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How Software Helps Design Complicated Watches Like The Franck Muller Giga Tourbillon

When it comes to watches, especially mechanical watches, there is no denying that they are incredibly complex miniature machines. Have you wondered how those watches are designed and validated before the first piece of metal is cut? This used to be entirely done by hand with drawings and slow prototyping. However, starting in the 1990s, the watch industry has moved toward using design and engineering software to create everything from cases to movements.SolidWorks is a software suite that many high-end watch makers rely on to design and test movements digitally. In a recent video we can see

Swatch Scuba Libre Chlorofish Watch Review

In 2013 Swatch released a clever new collection of dive watches with fun designs and fun names under the Scuba Libre family of timepieces. Scuba Libre wasn't just a one time collection, but a new range that will include fresh designs over time. While not what we would consider "serious horology" with a price under $100, these make excellent and affordable timepieces for those on a budget with a desire for something bold on their wrist.This is actually the second aBlogtoWatch Swatch Scuba Libre review. Our James Lamdin did an early review of the Scuba Libre Deep Turtle watch here. That

Tissot Seastar 1000 Automatic Chronograph Watch

It does not surprise me that this year we get a new Seastar watch from Tissot, but this particular neat design wasn't expected. There is something retro about it - likely the thinner rotating diver's bezel - but it has a nice modern looking dial. Detail is pleasant and the functionality seems sound for this circa $1000 timepiece collection.The dial will come in a few colors. Seen here are just two of them being black dial with white and blue accents, as well as the black and orange dial. Having two different tones of blue is a benefit to the black and blue one (call it bruised, I dare

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 125 - So Much Banter So Little Time

In this glorious episode we talk about the Girard-Perregaux Sea and Chrono Hawk launch at Art Basel, our picks for gifts and the holiday watch guide. As well what seems like a dozen other topics.Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 125 here. Download the MP3 here. See more articles about: Watch BrandsGirard PerregauxPost navigationPrevious PostRoger Dubuis Excalibur 42 Watch Hands-OnNext PostAutodromo Monoposto Limted Editon Watch