When you think of open-source hardware, you probably think of electronics and maker tools– RepRap, Arduino, Adafruit, et cetera. Yet open source is an ethos and license, and is in no way limited to ...

Whether it’s sunglasses, denim, kitchen knives, socks or any of a wide range of products, a “Made in Japan” label today generally means a premium quality product. The country is known for ...

Timex has something of a reputation as a middle-of-the-road, play-it-safe, value-for-money watchmaker, but the company is stepping out of its comfort zone to partner with France-based SilMach and ...

From the ubiquitous 4R36 to the cutting-edge Grad Seiko Spring Drive, Seiko has led the way in affordable reliability and advancing timekeeping precision. Seiko is one of the most beloved watch brands ...

The mechanical watch is enjoying a renaissance, and watch companies big and small don’t waste the opportunity to show off the gears and springs that separate these time capsules from their ...

Do you know what time it is? Chances are good that you used a computer or a cell phone to answer that question. The time on your phone is about as accurate as chronometry gets these days. That’s ...

Zenith has re-engineered the mechanical watch movement by inventing a new single-piece oscillator that replaces the traditional hairspring/balance wheel assembly. It oscillates at a frequency ...

Buying a mechanical watch with a finely-crafted tourbillon movement can set you back tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars, but if you don’t mind one made out of plastic and a bit larger than ...