What Lugs Can Add to a Timepiece Watches are incredibly detailed pieces of machinery. This is true not only from a technical perspective but also from an aesthetic one. You may find that you gravitate toward models with a certain case shape or band…
The Unconventional Rolex Sky-Dweller The Sky-Dweller is one of the newer additions to the Rolex catalog. When it first launched in 2012, it instantly garnered attention because it debuted an entirely new complication for the brand. This innovative fu…
You meet a lot of people in your life. The ones who breathe new energy into a room, and the ones who suck the air out of it. There are the quiet types and the ones who seem larger-than-life. And then there is that rare person who is so dynamic that t…
Of all the luxury watch brands, Jaeger-LeCoultre may seem like one of the more unattainable to the average buyer. Even in the pre-owned market, their models can be five figures. It’s true, Jaeger-LeCoultre creates some of the most elaborately designe…
No complication is quite as romantic, elegant, and poetic as the moonphase. It’s also one of the oldest watch complications, with origins dating back to Ancient Greece. As the name suggests, the initial purpose of the this complication was to display…
Video Transcription There are few watches that get an instantaneous waitlist and the Rolex GMT Master II is no exception. Rolex is one of the most recognized brands in the world and, with that, one of the most exclusive. The 2018 release of the, long…
The rivalry between in-house and ETA movements is decades old. However, it seems to be more prevalent in recent years as growing numbers of manufacturers create their own calibers in-house. As a result, in-house movements have become an increasingly…
Video Transcription Water resistance is a fickle thing. People will often mistake water-resistant for waterproof, and these are not the same. A watch should never be considered waterproof, rather water-resistant. For starters, a depth rating is reall…
Celebrity Watch Spotting Season Award season officially kicked off in August with the Teen Choice Awards and MTV’s VMAs. Now, the annual Emmy Awards are upon us. The 2019 nominees for Lead Actor and Lead Actress seem to have a number of things in com…
With charm no modern Rolex sport model can truly imitate, the GMT-Master (ref. 1675) is an icon of legends past. A watch from the era of true Rolex tool watches, the GMT-Master was first commissioned for PanAm pilots in the late 1960s. After a week o…
Video Transcription The Speedmaster is the watch from OMEGA. OMEGA first introduced the watch in 1957 as a sports chronograph, but by the late 60s it was known as the Moon Watch. NASA approved the Speedmaster, and only the Speedmaster, for manned spa…
The changing of seasons brings all kinds of shifts. Some of the most notable are physical, such as shifts in the weather. With these changes in temperature, we change things in our lives, like the clothes we wear. In addition to these physical shifts…
Recapping the U.S. Open's Top Player Performances The 2019 U.S. Open featured unexpected upsets, unsurprising victories, and, of course, spectacular watches on and off the court. World No. 1 Serbian tennis pro and Seiko ambassador Novak Djokovic went…
Comparing Popular Chronographs Across Brands The chronograph has been around for nearly two centuries. A French watchmaker named Nicolas Mathieu Rieussec first invented the complication back in 1821. However, the chronograph didn’t become more mainst…
Watches have been slowly but surely growing in size over the past several decades. This trend is most noticeable when it comes to design elements like case size. At one time, 36mm to 38mm was standard sizing for men’s watches. Now, 40mm or more is be…
Video Transcription If you're starting a watch collection a dive watch is a great option. They're tough, they can handle water, and they're great for everyday wear. This makes them one of the most versatile watch types. But what makes a dive watch? T…
2019 marks Rolex’s second season as the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the U.S. Open. After securing this partnership with the tournament in 2018 and another with the French Open in 2019, Rolex is now the Official Timekeeper and Official W…
Aaron Rodgers Over Time The only thing badder than the 2019 NFL kickoff matchup is Illinois native Betty White. If you didn’t see the promo featuring the 97-year old entertainment icon, it’s worth checking out. Whether you’re a Packers fan, Bears fan…
Rory McIlroy On and Off the Green Rory McIlroy is an Irish professional golfer who plays on both the European and PGA Tours. McIlroy once held the world No. 1 spot for 95 weeks. However, in 2019 he comes in at No. 2 behind Brooks Koepka. In just over…
Dive watches are undoubtedly the ultimate summer timepiece. They’re performance-ready for annual trips to the beach or nearest body of water. Plus, their sporty aesthetic lends itself to any summer adventure. However, dive watches aren’t just for the…
Discontinued watches are among some of the most highly sought after and highly coveted in the pre-owned market. This also means that they could be more expensive pre-owned than they were when they were new. However, these models are worth it. They re…
Kei Nishikori is a Japanese professional tennis player, ranked No. 5 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 2019. In just over a decade of professional play, he’s managed to set a number of records. He’s the first Japanese male tennis pl…
Dominic Thiem is an Austrian professional tennis player ranked No. 4 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 2019. This makes him the second highest ranked Austrian player in the history of the sport behind former world No. 1 Thomas Muste…
Have you ever dropped your watch? Remember that feeling of reaching down to pick it up?? Have you ever misplaced your watch? Remember that panicked feeling when retracing your steps to find it? Whether you own one nice watch or a dozen, the…
This may not be a normal Splurge vs. Steal, but hear us out. Watches aren't always the same in looks, but sometimes they draw similar inspiration and that is the case with the Panerai and the Breitling. So let's take a look. Two Watches Optimized for…