The tick-tick sound comes from the movement of gears and parts inside the clock. In mechanical clocks, a part called the ...

The familiar tick-tock of wall clocks originates from the escapement mechanism, which controls gear movement in precise steps. While our brains perceive two distinct sounds, clocks actually produce ...

Time zones are a complicated but necessary evil. Humans like the numbers on the clock to vaguely match up with what the sun is doing in the sky outside. To that end, different places in the world keep ...

While Tiffany & Co. is best known for its diamond jewelry, the brand also puts out a line of elevated home goods. For the latest addition to its “Time Objects” collection, the clock-specific arm of ...