Despite the watch market’s current fluctuations, auction houses continue to set records for watch sales. In 2017 alone, recent sales have shattered many previous auction records. One particular brand has dominated the auction blocks for the past deca…

To most people, a watch is a functional object—a device used to tell time. For some, it’s is a sentimental item passed down from generation to generation. And for others, it’s fashion statement—the perfect accessory to pair with a suit and tie. But f…

Dress Watch Buying Guide Like a nice suit, it’s easy to see why you’d want to opt for a reliable dress watch in your collection. “At least one” is what you always hear. Yet, as simple as it sounds, the hunt may seem daunting for some. Initially, you…

Paul Newman is no stranger to the watch world. In fact, he’s a bit of a legend. The Rolex Paul Newman Daytona is arguably the most coveted vintage Rolex of all time. This is the watch responsible for kicking off vintage watch collecting as we know it…

In the watch industry, it’s crucial to be on the forefront of in-house research and development to stay competitive. One of the best ways to update a current model or debut a new one is to create a groundbreaking new movement that sets the bar for ac…

Since it debuted in the Spring of 2015, the Apple Watch remains a strong presence in the tech headlines. Before it launched, speculation revolved around its expected design and features. Once it was out, discussion focused on its projected sales. Now…

Comparing the Rolex Explorer vs. Explorer II Rolex developed the Explorer family of watches with thrill-seekers in mind. They began the collection with the Explorer I in 1953. Two decades later, Rolex reimagined the line with the debut of the Explore…

Lhamo Thondup was born to a Tibetan farming family on July 6, 1935. Little did his parents know that only two years later, he would be identified as the 14th Dalai Lama. Since he was a young child, the Dalai Lama has loved taking things apart and put…

Every watch has a story. And working with pre-owned watches, we at Crown & Caliber hear quite a few of them. The journey a watch takes before it gets to us has many twists and turns, and maybe even an unexpected name attached.    The watch i…

In the past two years, watch auctions have been setting and shattering numerous records. That's not only in sales, but also in attendance. 2017’s spring Geneva auction week reported some of the highest numbers of spectators to date. Despite shifts in…

When it comes to starting a watch collection, sometimes it’s best to start strong. You might have heard about the fabled “one watch” collection—the idea that a single timepiece offers everything you could need. Now, whether you’re looking to challeng…

Elvis Presley defined early rock ‘n’ roll. As a child, he showed an interest in music and by the time he turned twenty, he had quickly risen to fame around the globe. Although his life was cut short at the young age of 42, his music and contribution…

We know that taking the plunge on that first watch takes a lot of research and thought. There's always price to consider and, of course, style. However, the most important thing is that you know how to wear a watch properly. Maybe you’re in the marke…

Summer is here and it’s time to take advantage of the weather. There’s a lot of talk about how well watches can stand adverse conditions. In fact, it’s the crux of a lot of today’s watch marketing. So why worry about a little sand and salt water? Wel…

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (“Jackie”) is remembered and revered as one of the most compelling women in history. She was a champion of the arts, literature, and culture. And, she was a fashion icon who continues to inspire women and members of the fas…

What makes a watch iconic? Is it the movement inside? Is it the special complications it has? Or is it design? For us, you have to be able to look at a watch and just know what it is in order to consider it iconic. It stands alone. It inspires other…

What is a GMT? Before a unified time system was established, each city had its own local time. At one point in the United States, there were over 100 different local times. In those days, it was extra challenging for travelers to keep track of time…

Much like space travel, military heritage, and diving legends, watches will always be tied to the world of automotive sports. Today, we see brand logos plastered on the sides of race cars and immortalize the driving heroes of the past (like Ayrton Se…

The Best Father’s Day Watches 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 hav…

The name Henry Graves, Jr. is one that inspires a great deal of awe among watch collectors. And for Patek Philippe, he's a savior. Graves, a wealthy American banker of the late 19th/early 20th century, had obsessions with several high-ticket items—th…

Clarke Gable epitomized the Golden Age of American film—he’s known as the “King of Hollywood.” But he wasn’t born a star. The handsome and debonair man we remember today was once an awkward young boy from a small town in Ohio with big ears, bad teeth…

We seem to be experiencing some deja vu. The 2016 NBA finals marked a rematch between two modern basketball powerhouses: the Golden State Warriors against Cleveland’s Cavaliers. 2017's NBA Finals will see them go head to head for the third year in a…

In-house movements create a lot of conversation and raise a lot of questions. Is an in-house movement truly better? Is it really worth the markup? Also, is it reasonable to expect watch brands to own every single part of their production—especially w…