Horology

Horology is the scientific study of time measurement and the art of making timekeeping instruments. [1]

What Horology Includes

Time Measurement: The science of tracking time accurately.
Clock and Watchmaking: The craft of designing and building clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches.
Restoration: Repairing and preserving antique or historical timepieces. [1, 2]

Common Timekeeping Devices

Sundials and Hourglasses: Ancient tools that track the sun or falling sand.
Mechanical and Automatic Clocks: Devices powered by springs and gears.
Quartz and Atomic Clocks: Modern systems that use crystals or atomic vibrations for high precision.

People who study or work with these devices are called horologists