How to Set a Star Tech ST 3000 (Operating Instructions)

The discontinued Swiss Army Star Tech ST3000 is almost exactly the same as the updated ST4000 model. Both watches have the 24 hour scale on the dial, but the newer dial includes labels for the 5 buttons and crown. Your ST3000 looks cleaner without those markings, but that means you’ll have to remember the function [...]

February 16th, 2010 by keepthetime 
What are the numbers on the back of Panerai watches?

A lot of you Panerai guys might be wondering what all the confusing numbers are on the back of your watch – with so many experts, the watch world can be an intimidating arena to ask questions. Never fear, the answer is here.
Refer to the chart above to get an idea of what everything means. [...]

February 5th, 2010 by keepthetime 
Glashutte Senator Perpetual Calendar Instructions (caliber 100-02)

Hope this helps you figure out how to set your Glashutte Senator Perpetual Calendar watch. Please not that these instructions are posted for information only and it is advised to take your perpetual calendar watch to an Authorized Glashutte dealer for help with setting it. Please also note that these instructions are borrowed from the [...]

February 3rd, 2010 by keepthetime 
Pocket Watch Size Guide

The pocket watch sizes below refer to the movement size. These measurements are not related to the size of the case or dial. The chart below will convert American pocket watch sizes to millimeters. Check out the KeepTheTime collection of antique pocket watches here!

Size
Inches
Millimeters

20s
1 5/6
46.56

18s Common
1 23/30
44.86

17s
1 22/30
44.02

16s Common
1 21/30
43.18

14s Common
1 19/30
41.48

12s Common
1 17/30
39.78

10s Common
1 [...]

January 28th, 2010 by keepthetime 
KeepTheTime Watch of the Week: DOXA SUB 5000T Military

Doxa SUB 5000T Military Sharkhunter Seaconqueror professional divers watch

Limited edition – only 5000 pieces worldwide
Hand assembled in Switzerland

Automatic self-winding mechanical movement

Swiss made (based on caliber ETA 2892)
25 jewels w/ 42 hours power reserve
Incabloc anti-shock protection

Heavy duty 316L stainless steel black PVD case

45mm diameter
47mm long
15mm high

Unidirectional rotating bezel

US Navy no decompression table engraved

Domed sapphire crystal (3mm [...]

January 18th, 2010 by keepthetime 
How to Reset a Renato Chronograph Watch to Zero

The above image displays the basic functions of a Renato chronograph watch. The image below tells you how to reset/readjust your Renato quartz chronograph watch if the second hand ever stops lining up at zero.

January 17th, 2010 by keepthetime 
KeepTheTime Watch of the Week: Tudor Monarch

Tudor Geneve Monarch stainless steel and 18K gold two-tone unisex watch

Model 15733
Circa 1980s-1990s

Swiss quartz movement
Stainless steel case with 18K gold bezel

About 36mm diameter with crown

Stainless steel / 18K gold bracelet
Sapphire crystal
Champagne dial
Water resistant up to 50m

Screw down crown

Old retail price $2,900 (discontinued)

More info about the Tudor/Rolex relationship and the History of Tudor.

January 10th, 2010 by keepthetime 
Watch Winders – The New Personal Trainer!

Why should you invest in a watch winder? Simply, a watch winder is like a personal trainer, it keeps your timepiece in great shape! It makes sense right! You spend a lot of money on a Rolex, you want your investment to be sound for the long haul.
The function of the automatic watch winder is [...]

December 20th, 2009 by keepthetime 
Kobold Arctic Diver Tactical – KTT Holiday Gift Box

This beautiful Kobold Arctic Diver Tactical with three slot watch box, two calfskin straps, zulu strap, Kobold toolkit, and Official North/South Pole Expedition Patch is this weeks holiday special at KeepTheTime.com.
The watch itself currently retails for $5,250! We’re offering you the same watch with tons of exciting stocking stuffers! And of course don’t forget to [...]

December 14th, 2009 by KTTB 
Ikepod Watch Co. Hemipode Big-Date Watch

Want a quality Swiss watch with visionary aesthetics of an internationally acclaimed designer? Then the Ikepod Hemipode Big-Date watch is for you. Marc Newson designed this pod-like timekeeper. Not only is Marc Newson an accomplished artist, he also co-founded the Ikepod Watch Co.
The Hemipode HD03, available at KTT boasts a mechanical self-winding automatic chronograph movement [...]

December 6th, 2009 by admin 
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