Rolex is perhaps one of the most collectible brands out there. There are many reasons for this, but one we want to highlight here is the perception that a Rolex will increase value over time. In many cases this is true. Certain Rolex models have capt…
A luxury watch says a lot about a person. It shows that they value high quality, expensive pieces and that they have achieved enough financial success to be able to afford one. Male watch enthusiasts will spend weeks or months of their time conductin…
In today’s luxury watch market, a majority of the watches are designed to be worn by males. Men’s watches are significantly more expensive than women’s luxury watches and men are more likely to be seen wearing a wrist watch. However, this was not alw…
Wearing a suit requires one to look his best, from the neck tie, to the watch, down to the shoes. If dressing to impress, it is important that all aspects of the look are cohesive. The tie must complement the color of the suit and the color of the be…
“This is kind of like giving a caveman matches” Above: Hamilton Powell, Founder of Crown & Caliber, an Atlanta-based company that is quickly becoming the preferred method of selling a luxury watch. I am a watch guy. There are many reasons…
Take a look at the two vintage watches above. Does your mouth immediately begin to water? You want them, don’t you? That is the affect that vintage watches are having on the faithful watch enthusiasts. As the nation’s preferred way to sell a lu…
More often than not, a lot of research and shopping is conducted before purchasing a luxury watch. There are many things that the soon-to-be watch owner considers: "What is my price range?" "What features do I want in a watch?" "Is there a certain br…
As the country's premier purchaser and consignor of luxury watches, we are entrenched in watches all day, every day. We receive all different kinds of watches from the vintage to the brand new, from the less expensive to the ultra expensive. Needless…
These are not three brands that are typically seen together. However, Audemars Piguet has recently filed papers in New York to sue Tommy Hilfiger and Movado on trademark infringement and trade dress dilution. Movado has recently created a watch for T…
“South China Morning Post” recently posted an article about China’s anti-corruption campaign and the impact that it is having on the luxury goods market, specifically luxury watches. Gift giving has been a part of Chinese politics for several decades…
One of the questions we hear most often is a variation of "Which brands hold their value the most?" In an effort to shed some light on this oft-debated topic, we wrote a blog about depreciation detailing our observations from day-to-day valuations. T…
The winner of this week's "Photo Friday" contest was an HYT H1 watch. It is such an interesting watch and not one that you see people wearing very often. Obviously, our fans that voted for this watch can appreciate it and can tell that this watch is…
To read Part II of this article (featuring data), click here. One of the most asked questions we receive at Crown & Caliber is what watches best hold their value. Before jumping into that question, here is an important rule of thumb: never buy a…
This is a guest post from Nick McDearis, the OMEGA forum moderator on WatchuSeek and a friend of Crown & Caliber: How did you become interested in watches? What’s your favorite Omega? These are a few of the questions that I frequently he…
If you have ever been to New York City, then you know all about Manhattan’s Canal Street in Chinatown. Tourists can be seen sneaking into the backs of buildings behind secret doors, or climbing up 12 flights of stairs to a room at the top of the buil…
Along with the sun and heat, summer also brings along some great new movie releases. This summer is full of action packed movie releases, including Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Bling Ring, and Man of Steel. Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, whi…
How far would you go to get your hands on one of the rich and famous’ luxury watch collections? Hopefully not as far as the group of Hollywood Hills teenagers who began robbing L.A.’s celebrity elite in 2008. With Sophia Coppola’s feature film, The B…
It is always sad when something great comes to an end! This year's French Open is almost over, with the women's singles finals being played today and the men's singles finals occurring tomorrow. In today's first semifinal match, the world's no. 2 ten…
For those of you who feel upset and betrayed by last night’s brutal Game of Thrones episode, there is a silver lining: Ulysse Nardin has teamed up with HBO’s Game of Thrones to create a limited edition timepiece, called the Night’s Watch, inspired by…
As one of the most popular ways to sell an expensive luxury item, auction houses carry a certain prestige and attract sellers looking to sell their own luxury watch. However, while sellers often choose to sell their watch through an auction house bec…
Along with the warm weather, summer also brings some great movies! Star Trek – Into the Darkness,” the twelfth installment of the Star Trek series, premiers Friday, May 17th. It is one of the most anticipated movies of the summer and is expected to d…
Breitling ambassador and successful soccer player, David Beckham, has announced his retirement. Beginning his career in 1992 for Manchester United, Beckham spent the last six years playing for the Los Angeles Galaxy and signed a deal to join Paris Sa…
During our trip to Baselworld, we saw many exquisite watches. We were apart of the thousands of watch enthusiasts who entered the doors of Baselworld, excited to come away with a new favorite watch. However, Switzerland had more to offer than Baselwo…
Fans will do anything to own memorabilia from their favorite sports player or celebrity. Whether it is a used towel or a luxury watch, fans will go to great lengths to own one of these items. Yesterday at an auction held by Sotheby’s, we saw another…
When you set out to buy a new luxury watch, you typically head to your local watch boutique or trusted jeweler. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted like royalty. Perhaps you’re offered an ice-cold beverage, and you’re escorted from case to g…