Becoming Bond: Discovering the Next Bond Today, the Omega Seamaster is the official watch of the world’s favorite fictional secret agent, James Bond. But before Omega, when the film franchise first began in the 1960’s, 007 wore a Rolex. For seven yea…
The History of Zenith's Mark on the Aviation Industry Zenith has had deep ties with the world of aviation for over 100 years. Their contribution to the field began with developing timekeeping devices for pilots during the golden age of aviation and s…
Celebrities play an important role in the watch industry. Whether they’re in character or off screen, we can’t help but notice the watches they wear. Brands know the power of a good celebrity endorsement. Some celebrities even serve as brand ambassad…
The Origin of Rolex and the British Open Rolex has an established partnership with the sport of golf spanning more than five decades. One of their longest-standing relationships has been with the British Open, also known as The Open Championship. The…
Summer is in full swing. It’s a time of year where life is a little more laid back and low key. This season is the one where we allow ourselves a much-deserved mid-year vacation and opportunities to enjoy more time outdoors, even in our own backyards…
Oris Models: Our Favorites Oris was first established in Holstein, Switzerland in 1904. The brand was an instant success and soon emerged as a prominent local business as well as a leading presence in the watch industry. Like any company, they’ve inc…
The History of Audemars Piguet: Founding the Brand In 1874, two young entrepreneurs in their early twenties reconnected in the Vallee de Joux in Switzerland. The pair had known each other since childhood, and their names were Jules Louis Audemars and…
The Origin of Rolex and Wimbledon The partnership between luxury watchmaker Rolex and the sport of tennis began in 1978. That year, the brand became the official timekeeper at Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world…
Hublot: The Official Timekeeper We’re in the last days of the highly anticipated World Cup. Here, the top two teams are in the final round, hoping to claim victory in Russia. Every four years, the legendary sporting event partners with a luxury watch…
Tom Hanks epitomizes the all-American man both on and off-screen. From his box office debut as Allen Bauer in Splash to his more recent portrayal of pilot Chesley Sullenberger in Sully, Hanks’ performances never cease to make us laugh or cry or possi…
Oris Watches: The Beginning Oris watches, the company, was founded in in 1904 by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian, and the brand quickly found success. Within just a few short years, they became a powerful business in the town of Holstein, Switzerla…
The History of the Rolex Datejust In 1945, Rolex celebrated a monumental occasion. To commemorate the milestone, they wanted to create a timepiece that was different from any other watch offered at the time. The result was the first self-winding, wat…
From Controversial to Classics When you think of Audemars Piguet, you might immediately think of the brand’s iconic Royal Oak. Although the one-of-a-kind design was polarizing at first, it’s now a cult classic. The model is not just the flagship of t…
Watch and Car Partnerships The watch and automobile industries have a longstanding history together. Their partnerships first began out of necessity. Many watchmakers started working with automobile manufactures to supply dashboard clocks. Soon, watc…
The Founding of Nomos When you think of the brand Nomos, it immediately conjures images of their simple, functional, and understated design approach. What you may not know is the unconventional backstory behind the company’s instantly recognizable ae…
Athleticism runs in Jordan Spieth’s blood. Both of his parents are former college basketball players, and Spieth showed a breadth of skill at a young age. Growing up, Jordan Spieth tried on every sport, from basketball to soccer, baseball to football…
2018 World Cup Players Earlier this month, one of the most significant global sporting events kicked off in Russia: the 2018 World Cup. Many of the top soccer players spend their careers playing in leagues outside their home countries. However, the W…
Dive Watches Under $7,000 When we think of our favorite summer watches, we instantly think of the dive watch. It’s got that undeniable aquatic aesthetic that pairs perfectly with an afternoon on a sailboat or evening stroll on a boardwalk. Dive watch…
The Dive Watch Bezel The dive watch bezel is the signature characteristic of the watch. This simple yet significant feature first appeared on dive watches out of necessity. When scuba diving grew in popularity as a sport in the 1950’s, the dive watch…
History of the Perpetual Calendar Complication The most basic watches tell time only, but others feature complications. One of the most common varieties of complications is the date complication. A date complication can be as simple as the day and da…
To celebrate the awesome book A Man and His Watch by Matt Hranek, we asked our Crown & Caliber community for their own watch stories. To us, watches are more than just timepieces. They each have a history and are connected to special moments thro…
Summer is here! We’re ready to jet off on an exotic vacation or at least to the nearest body of water. And, of course, we want to do so in style. When picking out the ideal warm weather ensemble, we think fewer clothes and more accessories. A great p…
History of the Moonphase Complication Before the calendar as we know it today, we used different methods to measure time. People measured days by the rising and setting of the sun and years by the changing of seasons. In addition, they used phases of…
Dads come in many shapes and sizes. Some are highly driven and career focused, and others are more laidback. Some can’t resist the latest trends, and others are timeless and classic. No matter what type of father you have, he’s your rock and your sup…
An old rule once said you couldn't wear white before Memorial Day or after Labor Day. We no longer strictly abide by this guideline, but passing of Memorial Day has us reaching for our summer whites. This includes our watches. A watch with a clean, c…