Time Will Tell

Time Will Tell explores the fascinating world of clocks, watches, timepieces, and the technology we use to keep track of our lives. From vintage grandfather clocks and mechanical watches to modern smartwatches, atomic clocks, unusual ...more

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September 27, 2026 • 00:03:01
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WHY DOES A GRANDFATHER CLOCK STOP RUNNING? 7 Common Causes Explained

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com A grandfather clock that stops running does not always need a major repair. This episode walks through seven common...

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September 27, 2026 • 00:02:48
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WHY DO GRANDFATHER CLOCKS HAVE 3 WEIGHTS? What Each Weight Actually Does

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Why do traditional grandfather clocks often have three separate weights? This episode explains how a typical three-weight movement divides...

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September 27, 2026 • 00:03:13
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THE STRANGEST CLOCKS EVER BUILT: 10 Bizarre Ways Humans Have Told Time

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Time has been measured with far more than gears and clock hands. This episode explores ten unusual approaches: sundials,...

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September 27, 2026 • 00:03:31
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ATOMIC CLOCKS EXPLAINED: How Can a Clock Be Accurate for Millions of Years?

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Atomic clocks can achieve accuracy expressed as losing less than a second over millions of years, but how is...

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September 27, 2026 • 00:03:23
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WHY ROLEX WATCHES ARE SO EXPENSIVE: What Are You Actually Paying For?

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Why does a Rolex cost so much when inexpensive watches can keep excellent time? This episode separates the physical...

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September 27, 2026 • 00:03:31
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7 CLOCKS THAT CHANGED THE WAY HUMANS MEASURE TIME

Download free software at https://www.grandfatherclockchimes.com Seven major clock technologies transformed the way people measure, share, and depend on time. This episode moves from ancient...

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