Sites related to Horology, the science and technology of timekeeping. This category includes the theory, the history, the technology, the art and every imaginable aspect of Horology....
This page was last updated on September 24th, 2008
This page was last updated on September 24th, 2008
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Clock a History
A brief history of time keeping. How mankind has used the sun, water, candles, sand, pendulums, springs, electronics, tuning forks, and quartz crystals, to tell time.
UNITAS Reference Site
UNITAS wristwatch and pocketwatch movements from 1898 to the present.
Louis Essen
Autobiography of the physicist who built the world's first operational atomic clock.
David Knight - Watchmaker from UK
Articles and pictures of the first two watches made by David Knight. Rich artistic pictures.
How The Days of the Week Got Their Names
A short history of the week and each day of the week.
Pulsynetic Electric Clocks
Description, pictures and diagrams of many of the horological products made before 1945 By Gent's of Leicester GB, including a rare Observatory controlled transmitter.
Cumbria Clock Company
Company specialized in all aspects of work connected with church clocks, public clocks, and tower clocks which includes the full historical restoration of antique clock movements.
24 hour analog clocks
The 24 hour analog clock and watch site. History, software, and the places to find clocks with 24 h dials.
Antique Horology
The Horological Foundation's directory of web sites for watches, clocks, instruments and barometers.
Jens Olsen's Astronomical Clock
Description of the restoration of Jens Olsen's Astronomical Clock, a masterpiece in Copenhagen City Hall that consists of 15.448 individual parts.
R.A. Braithwaite
Educational site Elliott clocks, how they are built and how to look after them.
Daylight Saving Time
History of daylight saving time and how we use it to save energy.
Pocket Horology
National chapter of the NAWCC dedicated to collaborative research on the history and horology of pocket watches.
Towerclocks.org - Towerclocks in the World
Descriptions, photos and history of tower clocks in the world (English, Español, Português).
Lincolnshire Branch of the British Horological Institute
News, events, activities and general information maintained by BHI members.
Online Clock Building
Watch a master clockmaker building a clock movement from scratch. Hundreds of photos and drawings, plus a complete description of the process and CAD plans.
How Stuff Works: Time
Complete five-part explanation of time and how it is measured, including information about clocks, time zones, calendars, BC and AD.
Mark Frank's Home Page
Website showing the restoration of a french flat bed tower clock in great detail, step by step, as well as other information and links of tower clock sites.
Leap Year Frequently Argued Questions
A humorous approach towards explaining the nature of leap years, in particular why 2000 is a leap year.
Layman's Guide to the Gent's Electric Turret Clock
A Layman's Guide to the working and restoration of a Gent's Pulsynetic Waiting Train Electric Pendulum Turret Clock.
Clocks and Time
Horological index for organizations, clock and watch museums, related software, mailing lists and links. Maintained by Gordon T. Uber.
Abbey Clock Clinic - Mark Headrick's Horology Page
Traditional horology website with information and mantainance tips. Technical descriptions and troubleshooting of escapements. Grandfather clocks, wall clocks, and watches.
Horology.com
Horology is the science of time, timekeeping and timekeepers. Organized collection of links to horological websites globally.
Horology - A Great Hobby
A very basic introduction to how electric clocks work, with animated pictures. Also a collection of cheap electric clocks with pictures and descriptions.
On Time
The Smithsonian Institute's exhibition on the changing ways we have measured, used, and thought about time over the past three hundred years.
Leap Year Calculation for Year 2000
A response to a VMS problem report giving a detailed explanation of why 2000 is a leap year.
Allan Variance -- Overview by David W. Allan
Core algorithm of international time scale has multiple metrology applications, from atomic clock frequency characterization to definition of the meter. Equation, explanation and publications.
The History of Clocks and Watches
Learn about the history of clocks and watches, and discover the evolution of timekeeping devices from the first primitive sundials to the ultramodern atomic clocks. Includes a timeline.
Hampton Court Clock
The story of the famous Astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace. By the author of the original official guide books with the extra omitted information.
"Orologio" at the St. Mark's Square Tower, Venice - Antica Orologeria Zamberlan
Website of Antica Orologeria Zamberlan, Italy. Extensive technical and historical explanation of the restoration and controversy of the "Orologio" Tower at St. Mark's Square, Venice.
A brief history of time keeping. How mankind has used the sun, water, candles, sand, pendulums, springs, electronics, tuning forks, and quartz crystals, to tell time.
UNITAS wristwatch and pocketwatch movements from 1898 to the present.
Autobiography of the physicist who built the world's first operational atomic clock.
Articles and pictures of the first two watches made by David Knight. Rich artistic pictures.
A short history of the week and each day of the week.
Description, pictures and diagrams of many of the horological products made before 1945 By Gent's of Leicester GB, including a rare Observatory controlled transmitter.
Company specialized in all aspects of work connected with church clocks, public clocks, and tower clocks which includes the full historical restoration of antique clock movements.
The 24 hour analog clock and watch site. History, software, and the places to find clocks with 24 h dials.
The Horological Foundation's directory of web sites for watches, clocks, instruments and barometers.
Description of the restoration of Jens Olsen's Astronomical Clock, a masterpiece in Copenhagen City Hall that consists of 15.448 individual parts.
Educational site Elliott clocks, how they are built and how to look after them.
History of daylight saving time and how we use it to save energy.
National chapter of the NAWCC dedicated to collaborative research on the history and horology of pocket watches.
Descriptions, photos and history of tower clocks in the world (English, Español, Português).
News, events, activities and general information maintained by BHI members.
Watch a master clockmaker building a clock movement from scratch. Hundreds of photos and drawings, plus a complete description of the process and CAD plans.
Complete five-part explanation of time and how it is measured, including information about clocks, time zones, calendars, BC and AD.
Website showing the restoration of a french flat bed tower clock in great detail, step by step, as well as other information and links of tower clock sites.
A humorous approach towards explaining the nature of leap years, in particular why 2000 is a leap year.
A Layman's Guide to the working and restoration of a Gent's Pulsynetic Waiting Train Electric Pendulum Turret Clock.
Horological index for organizations, clock and watch museums, related software, mailing lists and links. Maintained by Gordon T. Uber.
Traditional horology website with information and mantainance tips. Technical descriptions and troubleshooting of escapements. Grandfather clocks, wall clocks, and watches.
Horology is the science of time, timekeeping and timekeepers. Organized collection of links to horological websites globally.
A very basic introduction to how electric clocks work, with animated pictures. Also a collection of cheap electric clocks with pictures and descriptions.
The Smithsonian Institute's exhibition on the changing ways we have measured, used, and thought about time over the past three hundred years.
A response to a VMS problem report giving a detailed explanation of why 2000 is a leap year.
Core algorithm of international time scale has multiple metrology applications, from atomic clock frequency characterization to definition of the meter. Equation, explanation and publications.
Learn about the history of clocks and watches, and discover the evolution of timekeeping devices from the first primitive sundials to the ultramodern atomic clocks. Includes a timeline.
The story of the famous Astronomical clock at Hampton Court Palace. By the author of the original official guide books with the extra omitted information.
Website of Antica Orologeria Zamberlan, Italy. Extensive technical and historical explanation of the restoration and controversy of the "Orologio" Tower at St. Mark's Square, Venice.
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