Taking Your Dive Watch Through Fall

Taking Your Dive Watch Through Fall

Dive watches are undoubtedly the ultimate summer timepiece. They’re performance-ready for annual trips to the beach or nearest body of water. Plus, their sporty aesthetic lends itself to any summer adventure. However, dive watches aren’t just for the…

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Discontinued Watches You Can Only Buy Pre-Owned

Discontinued Watches You Can Only Buy Pre-Owned

Discontinued watches are among some of the most highly sought after and highly coveted in the pre-owned market. This also means that they could be more expensive pre-owned than they were when they were new. However, these models are worth it. They re…

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What Watch does Kei Nishikori Wear?

What Watch does Kei Nishikori Wear?

Kei Nishikori is a Japanese professional tennis player, ranked No. 5 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 2019. In just over a decade of professional play, he’s managed to set a number of records. He’s the first Japanese male tennis pl…

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What Watch Does Dominic Thiem Wear?

What Watch Does Dominic Thiem Wear?

Dominic Thiem is an Austrian professional tennis player ranked No. 4 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) in 2019. This makes him the second highest ranked Austrian player in the history of the sport behind former world No. 1 Thomas Muste…

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Good Watch Behavior

Good Watch Behavior

Have you ever dropped your watch?  Remember that feeling of reaching down to pick it up??  Have you ever misplaced your watch?  Remember that panicked feeling when retracing your steps to find it?   Whether you own one nice watch or a dozen, the…

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The Panerai Radiomir vs. Breitling Colt

The Panerai Radiomir vs. Breitling Colt

This may not be a normal Splurge vs. Steal, but hear us out. Watches aren't always the same in looks, but sometimes they draw similar inspiration and that is the case with the Panerai and the Breitling. So let's take a look. Two Watches Optimized for…

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A Guide to Rolex Datejusts

A Guide to Rolex Datejusts

Getting Deeper with the Datejust The Rolex Datejust is an icon within the watch industry. The brand first debuted the watch in 1945 in celebration of their 40th anniversary. The revolutionary model was the first automatic wristwatch to feature a date…

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Original vs. Authentic

Original vs. Authentic

Buying a luxury watch is a big investment. It’s imperative you make a smart purchase from a well-informed place. This is true when buying any model. However, it’s particularly crucial in the pre-owned market. First and foremost, you need to trust the…

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How to Measure Lug and Case Size

How to Measure Lug and Case Size

Two Important Measurements For Changing Your Watch's Look One of the fun and exciting benefits of a luxury watch is its ability to add flair to your look. If you have a model with an interchangeable bracelet or strap, it’s a particularly great way to…

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Profiles in Time: Masahiro Tanaka

Profiles in Time: Masahiro Tanaka

Renowned MLB Player and Avid Hublot Ambassador Usain Bolt, Dustin Johnson, and Pelé – these are just a few of the legendary athletes who serve alongside Masahiro Tanaka as Hublot ambassadors. Tanaka is a starting pitcher for the New York Yankees and…

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A Roundup of Tool Watches

A Roundup of Tool Watches

Five Tool Watches for Your Everyday Adventures Tool watches, like dive watches or pilot’s watches, are just what the name suggests. They’re straightforward, purpose-built models designed for practical application in specific fields. Even if you’re no…

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The IWC Portuguese and Portofino

The IWC Portuguese and Portofino

Two Models that Live Up to the IWC Name IWC is one of the premier brands in the luxury watch industry. For over 150 years, they’ve been creating supremely crafted timepieces from the inside out. Many other manufacturers in the industry have built rep…

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Different Types of Bezels

Different Types of Bezels

Breaking Down Bezel Forms and Functions A watch bezel is the ring that frames and helps secure the watch crystal. Bezels can be functional for activities like diving or for timing a race. They can also be purely decorative and simply add a bit of tex…

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Unpopular Watch Opinions

Unpopular Watch Opinions

Analysis of the Unpopular Watch Opinion Highlights In the watch industry, there are a number of unspoken (or sometimes spoken) rules that are generally accepted. Rolex is king. The Omega Speedmaster is a legend. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is the m…

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The Rattrapante Complication – What Is It?

The Rattrapante Complication – What Is It?

Simplifying A Complex Complication In the world of horology, there’s a decent amount of highly complex verbiage and mechanisms. You may be familiar with relatively common or popular complications, like the chronograph. However, when it comes to more…

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Can I Wear My Watch While Playing Tennis?

Can I Wear My Watch While Playing Tennis?

The Truth About Playing Tennis With Your Watch Summer and the sport of tennis go together like backyards and barbeques – they’re the perfect match (pun intended). Whether you enjoy a friendly neighborhood game or watching the grand slam tournaments…

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F.P. Journe Chronometre Soverain

F.P. Journe Chronometre Soverain

Shedding Light on the Mastery of F.P. Journe F.P Journe may not have the long spanning history of widespread name recognition of a brand like Rolex. However, the young watchmaker never ceases to bring a fresh perspective to the industry. Since they e…

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Deep Dive: The Breitling Smartwatch Line

Deep Dive: The Breitling Smartwatch Line

Smartwatches - Combining Traditional with Digital In the past several years, a handful of manufacturers of mechanical timepieces have broken into the smartwatch category. TAG Heuer was one of the first brands to do so back in 2015 with the Connected…

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A Brand History: Vacheron Constantin

A Brand History: Vacheron Constantin

Vacheron Constantin – Powerful Brand, Powerful History Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world that has remained in continuous production. For over 250 years, they’ve built a reputation for producing some of the most…

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The IWC Top Gun

The IWC Top Gun

IWC’s first Top Gun model launched in 2007. However, its history spans back decades. IWC was one of the first brands to focus on the development of technically advanced watches optimized for aviation nearly a century ago. Today, the brand has become…

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7 Watches for Summer – Some Current Favorites

7 Watches for Summer – Some Current Favorites

Starting Off Summer with a Seasonal Timepiece Summer is finally upon us. You’ve traded your jeans and dress pants for linen slacks or shorts. You’ve swapped your button down for a polo. You may even slip on a pair of sandals or boat shoes instead of…

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Original vs. Reissue: Longines Legend Diver

Original vs. Reissue: Longines Legend Diver

Reinventing the Old with the New Vintage reissues have become an increasingly popular offering in the modern market. Whether commemorating an anniversary or reviving a beloved edition, brands are making vintage reissues a regular part of their catalo…

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Watch Stories: Steve Kivel, Grand Central Watch

Nestled in the bustle of Grand Central Station is a hole-in-the-wall dedicated to the one thing that New Yorkers can’t seem to get enough of – time. Grand Central Watch is a third-generation family business dedicated to the repair, servicing, and res…

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Profiles in Time: John McCain

Profiles in Time: John McCain

Father's Day Council Honors With Father’s Day upon us, we got to thinking about extraordinary dads who share our passion for watches. Each year, the Father’s Day Council honors exceptional dads while raising money for family-related charities like Sa…

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