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What’s in a (Watch) Name?

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What’s in a (Watch) Name?

Brands have taken their names from people, places and unusual things.

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Form Watches Can Be Fruit, Fauna or Almost Anything at All

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Form Watches Can Be Fruit, Fauna or Almost Anything at All

The industry term for such fanciful timepieces is form watches, and their origin story stretches back at least 500 years.

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Calendar Watches Can Tell You a Lot About a Culture

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Calendar Watches Can Tell You a Lot About a Culture

Religion, politics, war and, in particular, the position of the sun and the moon can figure into the design of these complex timekeepers.

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WatchTime New York Readies Its Next Fair

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WatchTime New York Readies Its Next Fair

Organizers say the event’s focus on watch lovers, and their ability to connect directly with watch creators, will continue to attract visitors.

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