@cmuratori horology for hours (hora geek for hour). Chronos is Greek for time. So horology is specifically about that unit of time.
Does anyone out there happen to know the difference between chronometry and horology? They sound like the same thing to me.
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@markpapadakis But it doesn't seem to be? I mean yes, "Horology" may derive from "hour", but as a science it is just about measuring time,. - Show replies
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@cmuratori I generally see 'horology' used to describe building/repairing timepieces, as opposed to using them.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@cmuratori Horology generally refers to the study of mechanical time keeping devices, while chronometry can also cover electronic devices.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@cmuratori if it is any help, horloge in French refers to the big old time devices like closets :p horlogerie is the craft of fixing themThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@cmuratori 'horloge suisse':usually refers to precise time measuring,swiss craft being legendary in the field.I guess mechanical vs digital?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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