How to set the date on a mechanical watch without damaging the calendar
Several manufacturers list in their manuals the night-time hours when the date should not be changed, and those hours vary from one calibre to another.
Mido Launches the Multifort TV Big Date Chronometer: What Its COSC Certificate Measures
For the first time, Mido has put the Multifort TV Big Date's calibre through COSC testing, a launch that offers a close look at what this Swiss precision certification guarantees.
Stone and meteorite watch dials: how they are made and how they hold up in daily wear
Stone and meteorite dials are very thin slices mounted on a metal base, which makes every watch a one-off and calls for care of its own.
What Your Watch's Water Resistance Rating Actually Means
The figure shown on your watch face does not correspond to a depth; it describes a laboratory test performed on the watch while stationary and fresh from the factory. Understanding that difference can change the way you use it.
What "Swiss Made" Really Means
The phrase on the dial doesn't guarantee the watch was born entirely in Switzerland. It guarantees something more precise, more interesting, and considerably less absolute than most buyers assume.
Case Diameter Isn't Lug-to-Lug: The Measurement That Actually Decides Watch Fit
Two watches with the exact same diameter can look completely different on the same wrist. The difference isn't in the number the brand advertises — it's in one that almost no spec sheet explains well.