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Can I wear my watch in the shower?

This is a question we get asked a lot, and for good reason: between watches labeled "waterproof" or even mysterious labels like 3 ATM or 5 ATM, it's easy to get lost.

Single-hand or three-hand watches: which one is right for you?

In the world of watchmaking, every aesthetic or technical choice tells a story and reflects a personality. At GUSTAVE & Cie, we offer both single-hand and three-hand watches, two approaches to...

The Miyota 9015 movement: the iconic Japanese automatic caliber!

Behind the famous Miyota 9015 movement is a renowned manufacturer: Citizen Miyota. This company is a division of the Japanese group Citizen Watch Co., Ltd., founded in 1918 and recognized worldwid...

Charles Collection: Our vision of watchmaking refinement in a three-hand watch!

Today, we are proud to present the Charles collection, a line of refined automatic watches inspired by the architect Charles Garnier. A collection that celebrates the harmony of forms and attentio...

Discovery of aventurine in watchmaking: History and Use

Aventurine, the shimmering stone that seems to hold thousands of stars within its heart, is much more than a simple ornament. In the world of watchmaking, it represents a bridge between craftsmans...

Complete guide to materials in watchmaking

Here we will discover the materials used for the case and its components, such as the bezel or the case back. Indeed, just with this external part we find hundreds of different alloys so let's look...

Why are there 60 minutes in an hour?

You know that in a day we have 24 hours and that each hour corresponds to 60 minutes, each counting 60 seconds. Today, we will discover the origin of this distribution of time as well as an attemp...

What type of glass should you choose for your watch?

In watchmaking, there are three main types of glass: plexiglass, mineral glass and sapphire glass. Each type of glass has its own set of advantages and disadvantages and that is exactly what we ar...

Why Rubies Are Essential in Watchmaking: History and Applications

We often see the word “ruby” on the dial of our watches, but what does it mean? Is it a guarantee of quality or a controlled designation of origin? Let’s see together the meaning of ruby.

What watch to wear with a suit?

What type of watch should I pair with my suit? What are the different elements to know and pair?

Maintaining your mechanical watch properly

The movement of a mechanical watch is a very sensitive organ and therefore, your watch needs regular cleaning. Indeed, in addition to hygiene and aesthetic issues, impurities can lodge deep in the ...

How to remove links from a steel watch band?

How to remove a link from a steel watch safely and easily? It's very simple and our article is here for that!

Why is the Greenwich Meridian the reference meridian?

First of all, what is a meridian, where does it come from and what is it used for? We reveal all these secrets to you in this article. The origin of time zones The idea of ​​dividing the Ea...

Choosing the right watch band: Our advice

A watch is nothing without its band. Far too often overlooked, it is nevertheless a large part of your watch and remains much more than a simple accessory allowing you to hold your watch on your wr...

Quartz and mechanical movements: operation and differences

The movement, also called caliber or mechanism, is the part that allows the watch to tell the time. The best known and most widespread mechanisms are undoubtedly mechanical movements and battery-po...