horology

[ haw-rol-uh-jee, hoh- ]

/ hɔˈrɒl ə dʒi, hoʊ- /

the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time.

Origin of horology

1810–20; < Greek hōro- (combining form of hṓra hour) + -logy

The movements are of the finest quality which the art of horology is at present capable of producing.

It May Be True Volume 1 of 3 |Mrs. Wood
There were many offshoots and developments of this main stem of Chinese horology.

On the Origin of Clockwork, Perpetual Motion Devices, and the Compass |Derek J. de Solla Price
In the early days of horology the apprentice was taught the art of making a complete watch.

Rules and Practice for Adjusting Watches |Walter J. Kleinlein
Olive Oil has been used as a lubricant since the early days of horology, the older writers giving many methods of treating it.

Friction, Lubrication and the Lubricants in Horology |William T. Lewis

It may indeed be said, that Bréguet's efforts gave a character to French horology that it has never lost.

Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. V, No. XXV, June, 1852 |Various

horology

/ (hɒˈrɒlədʒɪ) /

the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time

horologic (ˌhɒrəˈlɒdʒɪk) or horological, adjective

horology

[ hô-rŏl′ə-jē ]

The science of measuring time.