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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...