Automatic and hand winding mechanical watches

Understanding the Difference Between Automatic and Hand-Winding Mechanical Watches

Often we get questions from customers curious about understanding watch movements.
August 15, 2018
Perfect watch material

Ceramic: The Perfect Watch Material for Summer

As more and more watch brands delve into the realm of high-tech materials for watch cases and bracelets, we are witnessing a host of wonderful new ceramic watches emerge on the market. 
August 09, 2018
Rubies inside watch

Are the Rubies Inside Watch Movements Real Gemstones?

One of the key questions we get from novice collectors when they read about watches and the technical specifications of watch movements is, “Are the rubies inside the watch real?”
July 12, 2018
Serviced mechanical watches

Mechanical Watches | How Often Do They Need to Be Serviced?

Just like your car needs regular maintenance, so, too, does your fine mechanical watch.
July 07, 2018
Watch strap types for summer

Pros and Cons of Watch Strap Types for Summer

It is official: summer is here, and with it comes short sleeves, more casual attire and a host of wonderful outdoor activities — many including water.
June 06, 2018
anti-magnetic watch

What It Means When Your Watch Is Anti-Magnetic

Did you know that something as simple as using a cell phone (especially with a rechargeable cell phone cover), going through airport security and even flying can affect the accuracy of your mechanical watch? 
May 25, 2018
Pantone

How to Spice Up Your Wardrobe With the Pantone Colors of Summer 2018

With Meadowlark Yellow and Ultra Violet leading the color trends for 2018, according to the Pantone Color Institute, we have seen an interesting resurgence of yellow and blue/purple this year on the runways and on the wrists.
May 22, 2018
Indy 500

Indy 500 2016 Race Winner Alexander Rossi Signed TAG Heuer Watches

The Indianapolis 500 is known to be the greatest spectacle in racing and the largest sporting event in the world.
May 18, 2018
IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon.

Here’s an Easy Guide to Understanding Perpetual Calendars

We often get reader comments and questions about a variety of complications. While we understand that many of our readers are avid watch collectors, some are also novices.
April 23, 2018
Diver watch

Understanding the Key Functions of a Diver’s Watch

Understanding what constitutes a great diver’s watch is important, as most high-precision diver’s watches offer a series of functions that could prove useful. With summer approaching, one may want to consider a new purchase to accompany that deep dive.
April 12, 2018
New Breitling Navitimer 8

Four Things You Need To Know About the New Breitling Navitimer 8 and CEO Georges Kern

If you are a watch lover, you have most likely seen the all-new Breitling Navitimer 8
March 21, 2018
Marco bicego black mother of pearl

Lunaria Just Got More Luxurious | Marco Bicego Black Mother of Pearl

The Iconic Marco Bicego Lunaria collection has been reimaged with Black Mother of Pearl and we find it to be the perfect contemporary take on a timeless beauty.