Through 86 volumes going back to the 15th century, the Grolier Club in New York visualizes the development of modern timekeeping in rare books.
Through 86 volumes going back to the 15th century, the Grolier Club in New York visualizes the development of modern timekeeping in rare books.
Through 86 volumes going back to the 15th century, the Grolier Club in New York visualizes the development of modern timekeeping in rare books.
Through 86 volumes going back to the 15th century, the Grolier Club in New York visualizes the development of modern timekeeping in rare books.
Discover Spokane Valley's historical richness with the top 22 sites, offering a haven for historians to explore and uncover.
watch, portable timepiece that has a movement driven either by spring or by electricity and that is designed to be worn or carried in the pocket. The first watches appeared shortly after 1500, early examples being made by Peter Henlein, a locksmith in Nürnberg, Ger. The escapement used in the early watches was the same as that used in the early clocks, the verge. Early watches were made notably in Germany and at Blois in France, among other countries, and were generally carried in the hand or worn on a chain around the neck. They usually had only one hand
15 timekeeping devices and inventions were instrumental in how ancient and modern societies told and kept time: the sundial, the water clock,
Unveiling Omega's historic partnership as the official timekeeper of the Olympic. Learn about Omega's technology and watches that changed how sports are timed.
The 1858 collection is inspired by the heritage of Minerva as one of Switzerland's most revered timekeeping specialists. With this collection, Montblanc revives the spirit of the legendary watches Minerva has been creating since 1858 - and gives them a new, contemporary vintage expression. Like its historic predecessor from the 1930s, the Montblanc 1858 Small Second comes with a black dial, historical shaped hands and a large small-seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The historic Montblanc emblem at 12 o¨¹clock underlines the vintage appearance of the timepiece. Ref. Number: 112638
Elevate your look with the Timex Chicago TW2V01600 Men’s Watch. Crafted from durable stainless steel, this timepiece ensures reliability for your daily adventures. Boasting a sleek design, the dial incorporates a chronograph with striking black contrasted by white highlights. Transition seamlessly from day to night with this versatile piece, enhancing your watch collection with the trusted timekeeping of Timex. Complete with quartz movement, a 45mm case size, date display, and water resistance up to 100 meters, it's the perfect blend of style and functionality. - Quartz Movement - Chronograph - 45mm Case Size - Stainless-Steel Case and Bracelet - Date Display - 100 Meters Water Resistant
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BIFORA / BIDLINGMAIER WATCH, 15 Jewels Anker Sport Military Steel Cushion Case Rare Vintage Watch Sub Second Hand We are proud to offer this Bifora / Bidlingmaier Anker 15 Rubis Working Wrist Watch. Historic, iconic, remarkably rare timekeeping machine. Classic late 1930's watch. ✅ DIAL: Handsome original parchment color dial, sub second hand at the 6 position, outer chapter ring. Dial is signed: Anker, 15 Rubies with a B (for Bifora / Bidlingmaier) in a circle logo. ✅ CASE: The awesome hexagonal cushion case bezel is chrome plated in very good vintage condition, with a few expected signs of age, the case back is stainless steel, and the inside is very, very clean for its age. Fixed lugs. ✅ CONDITION: The watch winds, sets, runs, and keeps time as it should. It is mechanical, 15 jewels, hand-winding and needs to be wound daily. In outstanding vintage condition. ✅ SIZE: 32 mm long x 28 mm wide with crown. Sometimes called a “Cadet” or “Boys” size. ✅ MOVEMENT: Powered by a high grade 15 rubis (jewels) BIDLINGMAIER caliber 102 movement. See movement photo. ✅ WATCH BAND: Furnished with the new genuine leather watch strap, as shown. STANDARD MENS SIZE. Quite rare. Bifora / Bidlingmaier Watches was founded in Pforzheim over a century ago. The brand was owned by the company J. Bidlingmaier, who established a factory in Schwabisch Gemund in 1900. Bifora quickly became one of the most respected watch brands in the world. Iconic Bifora watches include: the Bifora 102 – known for its robust and elegant design, as in this vintage watch. "Anker" indicated a particular type of movement protection, and the word was a trademark of the Andreas Huber Company. The watch is probably originally a man’s watch. But it is quite small, size-wise. You can see from the photo, as well as from the dimensions that I give below, that it is probable better suited for a woman’s wrist now. The watch works as it should and comes in a gift box. -------------------------------------------------- The Delovelyness Way: Collecting a vintage watch the Delovelyness way is about filling your life with items that are beautiful and connected to quality and craftsmanship. We are dedicated to bringing you exciting items for your wrist, and we track down the best deals on well-crafted and hard-to-find pieces. Thanks for looking! Shipping to USA addresses only, free! Photos are part of the description. Not to be introduced to water. Be sure size works for you. If you have any questions, please send a message. 7-day return widow | Buyer pays return shipping in all instances | No partial refunds. If there’s a concern, don’t put it in a review. Message me and I’ll address it at once.
The 'hour horary quadrant' was found in a bag of pipe fittings in Queensland - but is set to go on sale at Bonhams next month for £150,000.
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Our global system of timekeeping didn’t just emerge—it had to be imposed.
The 1858 collection is inspired by the heritage of Minerva, one of Switzerland's most revered timekeeping specialists. With this collection, Montblanc revives the spirit of the legendary watches Minerva has been creating since 1858 and gives them a new, contemporary vintage expression. Like its historic predecessor from the 1930s, the Montblanc 1858 Small Second Automatic comes with a fluted crown that is reminiscent of early crowns while the elegant black dial is also typical of the period with its large white luminescent Arabic numerals and a railway track. The small seconds at 6 o’clock, the retro Montblanc emblem and the large “cathedral” hands with their cloisonné design filled with white Super-LumiNova® also stay faithful to the original design. Water Resistant: 3 bar (30 m) bar Case Diameter: 44mm Movement Calibre: MB 24.16 - Automatic
Classic Clock, Historical Hoboken Terminal, Hoboken, New Jersey
Discover the mysteries of leap years, from ancient origins to the Gregorian calendar. Unravel the celestial dance that shapes our perception of time.
This post is the second in two posts about Quarter Days and Cross-Quarter Days. The first post, Quarter Days, is here. Just as the Quarter Days mark the beginning of the seasons in England, the Cross-Quarter Days mark the midpoints of the seasons. The four cross-quarter days are: Candlemas (Imbolc) February 1 May Day (Beltane)1 May Lammas (Lughnasaid )August 1 All Hallows (1 November) or Samhain (October 31) Notice the two names. The first names are the Christian names, which in time were layered over the older (second) Celtic names. The Church gave Candlemas its name for the candles lit in the churches to commemorate the presentation of the Christ Child at the temple in Jerusalem. The Celtic name of Imbolc (lamb's milk) arose because the date was the beginning of the lambing season. Another name was Brigantia, for the Celtic goddess of light, as daylight increased at this midpoint between the winter solstice and spring. May Day, halfway between spring and summer, was a day of feasting and joy as the crops sown soon after Lady Day in March began to sprout. In this season of new life advancing, May Day became the traditional date for young men and women to pair up. They would marry at the next cross-quarter day, after three months of courting to see if they would suit. June weddings came about as impatient couples pushed up the happy day. On August 1 is Lammas, the first festival of the harvest. The Celtic name is Lughnasaid, the day of the wedding of Lugh, the Celtic sun god, and the earth goddess, whose marriage caused the grain to ripen. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which dates from the ninth century, calls it "the feast of first fruits". The name "Lammas" may derive from the shortening of Lughnasaid, or the term "Loaf-Mass", for on this day, the first loaves made from the year's grain crop were brought to the church for blessings. Also, on or before this day, English landlords required their tenants to present them with the freshly harvested wheat. Last is All Hallows Day and the evening before, Samhain. By All Hallows Day, the harvest is in and the year cycles to the depths of winter. Samhain, the day before, was the death night of the old Celtic year. Its association with death and dying led to its transformation into our modern Halloween. And so the year turns, from Quarter Day to Cross-Quarter Day and back again, in the never-ending cycle of time. Thank you all, Linda Picture from Wikipedia
Visit the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. Home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), the Prime Meridian of the world and London’s Planetarium.
The Tower of the Winds, also known as the Clock of Andronicus Cyrrhestes, is a timekeeping tower on the eastern side of the Roman agora of Athens. Built in the 2nd century BCE, it once had nine sundials...
Post with 131 views. Workmen dismantling the clock outside the Daily Telegraph for the building’s remodel, c. 1930.
The Salisbury Cathedral Clock is the world's oldest clock dating from around 1386. It had no dial and its purpose was to strike a bell every hour. It was moved into the central tower during the 18th Century when the old bell tower was demolished. It was replaced in 1884 and forgotten for many years before being rediscovered in 1929. In 1956 it was repaired back to full working order.
The square Rome watch is here to honor the city's enduring charm. Featuring a polished stainless steel case and a maroon sunburst dial, this timepiece is a true historical artifact. Its precise timekeeping is ensured by a premium Swiss ETA quartz movement that boasts an impressive 11-year battery life. Reflecting Rome's resiliency, the sapphire glass has an anti-reflective coating. A must-have accessory for those who appreciate the charm of this watch, the Rome watch effortlessly blends fine timekeeping with enduring elegance and is 5ATM water resistant.
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Chinese inventions have played a pivotal role in shaping the course of human history, contributing significantly to various aspects of global civilization. From the revolutionary Four Great Inventions – papermaking, printing, gunpowder, and the compass – to a myriad of other creations, Chinese inventions reflects the ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness of the Chinese people throughout the ages.
Featuring the proprietary Accutron movement powered by electrostatic energy - a historical advancement in timekeeping and the first of its kind -, the new Spaceview Evolution collection is a true design evolution of the original Spaceview 2020. While utilizing the same iconic and distinctive case of the Spaceview 2020, the new Spaceview Evolution features an updated orientation of the movement by 30 degrees to give the watches an entirely new look - the turbines are tilted, and crown is positioned at two o’clock. New bridgework detail is also incorporated with fine knurled finishing along with blue and black contrast screws for a pop of color. This style features a smoke grey and silver-tone open-work dial with metal dial rings on which the light green super luminous markers are set, metallic blue hour and minute hands with super luminova center and silver tone second hand. It comes on a shiny blue genuine American alligator strap.43.5 x 15.9mm stainless steel caseSmoke grey and silver-tone open-work dialLuminous markers50 meter water resistanceAccutron's Proprietary Electrostatic MovementBlue leather strap with deployant closureAccutron Style#: 26A209
Discover Timeless Elegance with the Gilbert and Sons Antique Brass Sundial Compass Step back in time
Catalogue reference: MS. Ashmole 1789 Object: paper manuscript from England Author: John Dee Title: 'A Playne discourse and humble advis...
Explore timeless elegance with this Seiko Quartz Watch (Reference: 7N01-0BH0), boasting a sleek design and precision craftsmanship. The watch features a reliable Quartz movement powered by the advanced Caliber 7N01, ensuring accurate timekeeping. Its classic white dial adorned with black indices exudes sophistication, complemented by a slender case measuring 33 x 6 mm and a comfortable 18 mm lug size. Despite its vintage charm, this Seiko timepiece remains in good condition, showcasing the enduring quality of Seiko craftsmanship. While exhibiting minor scratches on both the case and caseback, these signs of wear only add character to the watch. To enhance your experience, the strap has been replaced with a brand-new one, offering a fresh and stylish touch. Own a piece of horological history with this Seiko Quartz Watch, manufactured in May 2000. Embrace both style and reliability as you adorn your wrist with this timeless accessory. Elevate your look and make a statement with a watch that stands the test of time.
Featuring our proprietary Accutron movement powered by electrostatic energy - a historical advancement in timekeeping and the first of its kind -, the new Spaceview Evolution collection is a true design evolution of the original Spaceview 2020. While utilizing the same iconic and distinctive case of the Spaceview 2020, the new Spaceview Evolution features an updated orientation of the movement by 30 degrees to give the watches an entirely new look - the turbines are tilted, and crown is positioned at two o’clock. New bridgework detail is also incorporated with fine knurled finishing along with blue and black contrast screws for a pop of color. This style features a smoke grey and silver-tone open-work dial with metal dial rings on which the light green super luminous markers are set, metallic blue hour and minute hands with super luminova center and silver tone second hand. It comes on a shiny blue genuine American alligator strap. The Dial features Sleek silver-grey open-work dial with light green super luminous markers with gilt hour and minute hands with super luminous second hand. The Watch Case is Smoke grey and silver-tone open-work dial with metal dial rings on which the light green super luminous markers are set, metallic blue hour and minute hands with super luminova center and silver tone second hand. The Watch Band is Shiny blue genuine American alligator strap with double-press deployant closure. Diameter: 43.5mm Thickness: 15.9mm Water resistant to 50M Visit an International Diamond Center near you for all your timepiece needs.
