horology
noun
ho·rol·o·gy
hə-ˈrä-lə-jē 
1
: the science of measuring time
2
: the art of making instruments for indicating time
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Currently, as of press time, the reserve has not been met meaning this could be a rare opportunity to get a major piece of Patek horology at the low estimate of $300,000.
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
One of the big stories of 21st-century horology has been the rise of the independent watchmaker: a creative and highly skilled person whose hands-on approach to production attracts collectors’ adoration despite relatively high prices and generally long wait times for a limited output.
—Chris Hall, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Launched at Baselworld in 2018, the original Twin Turbo Furious is a dizzying display of haute horology that combines two triple-axis flying tourbillons, a decimal minute repeater, and a monopusher chronograph.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
Some watchmakers, like Vacheron Constantin, dropped dazzling timepieces at the pinnacle of haute horology.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
One of the big stories of 21st-century horology has been the rise of the independent watchmaker: a creative and highly skilled person whose hands-on approach to production attracts collectors’ adoration despite relatively high prices and generally long wait times for a limited output.
—Chris Hall, New York Times, 22 July 2025
Launched at Baselworld in 2018, the original Twin Turbo Furious is a dizzying display of haute horology that combines two triple-axis flying tourbillons, a decimal minute repeater, and a monopusher chronograph.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
Some watchmakers, like Vacheron Constantin, dropped dazzling timepieces at the pinnacle of haute horology.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
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“Horology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horology. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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