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...
Travel Companion

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

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

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...
Best Dressed Men and their Choice of Watches

Best Dressed Men and their Choice of Watches

It’s not only women who get attention for their fashion. A new breed of men has brought some serious fashion to the table. From the slick one button Tom Ford tux of Daniel Craig’s rejuvenated Ja...