horology
noun
ho·rol·o·gy
hə-ˈrä-lə-jē 
1
: the science of measuring time
2
: the art of making instruments for indicating time
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The space showcased an extensive collection of high jewelry watches, demonstrating Bulgari’s mastery in blending horology with haute jewelry.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
In Weekend 2 Today, Biver unveils two new watches in the Automatique collection, returning to one of the most classic looks in horology: yellow gold.
—Kristen Shirley, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
But why has the world of horology fallen for colorful hard-stone dials?
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Beyond the technical specs and finishing, what stands out most is how confidently these watches break away from traditional high horology watch design.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
In Weekend 2 Today, Biver unveils two new watches in the Automatique collection, returning to one of the most classic looks in horology: yellow gold.
—Kristen Shirley, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
But why has the world of horology fallen for colorful hard-stone dials?
—Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Beyond the technical specs and finishing, what stands out most is how confidently these watches break away from traditional high horology watch design.
—Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Horology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horology. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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