Nicholas Hacko Watchmaker

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Friday, January 31, 2014

Making my own watch: the moment of truth

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The sample case components of the first production run arrived mid-day yesterday. I can't remember when was the last time I felt s...
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Making my own watch (3)

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Good news: all the case blanks and bezels have been machined with two samples polished, ready for final inspection. As I type this, the case...
Friday, December 13, 2013

Making my own watch (2)

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December 13, 2013. Time flies - it is already mid December and the case machining is still few days away. The good news: final set of prod...
Monday, November 11, 2013

Making my own watch

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Designed, assembled, adjusted, and guaranteed in Australia. Well, that is as much as we can do right now. Which is, quite frankly, ambit...
Thursday, November 7, 2013

$1 Rolex follow-up

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We received an email from the lucky purchaser of our $1 Rolex , Tomas Price, detailing his experience through the contest. You can read his ...

Ruined enjoyment

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Below is a message that I received from one of my subscribers: "Dear N, A few months ago I emailed you for a repair quote on (a new...

Tower clock. Altes Rathaus, Marienplatz, Munich

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Ink and watercolour by Tanya H.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Walking the walk - Large wrists? No problem! Extra long straps in stock

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A couple years ago I wrote an article in which, in fairly strong terms, I questioned some economic fundamentals. Here is one such example...
Monday, November 4, 2013

The Top 6 most ridiculous closing lines

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Luckily this does not happen all the time, but it does every now and then. When it does happen, it is so painfully predictable that you can...

Introducing the DivorceMaker 3.0

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There is no other watch winder out there that would test your relationship like the DivorceMaker. Apart from a written approval from your w...
Friday, November 1, 2013

Prague Astronomical clock

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Installed in 1411 this is the third oldest astronomical clock in the world and the only one still in perfect working order. Drawing by Ta...
Monday, October 28, 2013

Clocks and Automatons : Androides Jaquet-Droz

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Those of you that caught it, I'm sure enjoyed last night's BBC documentary on clockwork and automata. Coincidently, just a coupl...
Thursday, October 24, 2013

Trouble in Paradise

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The other day we received a Rolex GMT in the mail. One of those 'never seen before' jobs. The bracelet was twisted with such force...
Thursday, October 17, 2013

$1 Rolex: Brace yourself for an insane offer !

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I'm known in the watch industry for being different. I buy watches, sell watches, repair watches, and run two of the only watch new...
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