The Timepiece Journal » horology

17 jewels, 25 jewels, 88 jewels — what do these numbers actually mean? We explain exactly where each jewel goes, which counts are meaningful, and why the 88-jewel watch is one of watchmaking's great marketing myths.

Most people never see the movement inside their watch. So why do the world's finest watchmakers spend hundreds of hours decorating it? The answer reveals what separates a fine watch from an ordinary one.

Silicon hairsprings vs traditional Nivarox — what's the real difference? We compare both across magnetic resistance, temperature stability, shock resistance, and manufacturing precision, with a clear, honest verdict.