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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Beyond these rare attributes, the timepiece is a highly complex piece of horology.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
While some of the high- horology pieces are for a flashier clientele, the Tambour and Escale lines are attracting collectors who, like Coblitz, care about finesse and nuance but want a more traditional look.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The relationship with the community includes preserving its history at the National Watch and Clock Museum, in nearby Colombia, Pa., the largest museum in the U.S. dedicated to world of horology.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Back in 2019, Moritz Grossmann, a German firm specializing in high-end artisanal horology, saw fit to mark a meeting between Trump and Kim Jong-Un with a commemorative limited edition.
—Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024
While some of the high- horology pieces are for a flashier clientele, the Tambour and Escale lines are attracting collectors who, like Coblitz, care about finesse and nuance but want a more traditional look.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024
The relationship with the community includes preserving its history at the National Watch and Clock Museum, in nearby Colombia, Pa., the largest museum in the U.S. dedicated to world of horology.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Back in 2019, Moritz Grossmann, a German firm specializing in high-end artisanal horology, saw fit to mark a meeting between Trump and Kim Jong-Un with a commemorative limited edition.
—Alistair Charlton, WIRED, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Horology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horology. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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