Hands of Time

Antiques: How to get your old clock running — maybe

If you have a dusty old clock or two that haven't worked in a while, take a read below of a few things to try before seeking out a clock repair shop.

How to Set a Grandfather Clock

Grandfather clocks are both a beautiful and a useful piece of home decor. However, they require more careful maintenance than other kinds of clocks. In order to set the correct time and pendulum beat of a grandfather clock, make sure that...

Learn How to Correctly Wind a Clock

If you have a mechanical clock, you may have to set the time yourself. Learn how to do it correctly; only on the Chelsea Clock blog.

9 Habits of People Who Are Always on Time

If you’re in a constant struggle with the clock, these solutions will help you master your schedule.

Why mechanical watches are regaining popularity

(WTEN) – Smartwatches and fitness trackers have dominated the timepiece market for a few years, but recently, there has been a revived interest in mechanical watches. While they may lack the bells …

School of Watches: Know Your Movements

Mechanical? Self-wound? Quartz crystal? A simple explanation on what makes your timepiece tick.

The Ultimate Guide to Pilot's Watches

From rugged military "fliegers" to modern, tech-packed chronographs and beyond.

Are wrist watches becoming a thing of the past?

Many people view watches a thing of beauty -- the face, or dial of a watch telling us what time it is. As cell phones, however, get ever smarter, whose wearing them?

How Do you Identify an Antique Clock?

Old-time clocks always seem to attract passionate collectors from all over the world. Its artistic value stands the test of time, holding a competition with modern/advanced/technical clocks. But the subject’s extent goes pretty wide to ... Read more

Antique Mantel Clock Identification and Value Guide

From carefully observing and examining some of the earliest clocks made, you will realize that for the makers, it was mostly about the craft itself and the intricacies involved. The Mantel Clocks are one of ... Read more

What Is a Chronometer? A Guide to These Top-Notch Watches

What's the Deal With All These Skull Watches?

There's more to these morbid timekeepers that you can think.

Can hybrid watches hijack the ascent of the smartwatch?

The analogue-digital timepieces are a halfway house that please no one, some argue

This Is the Watch You Should Get Someone New to Watches

This limited edition Timex is automatic, handsome, and inexpensive. It's the perfect gateway watch.

10 Surprising Watches That Changed the Industry Forever

From technological firsts to designs that broke the mold, these watches altered the course of the watch industry.

What's So Mysterious About Mystery Dial Watches?

These special timepieces' hands appear to float above the dial. What's the story behind them?

7 Tactical Watches That'll Change How You Look At Timepieces

If you're looking for a timepiece that does it all, these tactical watches deserve your attention.

Mechanical watches are back in style. Why are they suddenly so popular?

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details. What to know about mechanical watches Smartwatches and fitness trackers have dominated the timepiece market for a…

These Watches Do Way More Than Simply Tell the Time

Forget the Apple Watch. Complete, annual and perpetual calendar watches are the original smart watches.