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Accutron History - As Told By Advertisements
http://www.dashto.com/accutronhistor/
The Bulova Accutron, with its tuning fork timekeeper, revolutionized the watch industry in the 1960's. Learn more about these watches by how they were sold.
As Time Goes By
http://duke.usask.ca/~lowey/watches/index.html
A starting point for learning about pocket watches. There are pointers on how pocket watches work, how to use them and how to judge their value.
History of the Gruen Watch Company
Contains information for collectors and a detailed bibliography. Also includes a page about the Columbus Watch Company.
Horology - a great hobby
http://home.clara.net/steve.thackery/clocks/horindex.htm
A very basic introduction to how electric clocks work, with animated pictures. Also a collection of cheap electric clocks with pictures and descriptions.
Interstate Time Company
http://www.interstatetime.com/
Features a slide show on "Collecting Illinois Watches Without Going Broke", and discussion on private labeled Bunn Specials.
Locke's Owner Guides
http://www.lockes.co.uk/TABLE.HTM
Descriptions of the different kinds of clocks, watches and barometers, how to care for them, and causes of common problems.
Mike's Clock Clinic's Time Information Blocks
http://www.webcom.com/z4murray/sweet.shtml
Devoted to horology (clocks and watches) from background. to information, to research on many different watch companies.
Mumford Micro - Horology
http://www.bmumford.com/clocks/
Sales of several products, including the computerized MicroSet timing machine, electronic wheel cutting indexer, custom electromagnetic clocks and voltage regulators for antique battery clocks.
omega-addict
History, picture galleries and reviews of omega wrist watches. There is also a forum and a sales corner.
Origins of the Waltham Model 57
http://www.pricelessads.com/m57/index.html
Notes on the first machine made watches using interchangeable parts. The Howard, Davis & Dennison Co. had to reorganize at least 7 times, including into the Warren Manufacturing and Boston Watch companies.
Panerai's Archives
Dedicated to the owners of model Luminor, Radiomir, and Luminor Marina produced by Officine Panerai.
Seth Thomas Clock History
http://clockhistory.com/sethThomas/index.html
The history of Seth Thomas adamantine clocks and ogee clocks
Swiss Watches
http://www.ozdoba.net/swisswatch/watchmain.html
Technical, historical and collector information on Swiss watches.
The Accutron Watch Page
http://members.iinet.net.au/~fotoplot/acc.htm
Technical information on the Bulova Accutron and other tuning fork watches.
The Amazing Bulova Accutron
http://www.elektron.demon.co.uk/accutron.html
Description of how an Accutron works, its history and a gallery of watches.
The Astrolabe
The history and uses of the astrolabe, a very ancient astronomical computer for solving problems relating to time and the position of the Sun and stars in the sky.
The Clocksmith of San Carlos
Clocksmith of San Carlos, Ca offers a large selection of antique and vintage clocks. Each clock is sold with a complete overhaul and a one-year guarantee.
The Unofficial resource for Officine Panerai enthusiasts
News, information and opinion on Officine Panerai watches.
Time4watcheS
Articles on wrist watches such as inspecting watches, buying watches, gold in watches and watch calibers. Also reviews of watch magazines, a glossary of watch terms, and short quizzes to test your knowledge.
TimeZone
Designed to provide watch enthusiasts with information on your shared passion. You will find chat rooms, watch forums, an on-line watch school and numerous articles to enhance your knowledge and appreciation of watches.
Watch Bands updated
Leather watch bands, including alligator, calfskin, crocodile, and lizard. Metal bands including Rolex-replacement and Speiedel Twist-O-Flex expansion watch bands.
Watch Information From Oldwatch.com
http://www.oldwatch.com/info.html
History and information about many watch companies and a glossary on watch terms.
Watch It!
http://www.xs4all.nl/~rkeulen/watch/
Many articles on such topics as wrist watches, time, how to assess the value of a watch, and book reviews.
Westclox History
History of Westclox, Western Clock Company, Western Clock Mfg Co. and United Clock Co. (LaSalle - Peru, Illinois) and their clocks.
Wristwatch Guide
http://www.wristwatchguide.com/
History of wristwatches in general and specific histories of almost a dozen Swiss and American companies. Also includes a news and lore section, and a directory of watch manufacture web sites.