Watches that Gain Value in the Pre-Owned Market As leaders in the pre-owned market, one of the top questions we get is about the value of timepieces. Which watches increase or decrease in value and why? Like a car driven off the lot, most watches dep…
2019 Notable Oscar Nominees and their Timepiece Preferences The 91st annual Academy Awards, or Oscars, are fast approaching. This year’s show will be a bit different from decades past. After Kevin Hart stepped down as host following a controversy las…
The Often Overlooked Rolex Turn-O-Graph Rolex’s Datejust Turn-O-Graph is a model that fans often overlook in the brand’s rich history. Watches like Submariner tend to get a lot of glory in the sport and tool watch category. However, it was the Rolex …
OMEGA Watches & Apollo 13 The gripping story of the Apollo 13 mission is not just a historic moment in American space exploration. It’s also an abiding testament to man’s endurance, ingenuity, and courage. During those crucial moments of the Apol…
The Value of Vintage In recent years, the appeal of vintage or vintage-style timepieces has steadily increased. As a result, countless brands have created reimagined versions of their classics. This trend has certainly seen a particular surge in the…
The Rock - A Powerful Part of Modern Culture He went from the idol of every professional wrestling fan in the 1990s to the highest paid actor in 2016. No matter how you slice it, Dwayne Johnson has made an impact on our culture in the past 30 years…
Changes in Bezel Preferences in the Watch Industry Advancements in technology have inevitably driven the progress of modern watchmaking. These new tools and discoveries have allowed both the function and design to improve. During the past century in…
Our Top Matches of Timepieces and Treats Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If watches aren’t part of the celebration with your special someone, is it even love? There’s only one thing more essential on Valentine’s Day than the gift of a fin…
The 61st Annual Grammy Awards will take place this Sunday in Los Angeles. This season, fifteen-time Grammy Award-winner Alicia Keys will be hosting the show. Each year, music fans anticipate performances from prominent artists and nominees. With the…
Insight into a Rolex Reference Number For die-hard Rolex fans, the appeal of a certain model isn’t just about the dial color or type of strap. The reference number can signify the authenticity and cult status of a specific Rolex watch. In fact, the r…
Britain's Call for a Military Watch Military watches are among some of the most popular and prized vintage timepieces. They don’t just have rich backstories and an important place in the heritage of horology and our culture. Watchmakers produced them…
This Sunday is the big game. This year, we’re especially excited because it’s all going down in our hometown, Atlanta, Georgia. The reigning Super Bowl champions, the Patriots, will be taking on the Los Angeles Rams. It’s football’s biggest matchup o…
How to Change a Watch Strap or Bracelet Changing your watch’s bracelet or strap is a great way to update your timepiece and give it a fresh look. However, you may be wondering how to replace a watch band. The safest way to change your bracelet or str…
Notable Highlights from the 2019 SIHH The first watch show of the year kicked off this week in Geneva, Switzerland: the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie. In an ever-evolving industry, annual fairs like the SIHH have met the challenge…
Steph Curry - Basketball Legacy and Role Model Basketball runs through Stephen Curry’s blood. His father, Dell Curry, played in the NBA, and he followed in his footsteps. The Golden State Warriors drafted Steph Curry in 2009 after two years of impres…
TAG Heuer's Mark on the Racing World TAG Heuer has a history with the sport of racing that dates back nearly 90 years. As the popularity of motorsports grew in the 1930s, they began producing dashboard timers for automobiles. Soon, the brand reinvent…
Honoring NASA Through the Speedmaster Patch Campaign A mission patch is a highly symbolic memento given to NASA teams after they embark on an exploration. In 1997, the legendary OMEGA Speedmaster celebrated its 40th anniversary. So that year, the bra…
Close Brands, Closer Competition The legendary Hans Wilsdorf established Rolex in 1905. When he founded Tudor just over 40 years later in 1946, fans immediately put the two brands in competition. For decades, Rolex always seemed to trump Tudor in the…
The Humble Beginnings of Glashütte Glashütte is a small, unassuming town in Saxony, Germany. Centuries ago, it was just a sleepy farming village. Today, it’s much more: Glashütte is the birthplace of German watchmaking. The industry first shifted in…
NASA and OMEGA's Close Bond In May 1973, NASA launched the first American space station, the Skylab. Likewise, over the next twenty-four weeks, three manned missions took place on the space station. The second was just two months later. On July 28th…
Some Favorite Deals on the Site As the season of giving comes to a close, it’s time to give back to yourself. Did you get everything you were hoping for on your wish list? Before the New Year starts, you should treat yourself. Why not enjoy a well-ea…
Distinctive Appeals of the Dial The watch dial is one of the most visually important components of the watch. To the style-conscious, it’s one of the most noticeable features. Some may even buy a watch based on the aesthetic of the dial. Like the wat…
Highlights from the GPHG Awards Last month, we shared the nominees and finalists for the 2018 Oscars of watchmaking: the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie (GPHG). The ceremony took place on Friday, November 9th at the Theatre du Leman in Geneva, Switzerland. T…
Comparing and Contrasting Glashütte Natives For true watch nerds, the industry goes far beyond watchmakers with massive brand power, like Rolex or Omega. Some companies have a rich history in the field of watchmaking that far outdates big box brands…
The Best of Rolex Bracelets The bracelet is quite possibly one of the most overlooked aspects of a timepiece. Sure, the case, dial, and bezel are the star of the show because they display the primary function and style of the watch. Still, the bracel…