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IN THE NEWS: WatchGecko Names Oak & Oscar as Part of the Future of American Watchmaking!

Jun 10, 2025

WatchGecko identified Oak & Oscar among seven brands that are the future of American watchmaking. Read on to find out why the brand stands out among its peers!

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HSNY Returns to Chicago!

Jan 22, 2025

HSNY returns to the Oak & Oscar HQ on February 22nd and 23rd!

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Why Do I Need an Anti-Magnetic Watch?

Jul 30, 2024

Magnets are everywhere. That's bad news for your mechanical watch. The good news is that our Humboldt GMT is built to withstand them! Read on to learn about how the Humboldt GMT stands up to the power of magnets. Continue reading

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From the Bench: Can I Wind My Automatic Watch?

Mar 11, 2024

Should you wind your automatic watch by hand? Find out why Oak & Oscar watches like the Humboldt and the Olmsted are completely safe to wind, no matter what. Continue reading

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Introducing: The Humboldt GMT Titanium

Oct 17, 2023

Introducing the Humboldt GMT Titanium! Now available in grade 5 titanium, a very light weight and super durable metal,and featuring our newest, most sought after dial color—dark green! Continue reading

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FROM THE BENCH: Regulation 3 — Practical Applications

Jun 21, 2023

What keeps your watch on time? The action of regulation, as our Director of Watchmaking Nathan Bobinchak details in this three part series. Continue reading

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Win a Ticket to HSNY Horology 101-103 Class!

Feb 22, 2023

Ever wondered what literally makes your watch tick? Join us at Oak & Oscar HQ in Chicago April 1-2 for a hands-on class detailing the ins and outs of mechanical watches. Continue reading

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From the Bench: Mainspring Mechanics

Feb 03, 2023

Manual-wind and automatic mainsprings have different designs. Let's look at what makes them work, why they're made with those funny shapes, and how to keep from damaging the thing that keeps your watch moving. Continue reading

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From the Bench: The Truth about “Overwinding”

Jan 09, 2023

Worried about over-winding your watch? You probably don't need to be, and here's why! Continue reading

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From the Bench: Accidental Decoration

Dec 10, 2022

Watch movement decoration is usually done by machine or by hand... But sometimes watch parts decorate themselves. Continue reading

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The Dial

IN THE NEWS: WatchGecko Names Oak & Oscar as Part of the Future of American Watchmaking!

HSNY Returns to Chicago!

Why Do I Need an Anti-Magnetic Watch?

From the Bench: Can I Wind My Automatic Watch?

Introducing: The Humboldt GMT Titanium

FROM THE BENCH: Regulation 3 — Practical Applications

Win a Ticket to HSNY Horology 101-103 Class!

From the Bench: Mainspring Mechanics

From the Bench: The Truth about “Overwinding”

From the Bench: Accidental Decoration