The Dial

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From the Bench: Flip & Save

Oct 28, 2022

Worn watch parts aren't always replaced—some are designed to be reused even after damage. Continue reading

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From the Bench: Bitter Bevels

Aug 31, 2022

Looking for the perfect Old Fashioned recipe? Try asking a watchmaker! The Angostura bitters in an Old Fashioned have a surprising horological connection. You might even say that the cocktail and hand-polished anglage go hand-in-hand. Continue reading

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From the Bench: Wear Marks

Aug 11, 2022

Worn parts are replaced or repaired during a service. But how does a watchmaker decide when a component is too worn? Continue reading

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A behind the scenes look at the Humboldt GMT

Mar 09, 2022

A behind the scenes look at the Humboldt GMT.

We sat down with the Oak & Oscar team and chatted about what makes the new GMT so special and why we're so darn proud of it. Click through the watch the video!

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From The Bench: Springbar Specifications

Dec 07, 2021

Before changing your strap, make sure that you're using the right springbars!

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FROM THE BENCH: Watchmaking Requires DIY Ingenuity

Sep 15, 2021

You can't just buy watchmaking tools from the hardware store. Sometimes, you have to take the problem in to your own hands. Continue reading

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Understanding Dials

Apr 28, 2021

A watch’s dial defines a big part of a timepiece’s personality, and there are a few ways to design them. A hallmark of Oak & Oscar watches is our use of the sandwich dial.

Click through to learn more about what makes our dials special.

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Live watchmaking with Oak & Oscar!

Apr 08, 2021

Wanna watch Nathan, our in-house watchmaker, reassemble all 42 parts of the EMC 3916M chronograph module?

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From the Bench: Workshop Tools—Cleaning Machine

Oct 20, 2020

Building a watchmaking workshop requires a lot of tools. Today, we're featuring our cleaning machine. Continue reading

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From the Bench: Meet Nathan!

Sep 25, 2020

Hi everyone! Nathan here. I am thrilled to join Oak & Oscar, and I want to say a little about who I am, and what I’ll be doing. Continue reading

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The Dial

From the Bench: Flip & Save

From the Bench: Bitter Bevels

From the Bench: Wear Marks

A behind the scenes look at the Humboldt GMT

From The Bench: Springbar Specifications

FROM THE BENCH: Watchmaking Requires DIY Ingenuity

Understanding Dials

Live watchmaking with Oak & Oscar!

From the Bench: Workshop Tools—Cleaning Machine

From the Bench: Meet Nathan!