Insights by Momentum
Why the True Collector Loves the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
It’s the flagship watch from Audemars Piguet, and it has been around for just over 40 years. In that time it has achieved red-letter status and it’s one of the most recognizable watches around. B...
5 Vintage Watch Investments for the Modern Man of Taste
As a watch expert, one of the questions I get asked very often these days is: “What is the best vintage watch to start my collection off with?”
In the last few years a lot of people have cottoned ...
Vintage Watches and the Ever-Elusive “New Old Stock”
Over the last twenty to thirty years I’ve seen constantly growing interest in the world of luxury watches.
Just like old cars and antiques, there now seems to be a booming demand for old things ...
Where Fine Art Meets Micro-Engineering
Blancpain’s Métiers d'Art watches
The ancient art of Japanese Shakudo engraving uses a metal alloy of copper and gold. It’s an incredibly time-consuming technique, and there are very few master...
The Smart Collector’s Guide: Trends to Watch in 2016
This year will be an exciting one for watch collectors. The currents are shifting, and changes are afoot.
Kicking off the year, all the big Swiss name brands are cautious about the slowing Asian l...
The Watch I Would Have Liked for Valentine’s (And the One I Would Have Given)
I read somewhere that the tradition of giving chocolates for Valentine’s Day started with none other than Richard Cadbury, chocolatier and father of the well-known brand. It seems his original hear...
Rolex, Patek Philippe and the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet is probably not the first name that comes to mind when thinking about high-end watches. However, I was recently surprised to find out that he has something...
Why Men Love their Wristwatches
Considering the long span of human history, timepieces made to be worn on the wrist are a relatively new addition to the average man’s outfit.
They’ve only been around for about a hundred years, a...
SIHH 2017 Unveils New Watchmaking Dimensions
The Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH)takes place in Geneva this month, and the five-day premier event officially kicks off the year for watch lovers. Each JanuaryI look forward to...