horology

noun

ho·rol·o·gy hə-ˈrä-lə-jē

: the science of measuring time

: the art of making instruments for indicating time

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Votes received: 15 7 Patek Philippe Calatrava Photo : Phillips So ubiquitous is the greatest innovation of the Patek Philippe Calatrava that even students of horology often miss it: The lugs are formed from the same piece of metal as the case rather than welded on. —

Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024 Rexhepi was weaned on traditional horology from an early age. —

Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024 Beyond these rare attributes, the timepiece is a highly complex piece of horology. —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 4 Dec. 2024 While some of the high- horology pieces are for a flashier clientele, the Tambour and Escale lines are attracting collectors who, like Coblitz, care about finesse and nuance but want a more traditional look. —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for horology