What keeps your watch on time? The action of regulation, as our Director of Watchmaking Nathan Bobinchak details in this three part series.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I was super excited about this interview...not only because I got to chat with my buddy Felix Scholz but also because I think the conversation about "Swiss Made" is necessary. It's a bold stance, but I personally don't think "Swiss Made" is the end all be all. Read more to find out why!
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We had a blast at the Worn & Wound Windup Chicago watch fair! We put together a nice little video recap of the weekend including scenes from the Humboldt Seven Year launch. Check it out!
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