horology
noun
ho·rol·o·gy
hə-ˈrä-lə-jē 
1
: the science of measuring time
2
: the art of making instruments for indicating time
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But why has the world of horology fallen for colorful hard-stone dials?
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Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Beyond the technical specs and finishing, what stands out most is how confidently these watches break away from traditional high horology watch design.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The works also showcase several techniques that are innovating in horology, such as Longwy enamel on faience and wood micro-marquetry – this year gracing a dome table clock for the first time.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The curriculum initially was inspired by that at the horology school (now known as Glashütte Original Uhrmacherschule Alfred Helwig) in Glashütte, Germany, a mountain town long considered the seat of high-end German watchmaking.
—Penelope Colston, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Beyond the technical specs and finishing, what stands out most is how confidently these watches break away from traditional high horology watch design.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The works also showcase several techniques that are innovating in horology, such as Longwy enamel on faience and wood micro-marquetry – this year gracing a dome table clock for the first time.
—Carol Besler, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The curriculum initially was inspired by that at the horology school (now known as Glashütte Original Uhrmacherschule Alfred Helwig) in Glashütte, Germany, a mountain town long considered the seat of high-end German watchmaking.
—Penelope Colston, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Horology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horology. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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