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Swatch Group

The Swatch Group is today the largest manufacturer and distributor of finished watches in the world. Its website provides information on the company, as well as affiliated companies, investor relations and press releases.

http://www.swatchgroup.com

Britannica

Britannica.com offers an overview of the history of timekeeping, from sundials to cesium atomic clocks. Its explanatory animations allow the user to understand time measurement techniques and technologies.

http://www.britannica.com/clockworks/main.html

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

This site by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides an illustrated history of time measurement from ancient calendar systems to the time zones and atomic clocks of today.

http://physics.nist.gov/GenInt/Time/time.html

Ecole technique de la Vallée de Joux

Official site of the Ecole technique de la Vallée de Joux, offering training in advanced watchmaking.

http://www.etvj.ch

Ecole Tempus

Comprehensive online encyclopaedia of horology. An essential reference for enthusiasts and professionals, and a vast portal for famous watch brands, watchmaking schools, museums, associations etc. Includes among its numerous sections: best sellers, news, auctions, dictionaries, forums etc.

http://www.worldtempus.com