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? ...

Each January the watchmaking industry kicks off the annual season with a prestigious event held by the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie, (or SIHH), a luxury watch show rivaled only by Bas...

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...

A lot can be said about the reasons for buying a watch. Each person makes the choice for a different motive. It might be an investment, or to serve as an heirloom, or a legacy in future, or it mig...

The annual auction season is drawing near, and the world's most sought-after vintage watch collectibles are heading off to Geneva, where Phillips, Christies and Sotheby's will be putting them on di...

Among serious watch collectors, the word ‘quartz’ has been seen as something of a vulgarity for some time – but it seems all that is changing. Vintage Quartz watches are rising.The die-hard and th...

Is Tudor the "Poor Man's Rolex?" Tudor is a watch brand that seems to have risen out of the ashes. A once-forgotten second child, in the shadow of its family name, it now occupies a new position in...

The year is winding up to its inevitable conclusion. As is the custom, it’s time to reflect on the highlights of the past year, and shift our eyes to the year ahead. It has been an exciting year fo...

Enthusiasts of vintage motor racing, and the legendary watches that go along with the sport, are in for a unique treat this December in Abu Dhabi. Historic F1 is coming to town.