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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Rexhepi was weaned on traditional horology from an early age.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
Beyond these rare attributes, the timepiece is a highly complex piece of horology.
—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
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
Beyond these rare attributes, the timepiece is a highly complex piece of horology.
—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
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“Horology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horology. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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