horology

noun ho·rol·o·gy \ hə-ˈrä-lə-jē \

Updated on: 3 Apr 2018

Definition of horology

1 : the science of measuring time

2 : the art of making instruments for indicating time

Recent Examples of horology from the Web

Hundreds of watches were unveiled at the show, from new Casio G-Shocks (don’t sleep on their retro tribute to the very first model) all the way up million-dollar pieces from haute horology’s most exclusive makers.

— daniel bentley, Fortune, "The 5 Hottest Watches From Baselworld 2018," 28 Mar. 2018
What is fun, though not new, is that the Apple Watch actually pays homage to one of horology's greatest complications (and one of my personal favorites) with its lap-timer.

— ben clymer, Bloomberg.com, "The Apple Watch Series 3 Edition Reviewed," 3 Oct. 2017
Among the buzzy standouts at this year’s Baselworld, horology’s world’s fair, was Patek Philippe’s 7130G, a stunning 36mm, white-gold wristwatch.

— stacy perman, Fortune, "Why Watch Brands Are Finally Taking Women Seriously," 24 Sep. 2017
Indeed, Bulgari has made a statement in the world of haute horology by sending its premium men’s line on a crash diet.

— alex williams, New York Times, "Bulgari Sets Record for Thinnest Self-Winding Watch," 27 Mar. 2017

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