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Technical Specs and Photography

How to record detailed watch specifications, manage multi-photo galleries, and store provenance papers in Horologe.

Creating and Documenting a Timepiece

When adding an entry to your collection (+ button), Horologe accommodates both basic identifiers and horological specifications:

General Information

  • Brand and Model: e.g., Omega Speedmaster Professional, Grand Seiko SBGA211, Rolex Submariner.
  • Nickname: e.g., Moonwatch, Snowflake, Kermit.
  • Reference & Serial Number: official manufacturer codes.
  • Production Year and Acquisition Date.

Movement & Case Details

  • Movement Type: Manual wind, Automatic, Quartz, Spring Drive, Electro-mechanical, Solar.
  • Caliber & Frequency: caliber name, beat rate (e.g., 28,800 vph, 21,600 vph), power reserve in hours, and jewel count.
  • Case Dimensions: diameter (e.g., 39 mm, 41 mm), thickness, lug-to-lug distance, and lug width for strap matching.
  • Materials & Crystal: 316L/904L steel, grade 2/5 titanium, gold, bronze, ceramic; domed sapphire, Hesalite/acrylic, or mineral crystal.
  • Water Resistance: recorded in bar, atmospheres, or meters (e.g., 100m / 10 bar, 300m / 30 bar).

Managing Photos and Provenance Documents

Horologe supports comprehensive visual documentation:

  1. Cover Photo: primary hero image showcased on collection cards and widgets.
  2. Supplemental Angles: high-res macro captures of dial textures, case flanks, engraved casebacks, exposed balances, or custom straps.
  3. Receipts & Provenance: take photos or import PDFs of original warranty booklets, certificates of authenticity, and service receipts.

Robust Path Resolution

Images are stored in sandboxed directories. On both iOS and Android, Horologe resolves relative file paths with fallback logic, ensuring photos remain connected across OS container identifier changes and updates.