Welcome back to This Week in Time. Your time matters to us, and we’re committed to keeping this space sharp, thoughtful, and easy to read. Below, you’ll find a special edition designed primarily for the burgeoning watch enthusiasts. We thought it might me a good way to kick of the New Year. If you are new to watches, or simply “watch curious,” this is for you! … Continue reading This Week in Time (December 20th-January 2nd)
Timing, mechanics, and the most versatile complication in watchmaking Introduction: The Complication Everyone Recognizes Among all mechanical complications, the chronograph is the most immediately recognizable—and arguably the most misunderstood. With its sub-dials, pushers, and often-busy dial layout, the chronograph looks complex, even intimidating. Yet at its core, it performs a simple function: measuring elapsed time. What makes the chronograph special is not complexity for its … Continue reading Chronographs Explained
Heuer’s automotive heritage began in 1911 after receiving a patent to create their first dashboard chronograph–the “Time of Trip”–designed for use in automobiles and aircraft. Continue reading Other Watchy Bits: Heuer and the World of Motorsport
