Waterproof: What’s the Difference?In the field of watchmaking, the distinction between water-resistant and waterproof watches often ...

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The Oldest Working Clock in the World

The 1505 Clock: A Small Gold-Plated Globe Combining German Engineering and Eastern AestheticsIn 1987, during a trip to London, an apprentice watchmaker stumbled upon a rare item in an antique ...