horological
adjective
hor·o·log·i·cal
ˌhȯr-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
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Over two decades later, the Freak, with its advanced materials and unusual design, is still considered a unique horological breakthrough—though U.N. continues to toy with its form, tweaking it subtly and expanding the collection.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2023
The acquisition underscores the fierce competition between horological heavyweights for both customers and prime locations.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
And one highlight has set the horological world alight.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2023
Sotheby's Two horological masterpieces are heading to auction next month—and both of them were made by the same talented watchmaker.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2023
Hindman has lined up one helluva horological haul for collectors this fall.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2023
The watch is one of five new references that were released last Thursday by the two aforementioned horological heavyweights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2023
Inside an anechoic chamber specially dedicated to this horological complication, the specialist will first ascertain the resonant frequency of each gong.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2023
The classic Calatrava, with its sleek lines and pure form, is a horological master class in sotto voce eleganza.
—Leena Kim, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2023
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2023
The acquisition underscores the fierce competition between horological heavyweights for both customers and prime locations.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2023
And one highlight has set the horological world alight.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2023
Sotheby's Two horological masterpieces are heading to auction next month—and both of them were made by the same talented watchmaker.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2023
Hindman has lined up one helluva horological haul for collectors this fall.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2023
The watch is one of five new references that were released last Thursday by the two aforementioned horological heavyweights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2023
Inside an anechoic chamber specially dedicated to this horological complication, the specialist will first ascertain the resonant frequency of each gong.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2023
The classic Calatrava, with its sleek lines and pure form, is a horological master class in sotto voce eleganza.
—Leena Kim, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of horological was
in the 15th century
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“Horological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horological. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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