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Resurgence and Revival: The Comeback of Heritage Watch Brands

by Brent Robillard The history of watchmaking is one of innovation, artistry, and resilience. Many brands flourished during the mechanical golden age, only to face near extinction during the quartz crisis of the 1970s and 80s. Some faded quietly into obscurity, while others went defunct, their names disappearing from dials for decades. In recent years, however, we have witnessed a remarkable revival of these heritage … Continue reading Resurgence and Revival: The Comeback of Heritage Watch Brands

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On Pocket Watches and the Stories They Tell

by Brent Robillard The allure of time There’s something inherently romantic about pocket watches—more so, perhaps, than even the finest wristwatches. Their weight, their history, their quiet presence tucked into a waistcoat or vest—they speak not only of time, but of a different time. A time of rails and schedules, of precision and craftsmanship, of stories told and retold. Advertisement I go through phases with … Continue reading On Pocket Watches and the Stories They Tell

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The Quartz Crisis: How a Tiny Crystal Reshaped an Entire Industry

by Brent Robillard In the late 1960s, a tiny, humming sliver of quartz crystal sent a seismic shockwave through the world of traditional watchmaking. It didn’t tick with the confident mechanical rhythm of a Swiss lever escapement, nor did it need winding or maintenance in the same way. But it kept time—more accurately, cheaply, and reliably than most mechanical watches could ever dream of. This … Continue reading The Quartz Crisis: How a Tiny Crystal Reshaped an Entire Industry

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