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Category: Clocks

7 December, 2023 | Blog

December Horological Journal

This month we conclude our four-part Clickspring series, ‘Constructing a Watchmaker’s Faceplate’, with the tool shown in use on a lathe on the cover. Also in this edition Malcolm Pipes highlights temperature changes as being the most significant cause of rate error, and discusses a compelling method to almost eliminate... View Article

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2 October, 2023 | Blog

October Horological Journal

This edition, we remember Lieutenant-Commander Rupert T. Gould, who died this month 75 years ago. One of only 12 recipients of the BHI’s illustrious gold medal, he is best known for his restoration of the Harrison sea clocks. Also in this issue, we shed light on the not-so well-known history... View Article

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31 August, 2023 | Blog

The Hong Kong Watch & Clock Fair: Preview

The Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair, 5–9 September 2023 Martin Foster FBHI writes: ‘The Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair is by far the biggest of the annual horological trade fairs for release of the new models and innovations. It has clearly emerged as the serious destination for the... View Article

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29 August, 2023 | Blog

September Horological Journal – 165 Years

September celebrates the continuation of 165 Years of the Horological Journal. How does the Omega Spirate System REALLY work?. We take a look at this innovative balance spring technology and discuss the ideas that are making it an exciting step forward in horology. Clickspring, the maker of an authentic replica... View Article

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25 August, 2023 | Blog

The Omega Spirate: How it REALLY Works

From the September edition of the Horological Journal. The Omega Spirate is a new balance spring system that can be adjusted for stiffness to allow fine adjustments of the rate to within 0.1 seconds per day. This is one of the few truly new ideas in horology made possible by... View Article

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4 August, 2023 | Blog

August Horological Journal

The August HJ is now landing on our members doorsteps. This month we report on the passing of Chris McKay FHBI. He will be very sadly missed in the horological community. Also in this issue Malcolm Pipes FBHI discusses his observations and thoughts on horological lubricants: Why do they work... View Article

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