Melting Point: 301.59 K (28.44°C or 83.19°F) Boiling Point: 944 K (671°C or 1240°F) Density: 1.93 grams per cubic centimeter Phase at Room Temperature: Solid Element Classification: Metal Period Number: 6 Group Number: 1 Group Name: Alkali Metal What s in a name? From the Latin word for sky blue, caesius. Say what? Cesium is…
What you wear on your wrist isn’t as sensitive to seasonal shifts as your clothes. But that’s not to say men’s watches don’t move with the times. Trends in the world of horology – albeit changing at a pace that’s glacial compared to that of fashion – are still a thing. And while we’ll have to sit tight until SIHH in January…
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I have become pretty knowledgeable about watches in a relatively short time thanks in no small part to your wonderful site. But movements are still largely over my head. I understand that such technical knowledge comes with experience over time, but I would like more guidance. For example, I would like to be able to compare…
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As we stated on the previous page, the only thing affecting the period of a pendulum is the length of that pendulum. You can prove this fact to yourself by performing the following experiment. For this experiment you will need: A weight A string A table A watch with a second hand (or a numeric seconds display on a digital watch)…
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The Rebels of Horology exhibition will host recent creations by watchmakers such as Bovet, Cabestan, De Bethune, Greubel Forsey, Hautlence, Laurent Ferrier, MB&F, H.And, if I had the time, I might chance an hour or two on horology.I got spotted and asked if I had ever considered horology.Based at the historic Birmingham…
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5 O’Clock Shadow Double Black Lager is brewed in the German Schwarzbier (black beer) tradition. Schwarzbier is to lager what stout or porter is to ale. Like those dark British beers, Schwarzbier has long been considered nourishing and even curative. German doctors often recommend Schwarzbier for nursing mothers. Our Brewmaster…
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Baselworld 2014 marks the fifth anniversary of aBlogtoWatch visiting the massive watch trade show event and at this point, our March/April pilgrimage to the third most populated city in Switzerland (not actually saying much) is met with gracious welcome by many of the brands who produce the best watches in the world. Baselworld…
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Last week saw two new temporary additions to the conservation team at Knole. Abi and Chezzie, Conservation Assistants from Tyntesfield in Somerset joined us to find out more about the project and experience the day-to-day workings of a different property. Tyntesfield has recently undergone major building works, spending around…
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Today we bring you three vintage Omegas at three diferent price points. It s always important to remember that with vintage watches, whether you have $1, to spend or $100, to spend, there is something awesome out there if you re willing to look. On the high end of the spectrum is a very uncommon 18k white gold Omega Constellation…
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/ProductDetailsTabView?parentId=201054770 Rated Rating: r - Violence, Rape & Sexual Abuse, Sexual Situations, Nudity, Watch With Your Teen, Profanity details Tony Kaye made his feature directorial debut with this dramatic exploration into the roots of race hatred in America. In a shocking opening scene, teen Danny Vinyard…
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