Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
There’s a strange irony in the world of horology: some of the most legendary watches ever made didn’t come from a watchmaker’s boardroom but from the salty, pressurized depths of the ocean. The story of COMEX watches begins not in Switzerland, but in 1961 Marseille, France, where a young engineer named Henri Germain Delauze founded Compagnie Maritime d’Expertises—better known as COMEX. Delauze wasn’t chasing trends or prestige; he was chasing the ocean itself, determined to push humans deeper and longer beneath the waves than anyone thought possible. COMEX became the elite in commercial diving—specializing in saturation dives, undersea engineering, and missions so far beneath the surface that even steel bends under pressure.
About Times Ticking
Times Ticking is a horology-focused channel exploring the history, craftsmanship, and cultural impact of mechanical timekeeping. Our videos span vintage and modern watches, pivotal moments in watch history, restoration insights, and the way timepieces intersect with industry, design, and everyday life.
We also explore watches in pop culture—from iconic movie timepieces and celebrity watch collections to rare, unusual, and historically significant watches that tell stories beyond the dial. Each episode blends historical research, storytelling, and real-world watchmaking knowledge to reveal why these objects matter.
Whether you’re a collector, enthusiast, historian, or simply fascinated by how watches shape identity, culture, and technology, Time Sticking offers thoughtful, well-researched content rooted in precision and respect for the craft.
🔔 Subscribe for horological history, watch restoration insights, collector stories, pop culture deep dives, and the enduring legacy of mechanical watches.
💬 Have a favorite watch, film moment, or collection worth exploring? Join the conversation in the comments.
Watch More from Times Ticking
- Railroad Watches Explained – youtu.be/nx6cYIWzNiM
- The Evolution of Precision Timekeeping – youtu.be/zgGz-VMxh7o
📚 Full Horology Playlist – youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4HhpiD82DRgfbSdLnrKcD-WNJaiKGe5K
🌐 Learn More & Connect with Times Ticking
Website (Watch Repair & Services): timesticking.com
Instagram: instagram.com/t_ticking
Twitter / X: twitter.com/T_Ticking123
Facebook: facebook.com/timestickingwatchrepair
#WatchHistory #Horology #WatchRepair
There’s a strange irony in the world of horology: some of the most legendary watches ever made didn’t come from a watchmaker’s boardroom but from the salty, pressurized depths of the ocean. The story of COMEX watches begins not in Switzerland, but in 1961 Marseille, France, where a young engineer named Henri Germain Delauze founded Compagnie Maritime d’Expertises—better known as COMEX. Delauze wasn’t chasing trends or prestige; he was chasing the ocean itself, determined to push humans deeper and longer beneath the waves than anyone thought possible. COMEX became the elite in commercial diving—specializing in saturation dives, undersea engineering, and missions so far beneath the surface that even steel bends under pressure.
About Times Ticking
Times Ticking is a horology-focused channel exploring the history, craftsmanship, and cultural impact of mechanical timekeeping. Our videos span vintage and modern watches, pivotal moments in watch history, restoration insights, and the way timepieces intersect with industry, design, and everyday life.
We also explore watches in pop culture—from iconic movie timepieces and celebrity watch collections to rare, unusual, and historically significant watches that tell stories beyond the dial. Each episode blends historical research, storytelling, and real-world watchmaking knowledge to reveal why these objects matter.
Whether you’re a collector, enthusiast, historian, or simply fascinated by how watches shape identity, culture, and technology, Time Sticking offers thoughtful, well-researched content rooted in precision and respect for the craft.
🔔 Subscribe for horological history, watch restoration insights, collector stories, pop culture deep dives, and the enduring legacy of mechanical watches.
💬 Have a favorite watch, film moment, or collection worth exploring? Join the conversation in the comments.
Watch More from Times Ticking
- Railroad Watches Explained – youtu.be/nx6cYIWzNiM
- The Evolution of Precision Timekeeping – youtu.be/zgGz-VMxh7o
📚 Full Horology Playlist – youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4HhpiD82DRgfbSdLnrKcD-WNJaiKGe5K
🌐 Learn More & Connect with Times Ticking
Website (Watch Repair & Services): timesticking.com
Instagram: instagram.com/t_ticking
Twitter / X: twitter.com/T_Ticking123
Facebook: facebook.com/timestickingwatchrepair
#WatchHistory #Horology #WatchRepair
