Watches and Clocks – Page 38

Putting New Life Into an Old Watch Name

The Illinois Watch Company, now far smaller than the original business, focuses on repairs, sales and its own timepiece designs.

By Bryan Birks for The New York Times

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Surf’s Up When It Comes to Women and Watches

Women’s competitive surfing has grown markedly in recent years, attracting support from brands such as Tudor and TAG Heuer.

By Paul BersebachMediaNews GroupOrange County Register via Gett

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Overlooked No More: Betty Fiechter, Pioneer in the World of Watches

She started out at Blancpain as an apprentice and eventually took over as owner, a move that one colleague noted was “totally unprecedented” for a woman.

By Rachel Felder

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A Watch With an Irresistible Tick

This new numbered-edition Omega Speedmaster sounds as good as it looks.

By Nancy Hass