RollieFest 2023: The Joy of Reconnecting
Insights by Momentum

RollieFest 2023: The Joy of Reconnecting

During the long days of lockdown, when many of us felt isolated, the memories of RollieFest 2019 served as a lifeline, connecting us when physical distances kept us apart. RollieFest 2023 finally ...
Preserving Time: The Art of Fine Watch Maintenance
Insights by Momentum

Preserving Time: The Art of Fine Watch Maintenance

Nestled within Dubai International Financial Centre's vibrant financial core, Momentum is a horological haven where timepieces steal the spotlight. Each wristwatch, a microcosm of art and engineer...
The 2019 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance

The 2019 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance

Pebble Beach Concours D' Elegance is always a feast for the eyes and inspiration for the imagination. The world's most spectacular (and most painstakingly restored) Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Porsches...
Baselworld 2019: A New Age for the World's Premier Watch Show?

Baselworld 2019: A New Age for the World's Premier Watch Show?

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,...
The "Three C's" of Watch Collecting

The "Three C's" of Watch Collecting

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? ...
How to Use the Bezel Markings on Your Watch

How to Use the Bezel Markings on Your Watch

I find it quite surprising just how many people wear watches with markings on the bezel, but don’t know how they work, or what the markings are actually for. If you’re one of those – this article i...
The Baselworld Buzz – A Watch-Lover’s Guide to the 2016 Fair

The Baselworld Buzz – A Watch-Lover’s Guide to the 2016 Fair

            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...
Commemorative Watches

Commemorative Watches

In this month’s article, we look at examples of special-order watches from Rolex, Audemars Piguet and Patek Philippe. These unique timepieces were created to celebrate different occasions and have ...
In Excess: Diamond Watches

In Excess: Diamond Watches

Here‘s a selection of some truly superb diamond watches that pack a great deal of ‘sparkle’:   Picture from gizmag   Hublot’s US$5 million Bing Bang Hublot's unique diamond-crusted Big Ba...