A long tradition in science and research has laid important foundations for the fact that Germany as a research location is one of the best in the world today. For Germany, as a country poor in natural resources, strong science and research are the basis for its international competitiveness and future viability. The Federal Republic […]
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Science and EducationThe Intersection of Science, Education, and The World of Fine Watches
If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the delicate dance of gears and springs inside a mechanical watch, you’ll know what I mean when I say it’s pure magic. But behind the magic lies years of science, engineering, and a keen understanding of mechanics. On the other hand, the educational aspect of these fine timepieces […]
The Science Behind Automatic Watches
Many people believe that automatic watches are a recent invention. However, this is not true. The first clocks in which the movement was automatically wound up again came out at the end of the 18th century. For a long time, however, they could not prevail against the normal mechanical watches with their simple and […]
How Automatic Watches Work
Automatic watches are mechanical wristwatches that are automatically charged by the movement of the arm when wearing the watch. In order to keep an automatic watch operational, no battery is necessary, instead, the watch must be moved regularly so that the movement does not stop. How does an automatic watch work? The heart of […]