Watch Education

The short answer is there is no analog watch movement.  Analog refers to the rotation of the hands around to numbers, or indices, on the dial to display time.  An analog watch is simply one where the display isn't digital.

If you look at the root of the word, it simply means "time measurer" which is what a watch is.  But beyond that, in order to be considered and chronometer, the movement withing the watch must be tested and adhere to very strict accuracy standards.

In order to be classified as a chronometer, a watch has to pass a rigorous array of precision testing.  Over a 15-day period, the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests the movement of the watch to make sure it adheres to strict accuracy standards.  A chrono...

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Your watch is water resistant if it has a markings on the dial or case back (Sometimes Both) stating the level of water resistan...

Here we attempt to educate and answer the most commonly asked Questions regarding watches.