What is a Pulsometer? Perhaps you think that the advancements needed to measure body stats like your pulse reside in modern technology. Furthermore, you might think that having these capabilities at your fingertips, or on your wrist, are reserved for…
Tonight’s full moon will be the smallest full moon of the entire year, thanks to the full moon and lunar apogee falling on the same day. In honor of such, we gathered a collection of the moon-phase timepieces we have in for a little photo-shoot.The…
Ernie Romers is the founder and former owner of Watchuseek.com, the world's most visit watch forum. Watchuseek has been the go-to forum for many watch enthusiasts for almost two decades. Through Watchuseek, Romers was able to share his knowledge and…
It is about to be that infamous time of year again when we all lose an hour of sleep and have to change the time on all of our watches and clocks. It is time to Spring Forward again. This year, Daylight Saving Time falls on March 8th at 2:00am. Dayli…
One of Patek’s most enduring styles, the Ellipse has been in production ever since 1968. These timepieces grace the wrists of thousands of Patek enthusiasts who cling to the timeless elegance of the Ellipse. Typified by an oblong shape, these watches…
The vintage watch-buying process can end up costing the buyer both time and money, but it does not have to. We at Crown & Caliber, a premier seller of a broad range of pre-owned vintage watches, have used our knowledge to build recommendations fo…
According to Forbes, Rolex is one of the top 100 most influential brands in the world. Worth over $7 billion, it is obvious that Rolex is doing something right that sets it's product and service a part from other brands in the industry. If you ask Ro…
The relationship between luxury watches and golf grows stronger and more evident with every championship. This weekend, golf fans witnessed a weekend of incredible play at the PGA Championship at Valhalla golf course in Louisville, Kentucky. Twenty-f…
The Rolex Air King is considered to be the entry-level Rolex watch, as it is the least expensive model. However, it is still of the highest quality, keeping with the tradition of excellence from Rolex. Rolex Air King watches are simple tools, featuri…
With less than 40 days until the kickoff of college football, conference Media Days are underway with coaches and players informing the media about what to expect during the upcoming season. The Big 12 Media Days was held on July 21 – 22 in Dallas, T…
In 1904, Louis Cartier made the first men’s wristwatch, the Cartier Santos. Ever since this accomplishment, Cartier has created innovative and elegant watches for both men and women. Cartier helped to popularize wrist watches and later introduced the…
Referred to as The Open Championship, The Open, or the British Open, this golf tournament is the only major championship that is played outside of the United States. The oldest of the four major golf tournaments, the first Open was played in 1860 at…
To understand the Breitling watch buyer, it’s important to understand the functionality of a Breitling watch. In 1884, Leon Breitling began creating precision instruments for scientific purposes. Over the next several decades, the brand’s popularity…
The worth of a TAG Heuer watch is determined by many factors, including the brands prestige. TAG Heuer stands for Techniques d’Avant Garde, which refers to the brands innovative and unique watch designs. TAG Group and Heuer combined in 1985 to create…
We know that buying or selling a watch can be a little overwhelming and risky. However, it doesn't have to be that way. No matter your style, transitioning through life’s various phases can make you want to change up the look of the watch on y…
Breitling watches have been highly prized by adventurers and connoisseurs alike for one hundred and thirty years. Their history of fine engineering and precision manufacturing has built their reputation as one of the finest Swiss brands. A long assoc…
On June 12, 2014, “the biggest single-event sporting competition in the world” (according to FIFA) will begin: The World Cup. The World Cup brings together the world’s greatest soccer players who will proudly play for their home country’s soccer team…
OMEGA has built a reputation in the industry for their reliability and precision. That’s one of the reasons why OMEGA is such an extremely popular brand. The first watch on the moon was an OMEGA. In addition, OMEGA has been the official timekeeper of…
Once one has decided to begin saving up money to purchase a luxury watch, the next step is to decide which watch to buy once the money is saved. The very first thing to consider is whether to buy a brand new watch or a used, pre-owned watch. The pers…
At Crown & Caliber, we are privileged to be able to see and consign some incredible luxury watches every day. Right now, we are consigning this stunning Piaget Altiplano Ref G0A35130. There are many “ultra-thin” watches out there, but none…
TAG Heuer, and Heuer before it, has achieved great success and popularity. The brand is known for its casual sort watches with racing DNA–many of its flagship models have been around since the 1960s–as well as its penchant for constantly innovating a…
Rolex is one of the most widely recognized luxury brands in the entire world. Rolex watches are associated with wealth, status, success, and prestige. Rolex watches are also made with the highest care and are of the highest quality. This makes them e…
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of, if not the, most popular soccer player in the world, has just been named as TAG Heuer’s newest ambassador. Ronaldo is a forward for Spanish soccer club Real Madrid and captain for the Portugal national team for the upcoming…
“You never actually own a Patek Philippe, you merely hold it for the next generation.” Patek Philippe watches are made to last for decades—centuries, even. Exceptionally talented watchmakers spend long hours crafting each timepiece, assembling incred…
Many consider Patek Philippe watches to be the finest timepieces in the industry. Not only are Patek Philippe watches of the very highest quality, but they also, along with Rolex, hold their value better than any other brand in the industry. As a res…