Being a watch guy involves not only collecting* watches (* - that’s a loaded word, but you get it) but also scouring the Internet on watch forums, Google image searches, and Instagram, drooling over the latest and greatest from the countless watch ho…
Origins of the Ring Lock System For more than four decades, the Sea-Dweller and Submariner served as Rolex’s collection of dive watches. While the Submariner continues to be a staple of the brand’s catalog, the reign of the Sea-Dweller ended in 2008…
With certain watches, you don’t even bother to look at the price tag. They lure you in with an intoxicating dial color, a captivating complication, or a purely enchanting movement through the caseback. Sometimes, a watch just calls to you and resonat…
Video Transcription A question we get asked all the time is, "What watch would you recommend from blank brand?" And this is such a common question, and the answer is really subjective. However, we figured we'd share some of our recommendations from p…
In 2005, the Big Bang helped transform the Hublot brand. The model spurred from the original vision of the brand’s founder. Later, the legendary Jean-Claude Biver brought the Big Bang to fruition. Ultimately, the model was crucial in establishing the…
The quartz watch threatened the future of the mechanical watch industry during the Quartz Crisis of the 1970s and 80s. Ever since, there’s been a stigma around quartz timepieces. Many believe that because they’re less expensive, they’re lesser than…
When it comes to the world of small, rectangular watches, Cartier has reigned king for almost a century. The Cartier Tank made its debut in 1917, and since then, it’s become a silhouette we all know very well. What did Jackie Kennedy, Fred Astaire, a…
You might have grown up watching him on TV. Perhaps you were lucky enough to dine at one of his restaurants. Maybe you enjoy cooking recipes from one of his books. No matter how you knew him, Anthony Bourdain was pervasive force in kitchens across Am…
By the 1950s, Breitling had firmly established themselves as the suppliers of the most superior pilot watches on the market. Their aviation legacy began the decade prior with the Chronomat. Then, in 1952, they continued to grow their presence in the…
Rolex’s history with military forces spans nearly a century. In that time, they’ve designed timepieces for a wide array of military groups. One of their most famous partnerships has been with the British Ministry of Defense, for whom they created the…
Video Transcription The Rolex Submariner is often considered the benchmark for a watch. In its 60 plus years in production its mechanical upgrades have made it a higher performing tool watch, however with increased demand, the evolution of Rolex as a…
Video Transcription Here's a quick tutorial on how to remove and install a bracelet on a watch without lug holes, and it's pretty simple. All you need is a spring bar tool, a soft place to work, and some tape. Removing the Bracelet So, step one, and…
WatchTime New York is the largest luxury watch event in America, held annually in the heart of Manhattan. Here, collectors, enthusiasts, and members of the industry come together for a spectacular two-day event. It begins with a VIP cocktail receptio…
When you think of watches linked to the military, you’ll most likely recall brands with a rich heritage. You’ll draw back to manufacturers who played a role in the World Wars and subsequently the rise of the wristwatch. On the other hand, you might n…
The Daytona has consistently been one of Rolex’s most successful watches since it first launched in 1963. Over the years, certain variations of the model have garnered special attention and become highly coveted. There are the Paul Newman Daytonas of…
Video Transcription Here's a quick tutorial on how to remove and install a bracelet on a watch with pierced logs or lug holes. It's pretty simple and all you need is a spring bar tool, a soft place to work, and some tape. Removing the Bracelet So, st…
When you think of great watchmakers today, you likely think of the Swiss. However, the British are among some of the most important watchmakers in history. In the 1700s, England was considered the king of watches. By 1800, it’s estimated that the Bri…
Skeleton Watches Reminiscent of the Halloween Season Skeleton watches are arguably some of the most visually interesting models on the market. To create these unique designs, watchmakers reveal the inner workings through the dial by stripping it to t…
In 1945, Rolex celebrated the brand’s 40th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, they wanted to launch a new watch design that was different from anything else they offered. The result was the original Datejust. It was the first automatic and wa…
Video Transcription We've already covered the dive watch and how it's a perfect everyday wear, and a great start to any collection. But we didn't cover all the nitty-gritty functionalities of the watch. One of the most notable features of a dive watc…
The rise of social media platforms like Instagram has inevitably led to the rise of photo techniques, like the selfie. In the watch community, we’ve developed our own “watch selfie” of sorts – the wrist shot. Maybe you like sharing pictures of your w…
Throughout history, the sport of racing and watches have gone hand in hand. Motorsports are dependent on highly accurate timekeeping. At one point, sport and racing chronographs were vital in recording lap times. While this is no longer the case, thi…
When asked how to start a wardrobe, my response is always the same: begin with the classic style basics. The same thing applies to purchasing watches, regardless of if you’re a collector or a one-time buyer. Few watches in the world are more classic…
You could be forgiven in 2019 for not really having a solid idea of what a “dress watch” really is anymore. More than ever, we live life casually. Business casual dress codes (sometimes loosely implemented) have dominated our workplaces for years. Ev…
Historical Uses of the Minute Repeater Of all the watch complications, the minute repeater is one of the most unique, complex, and labor intensive. Both Edward Barlow and Daniel Quare claim to have debuted the first repeating mechanism back in the la…