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Complications
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From Repeaters to Foudroyantes, an Overview of Impressive and Unusual Complications
After delving into the history and implementation of some of the more commonly seen complications …
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Complications: the Mystery Dial
Allow me to begin with an admission; a mystery dial isn’t really a complication. That is to say there isn’t any extra functionality or information …
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Complications: Splitting Time with the Rattrapante
The chronograph often features at the top of people’s lists of the most loved or desired complication. Whether it’s timing laps at the track or …
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Complications: Moonphase
A complication is usually defined as any information displayed on a watch over and above simply telling the time in hours, minutes, and seconds. Many …
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Complications: GMT and World Time
Whether you’re a frequent traveler or just have regular communication with people in different time zones, knowing the time in more than one place can …
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Complications: Dates
The humble date is one of the most ubiquitous complications in all of horology, so much so that it is almost taken for granted. Movements …
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Complications: Mechanical Alarms
One of the more utilitarian—but not often seen (or heard)—complications is the mechanical alarm. For many of us the morning routine involves winding, swirling or …
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Complications: The Jumping Hour
When thinking about the most desirable and useful complications, the jumping hour (also known as a jump hour) isn’t normally at the forefront of people’s …