Times Ticking

Watch owners everywhere know the dreaded feeling of a malfunctioning watch. Whether the cause of the issue is known or not, nearly all watches will need to be repaired at one point or another. The good news is that when you take your watch to a trusted watchmaker for repair, you can rest assured that your watch will be diagnosed, repaired, and returned to you in perfect condition.

Every owner of a luxury watch will understand the dread of accidentally dropping or banging it. But what about habits that you didn’t even know were damaging to your watch? Here are 11 things you may be doing that will unintentionally ruin your beloved timepiece.

If you’re considering a career in watchmaking, it’s essential to know whether you have what it takes. Watchmaking is a very individualized career with a specific set of skills, and while it takes years of training, it also requires some innate traits and talent.

Whether you own a mechanical, quartz, or automatic watch, there are a variety of reasons why your watch could be losing time. Luckily, much of it can be solved with a simple watch repair. We'll take a look at what could be causing your watch to slow its ticking.

While you may wear your timepiece as a fashion accessory, you still count on your watch to keep accurate time. Your watch battery should last two to five years, depending on your watch type, usage, etc.

Not only the time, but an entire digital world is at our fingertips, or at least in our back pocket. Does that mean that the mechanical watch, whose primary function is simply to tell time, is no longer relevant in today’s world?

Discover the remarkable journey of Breitling, a name synonymous with precision and innovation in watchmaking, in this captivating two-part series. From Léon Breitling's first workshop in Saint-Imier in 1884 to the brand's evolution into a global icon, we explore how Breitling's pioneering spirit and technical prowess shaped the world of luxury timepieces. Join us as we delve into the history and legacy of Breitling, celebrating 140 years of horological excellence.

Discover the remarkable journey of Breitling, a name synonymous with precision and innovation in watchmaking, in this captivating two-part series. From Léon Breitling's first workshop in Saint-Imier in 1884 to the brand's evolution into a global icon, we explore how Breitling's pioneering spirit and technical prowess shaped the world of luxury timepieces. Join us as we delve into the history and legacy of Breitling, celebrating 140 years of horological excellence.