Wear and tear on your watch is inevitable. If you are a true watch enthusiast, you most likely wear your watch every day. The purpose of purchasing a luxury watch is to enjoy the watch. It cannot be enjoyed if it is not being worn. However, constant…

James Lawson, director of Ledbury Research, recently investigated the growth success of the Swiss watch exports for 2012 (here is his article). Last year was the best year in the history of Swiss watch exports. The number reached 21.4 billion francs…

One of the great things about luxury watch brands is the reputation and tradition associated with each brand. When purchasing a watch, many find one of the most important factors to be the brand of the watch. The name that is engraved on the dial or…

When discussing watches, it is important to know what you are talking about. Many times, you are discussing watches and using all of these big words, but have no idea what they mean! Two words that seem to get people tripped up are “chronograph” and…

Purchasing a luxury watch can be a stressful process. It often takes a long time to save up enough money, so it is important to pick the right watch. When trying to decide which watch to purchase, it is easy to ask oneself: "What luxury watch should…

The Hope Diamond is one of the most well-known and expensive diamonds in the world. At 45.52 carats, this deep-blue diamond is estimated to be worth around $350 million USD! One of the things that makes this diamond so well known is the alleged curse…

A watch does more than just tell the time. Often, there are personal memories associated with it, making it an incredibly sentimental object. And, if taken care of properly, you can pass your watch on to future generations. Watches are built to last…

  This morning Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Ratzinger, announced that he would be resigning as Pope of the Catholic Church at the end of the month, on February 28th. He is the first pope to resign since 1415. His reasons were "because of advan…

In “Die Hard – 5” titled “It’s a Good Day to Die Hard”, John McClane, played by Bruce Willis, wears a Hamilton Jazzmaster watch, while his son Jack (Jai Courtney) wore a Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol. In this movie, John McClane travels to Moscow to get hi…

This year's Superbowl features a sibling rivalry between Baltimore Ravens' Coach John Harbaugh and San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh. While only time will tell the victor on the turf, the wristwatch battle is already won - assuming John Harbaugh…

One of the greatest struggles for watchmakers in the past has always been the issue of magnetic resistance. However, watchmakers at OMEGA have designed a watch that will address this challenge. OMEGA has recently announced that they have created a wa…

Are Original Watch Boxes and Papers Important? When it comes to the pre-owned watch market, one of the biggest points of contention is the importance of watch box and papers. Box and papers can help legitimize or authenticate a watch. In addition, th…

We all know that Aaron Cross’ character in "The Bourne Legacy" wears an IWC Pilot. But why haven’t we heard much about the other watches that make an appearance throughout the movie? Rachel Weisz, who plays Dr. Marta Shearing, sports an OMEGA Aqua Te…

If you have ever sold your Rolex watch, you know that there are several things that you can do to make the process easier for yourself, as well as increase the value of your timepiece. Selling your Rolex can be a fairly difficult and frustrating proc…

Beginning today in York, UK at the Fairfax House, the Exhibition: Keeping Time officially begins. This exhibition celebrates the evolution and development of timekeeping in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, focusing specifically with clockmak…

Hall of Fame Rocker and avid watch collector Eric Clapton has recently put his rare Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ref. 2499 up for auction at Christie’s. This Patek Philippe is only one of two ref. 2499 ever made in platinum and the o…

Audemars Piguet ambassador Rory McIlroy showed the spectators at the Ryder Cup that good things come to those that wait. After mixing up his time zones, McIlroy nearly missed his tee time. He received a police escort and literally ran from the car to…

Infamous outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who both died on May 23, 1934 from police gunfire, are still making headlines 78 years after their death. Bonnie and Clyde and their gang, known as the “Barrow Gang”, are most famous for their 10+ bank…

In less than one month (October 23rd to be exact), Skyfall, the 23rd movie in the James Bond film series, will make its premiere in London. This release will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the series, which was created in 1962. The 007 agent J…

Baseball and luxury watches don't usually go hand-in-hand. Mickey Mantle once took baseball practice with a Timex strapped to his bat to show its durability, and Randy Johnson has a Ulysse Nardin watch coming out, but it's rare to see a luxury watch…

Talk about a cheap Rolex - at least for Land of Lincoln Goodwill in Springfield, IL. Someone donated a Rolex Day-Date ref 18038. It was auctioned off on Goodwill's online site, ShopGoodwill. The watch was estimated to sell between $12,000 and $20,000…

The Russian Church found itself in a bit of trouble last April when one of its employees Photoshopped out a $30,000 Breguet from a picture of Kirill I of Moscow, the Patriarch of Russia. Unfortunately, the employee forgot to photoshop the watch's ref…

UPDATE: Roddick loses to Juan Martin del Potro, another Rolex ambassador. In 2003, Andy Roddick and Roger Federer won their first Grand Slams. Since then, Federer has racked up 16 additional Grand Slam victories, while the U.S. Open victory in 2003 r…

You asked for it, you got it: C&C's first head-to-head watch comparison. Here is the criteria by which these two watches will be judged:Price PointFunctionalityMovementMaterials/Composition (i.e. stainless steel, sapphire crystal)Criteria is subj…