Until recently, watches have been entirely mechanical where each wheel, gear, and mechanism representing a milestone in our understanding of precision manufacturing and timekeeping. One of the very ...

Because mechanical watches these days are enthusiast interests, and big Swiss brands generally want to handle their own repairs, the independent watch repair shop is increasingly a rarity. The US ...

Oliver Pollock's ancestors have a history in horology that stretches back more than a century, so it was only natural that he would follow into the family business. After stints with some of the ...

While the best smartwatches are made with hardy, premium materials that can withstand a fair bit of abuse, things happen. While Galaxy Watch 6 Classic reintroduces the raised bezel, and other Galaxy ...

The choices: Pay more for local service, or send it off for what may be a lengthy stay with its maker. By Victoria Gomelsky Owning a mechanical watch comes with at least one guarantee: Every five or ...

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If you decide to pick up the new, high-end Apple Watch Ultra, it's probably a good idea to pay for AppleCare+ protection. Without AppleCare+, an Apple Watch Ultra repair will cost an eye-watering $499 ...

Unlike an iPhone, which might spend most of your day sitting in a desk or hiding away in a pocket, the Apple Watch is an expensive device that’s exposed to the world all day long. The chance of it ...

When the Apple Watch import ban goes into effect after December 25, 2023, Apple will not be able to repair out-of-warranty Apple Watch models in the United States. Apple Watch repairs typically ...