A History of the Chronometer, the Gold Standard of Watchmaking

Welcome to Watchword, a series in which we break down key terminology to help you better understand the lay of the horological land. In this entry, we examine the history of the chronometer, the designation for a particularly accurate timepiece. How accurate does a mechanical watch need to be, really? In an era in which […] The post A History of the Chronometer, the Gold Standard of Watchmaking appeared first on InsideHook.