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The Hope Diamond – Curse of the Most Famous Gemstone

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What is the Hope Diamond? Over the years there have been many gemstones believed to be cursed, but the most famous of the gemstones is the Hope Diamond. This lustrous blue diamond weighing 45.52 carats is surrounded by tales of misfortune. How did this diamond which originated in India, and …

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Keeping Time with Solar Watches

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Plenty of our loyal customers are surprised to hear about solar watches and automatically assume they are rare or expensive. But solar-powered watches are manufactured by most of the major watch companies. Price tags are in the same range as their mechanical and quartz counterparts. Benefits of Solar Watches Solar …

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The Types of Watch Movement Mechanisms

Uncovering the Mechanics of Timekeeping: A Guide to Watch Movements Timepieces have been keeping us on time since the 15th century, and have naturally undergone many changes since their inception. From simple pocket watches of the 1600s to advanced analog timepieces of the 19th and 20th centuries to the ultra-connected …

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Before & After #54

Before & After #52 Restoration of MW Diamond Watch Timepiece in Watch Repair Service Center

Before & After Series A Complete Watch Repair Service On this edition of the Before & After series, we have a watch that is not keeping proper time with a cracked crystal and badly scratched case. With a cracked crystal, it’s also important to check if there are tiny glass …

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