There once was a time when brands and companies took advertising and gadgets very seriously. Restaurants offered you custom matches to light up a smoke, Airlines had personalised luggage and bags, ...

Collecting watches is - or at least should be - a matter of taste. The first rule is, always buy what you like. However, a wise collector should also know his budget, and try to make the most out o...

More than a century ago the little town of Basel in Switzerland became something like the center wheel of the watchmaking industry. The year 1917 saw the opening of the first Schweizer Mustermesse,...

Your suitcase is packed, your passport is tucked into your breast pocket, and you're running through your itinerary, ready to go – there's only one last detail to consider: Which watch are you goin...

There's an old saying – "One man's trash is another man's treasure." Being in this business I've often wondered to myself: What is it, exactly, that determines the relative value of a collectible? ...

It has been said that "The most treasured heirlooms are the sweet memories of our family that we pass down to our children.” And it’s true – the bonds of family are enduring, and more precious than...

            Back in 1917, at the first Schweizer Mustermesse fair in Basel, a few Swiss watchmakers exhibited their timepieces to the world. Their limited presence at the fair became an annual ev...

Leap years are eccentric by nature. I was recently amused to discover that they also have all kinds of superstitions associated with them. In Greece couples often avoid getting married in a leap y...

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...