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The Standardization of Time
The definition of time has evolved from Earth's rotation to cesium radiation and, in the future, to optical lattice clocks. Portugal, lacking an active Legal Time authority since 2019, illustrates the irony of a country where time exists with more uncertainty than elsewhere.
Nuno Margalha
Jul 6, 202510 min read
The Clock Given by Saint Francis Xavier to the Japanese Ōtomo Sōrin in 1551
In 1551, Francis Xavier offers a clock to Ōtomo Sōrin and sparks the Japanese fascination with European clockmaking.
Nuno Margalha
Mar 22, 20253 min read
Jean-Marc Pontroué - leaves Panerai.
Jean-Marc Pontroué announces his departure as CEO of Panerai.
Nuno Margalha
Mar 17, 20253 min read
Chronograph 3H AMI and Omega Spanish Military – Military Precision Watches
Chronograph 3H AMI & LMC Ejército del Aire: rare, robust, and historic military chronographs, both powered by the Lemania 5100 movement.
Nuno Margalha
Mar 8, 20253 min read
Watches on Oscar night
Explore the watches that dazzled at the 2025 Oscars.
Nuno Margalha
Mar 3, 20253 min read
Innovation in Motion at the Musée International d'Horlogerie
The "Innovation in Motion" exhibition at MIH marks 350 years of the balance spring, exploring its evolution, impact, and innovations in watc
Nuno Margalha
Mar 1, 20256 min read
Oris Divers Sixty-Five 60th Anniversary Edition
A Oris celebra 60 anos do Divers Sixty-Five com uma edição vintage de 40mm, detalhes retrô e resistência até 100m.
Instituto Português de Relojoaria
Feb 7, 20252 min read
Raymond Weil Millesime Infinite Burgundy
O Millesime Infinite Burgundy combina elegância e precisão com mostrador bordô, movimento RW4200 e edição limitada a 88 peças.
Instituto Português de Relojoaria
Feb 6, 20251 min read
RODA - Kari Voutilainen and the art of guilloche - description and video
Find out what happened in the first RODA of the year and watch the video with subtitles.
Nuno Margalha
Feb 4, 20251 min read
Gerald Genta
O Gentissima Oursin Fire Opal une luxo e arte com ouro 3N, opalas de fogo e movimento Zenith Elite.
Instituto Português de Relojoaria
Feb 4, 20252 min read
Roda - Kari Voutilainen and the art of guilloche
Passe pelo Museu Medeiros e Almeida hoje e assita à conferência de Kari Voutilainen. Fique a conhecer o que é um verdadeiro independente.
Nuno Margalha
Feb 1, 20253 min read
IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX
Fique a conhecer o Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One™ Team da IWC.
Instituto Português de Relojoaria
Jan 29, 20251 min read
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