horology
Study of timekeeping
Horology is the science and art of measuring time and making timepieces.
The term covers both the study of timekeeping principles and the craft of building clocks and watches.
A horologist may be a scholar of time measurement or a skilled watchmaker: He studied horology before opening his repair shop.
Tick-controlling clock component
- mainspringClock's power coil
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- hairspringCoiled timing regulator
- jewelsOrnamental precious stones
fusee · barrel · pinion · ratchet · pallet · lever · oscillator · wheelwork
Timepiece crafter and repairer
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- guillocheIntertwined curved ornamental pattern
- finishingBringing to completion
- polishingSmoothing by friction
skeletonization · beveling · enameling · restoration · loupe
Precision timekeeping instrument
- wristwatchPortable timekeeping accessory
- pocketwatchPortable hinged timepiece
- stopwatchInterval timing device
- sundialShadow-based timekeeper
Degree of correctness
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- chronometryScience of precise timekeeping
- timekeepingMeasuring duration's passage
synchronization · frequency · amplitude · rate · timing · adjustment · tolerance · sidereal
Measuring duration's passage
- calendarDate-tracking system
- epochDistinct historical period
- eraDistinct historical period
- almanacYearly data compilation
ephemeris · moonphase · zodiac · astronomical · solstice · equinox · UTC · meridian
Crystalline silicon dioxide
- smartwatchWearable wrist-worn computing device
- radio-controlledDirected via wireless signals
- solar-poweredEnergized by sunlight
- kineticRelating to motion
escapement
Tick-controlling clock component
- mainspringClock's power coil
- pendulumSuspended swinging weight
- hairspringCoiled timing regulator
jewels · fusee · barrel · pinion · ratchet · pallet · lever · oscillator · wheelwork · detent
watchmaker
Timepiece crafter and repairer
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
- guillocheIntertwined curved ornamental pattern
- finishingBringing to completion
polishing · skeletonization · beveling · enameling · restoration · loupe
chronometer
Precision timekeeping instrument
- wristwatchPortable timekeeping accessory
- pocketwatchPortable hinged timepiece
- stopwatchInterval timing device
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- chronometryScience of precise timekeeping
timekeeping · synchronization · frequency · amplitude · rate · timing · adjustment · tolerance · sidereal
timekeeping
Measuring duration's passage
almanac · ephemeris · moonphase · zodiac · astronomical · solstice · equinox · UTC · meridian · time-zone
quartz
Crystalline silicon dioxide
- smartwatchWearable wrist-worn computing device
- radio-controlledDirected via wireless signals
- solar-poweredEnergized by sunlight
- timekeepingclock, watch, watches, clocks, timer
- artisan craftshandmade goods, fine jewelry, artisan crafts, handcrafted furniture, watchmaking
- Swiss ExportsSwiss watches, Swiss chocolate, Swiss banks, Rolex, Lindt
- fine craftsfiligree, cloisonne, enamelwork, lacework, marquetry
- SwitzerlandBern, Geneva, Zurich, Basel, Lausanne
- watcheswristwatch, pocket watch, analog watch, digital watch, mechanical watch
horologygeodesy
Earth measurement science
cartography · astronomy · surveying · astrometry · geography
horologyeternity
Boundless temporal existence
timelessness · atemporality · chronophobia · mindfulness · infinity