Journal
Travel Companion
As summer kicks in and travel plans get made, we look at the history of “the” travel watch, the Rolex GMT, as well as some modern options
A moment of pride
Provenance, or the history of ownership, is one of the most important factors when determining the value of an object, and this is particularly true in the case of watches.
In 2005, the Rolex Ma...
Best watch picks for young executives on the rise
Nothing complements the strength and the character of a man quite like his watch. Here’s a selection of distinct time pieces, at different price ranges, that will prove that you measure up in an...
How to pimp your watch
A few years ago, while I was in LA scouring the city for unique vintage timepieces, I came across a craft shop with a very distinct service that allowed customers to experience the wonders of cus...
How to pick your first really expensive watch
Watch collecting might be one of the most expensive hobbies in the world but it is most likely also one of the most rewarding. Being in the industry for more than 20 years now I have observed t...
What you need to know about watch maintenance
If you’ve ever owned a watch (we all do!) then you will know that a watch needs some TLC every now and then.
To start off, a mechanical watch can last forever provided it is well manufactured an...
Fast Cars and Racy Watches
Cars and watches go hand in hand, and we love both, so we’ve taken our favourite cars and paired them up with the ideal watch to wear while driving!
Dream pair 1: Starring the Aston Martin Vanqu...
How to identify a fake watch?
I get this question all the time and the answer is: It can be a bit tricky! To spot a fake from an original (unless you see Lolex on the dial instead of Rolex!) is not always straight-on, but onc...
Momentum at Baselworld
What better topic to launch our Blog than with our personal highlights of Basel World 2013 – the annual pilgrimage of the watch community!