Sites related to Horology, the science and technology of timekeeping. This category includes the theory, the history, the technology, the art and every imaginable aspect of Horology.
Company specialized in all aspects of work connected with church clocks, public clocks, and tower clocks which includes the full historical restoration of antique clock movements. http://www.clockmaker.co.uk
Website showing the restoration of a french flat bed tower clock in great detail, step by step, as well as other information and links of tower clock sites. http://www.my-time-machines.net
Complete five-part explanation of time and how it is measured, including information about clocks, time zones, calendars, BC and AD. http://www.howstuffworks.com/time.htm
The Smithsonian Institute's exhibition on the changing ways we have measured, used, and thought about time over the past three hundred years. http://americanhistory.si.edu/ontime/
Website of Antica Orologeria Zamberlan, Italy. Extensive technical and historical explanation of the restoration and controversy of the "Orologio" Tower at St. Mark's Square, Venice. http://www.orologeria.com/english/tower/index.htm
Watch a master clockmaker building a clock movement from scratch. Hundreds of photos and drawings, plus a complete description of the process and CAD plans. http://www.onlineclockbuilding.com
Core algorithm of international time scale has multiple metrology applications, from atomic clock frequency characterization to definition of the meter. Equation, explanation and publications. http://www.allanstime.com/AllanVariance/
Description of the restoration of Jens Olsen's Astronomical Clock, a masterpiece in Copenhagen City Hall that consists of 15.448 individual parts. http://www.ateliera.dk/olsen.htm
Learn about the history of clocks and watches, and discover the evolution of timekeeping devices from the first primitive sundials to the ultramodern atomic clocks. Includes a timeline. http://home.rochester.rr.com/kjmpage/clockshistory.html
Traditional horology website with information and mantainance tips. Technical descriptions and troubleshooting of escapements. Grandfather clocks, wall clocks, and watches. http://www.abbeyclock.com/
Horological index for organizations, clock and watch museums, related software, mailing lists and links. Maintained by Gordon T. Uber. http://www.ubr.com/clocks/
A brief history of time keeping. How mankind has used the sun, water, candles, sand, pendulums, springs, electronics, tuning forks, and quartz crystals, to tell time. http://www.ernie.cummings.net/clock.htm
Description, pictures and diagrams of many of the horological products made before 1945 By Gent's of Leicester GB, including a rare Observatory controlled transmitter. http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/Pulsynetic