The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Collection OMEGA's boldest Seamaster family sets new standards for dive watch performance. Original Article on Hodinkee By LOGAN BAKER APR 14, 2020 The Planet Ocean family of dive watches has existed since…
Sunday night football. Campfires. The weather is crisp and the leaves are crunchy. There's a mysterious allure to the autumnal air. It's an atmosphere that provokes impromptu outdoor adventures. Go climb a 14er. Find a new fishing hole. Take an off-r…
The day-date feature is incredibly handy. You've got the time, the date, and the day – what else could you need?! It's also one of the best-value complications out there. Rolex is of course well-known for its take on the Day-Date, AKA the watch of pr…
Question: Do you like two-tone watches? For a long time, I wasn't a fan. It's a style I was hesitant to embrace for years. Maybe it was a lie I was telling myself over the years to avoid the extra expense of a little gold. Or maybe I was too timid to…
Headed back to the office? It's time to impress your colleagues with a new watch. And what better way to do that than solid gold? Here, we've gathered a few of our top picks for solid gold watches at Crown & Caliber – check out our full selection…
Blue dials are hot, hot, hot. Of course they are – nothing feels better on the wrist than glimpsing an ice-cold shade of blue on your watch. Or exploring the depths of a rich cerulean hue. There are so many different shades and styles to choose from…
Think you have to spend a lot of money to enjoy a luxury watch? Think again. While escalating zeroes is a common occurrence in watch collecting, you can still find plenty of bargains in this world. Just check out a few of the watches we've lined up i…
Everyone loves a classic, but don't you sometimes want something a little different? There are so many watches out there, with more being introduced all the time, that we occasionally like to take a look at those pieces that have been forgotten by th…
Patek Philippe Buying Guide Patek Philippe’s watches speak for themselves. The brand has never invested in ambassadors or ad campaigns. They simply create exceptional timepieces and let them be the star of the show. Today, Patek Philippe continues to…
Most people are familiar with the major watch categories. Divers, chronographs, pilot watches - they're all pretty straightforward and easy to understand. Where things get complicated is when we start talking about dress watches and casual watches. W…
Introduction to the GMT Master II Root Beer: The GMT Master II is arguably one of the hottest watches on the market today. At Baselworld 2018, Rolex reintroduced the Jubilee bracelet to the “Pepsi” model. Since this revamp, waitlists have grow…
Well, you’ve arrived. Whether out of years of hard work, or simply good fortune – you’re ready to buy a Rolex. Considered the king among watches, Rolex provides an extensive line-up of timepieces that can suit any need. Their models have adorned the…
Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the watch community on Instagram. That said, I’m getting pretty tired of seeing the same ten stainless steel sport watches in my feed. In a world of endless horological choices, the hypebeast culture has immortal…
Dive watches are among the most popular and most sought-after timepieces today. Their versatility and tough-as-nails construction make them great everyday watches. Many are just as at home in the office as they are under water. If you take a moment a…
Although we don’t specialize in vintage pre-owned watches, we do see a number of vintage pieces pass through our doors. In turn, we often receive a number of different questions about buying vintage. So, we decided to go to one of the leading authori…
Interested in selling a pre-owned watch? Get your quote. Want to sell your vintage watch through the HODINKEE Shop? Click here. A little over two months ago, Crown & Caliber founder Hamilton Powell published a letter announcing that Crown & C…
An interesting emotion comes with wearing certain watches. While it can be difficult to put into words, something changes when an Explorer II hugs your wrist. A sense of adventure ensues. You’re no longer sitting at your desk in a sea of cubicles – y…
If you have even a remote interest in watches, the first name you hear after Rolex, is OMEGA. The brand has brought fan favorites such as the Speedmaster (which went to space), Seamaster (which went to the bottom of the ocean), and dozens of other ic…
Entry-Level is an interesting term when it comes to luxury goods. For example, an “entry-level” car like a Honda, Toyota, or Nissan is much different from an “entry-level” Porsche. Both hold similar titles but are worlds apart. So, when discussing th…
Most luxury watches, to a degree, are meant to be seen. They’re meant to be seen on the wearer’s wrist and meant to catch the light in interesting ways. Some do this by flying under the radar - with classic proportions and colors. While others do it…
Today, it’s hard to watch golf, or any sport, without seeing a watch brand’s name somewhere on the venue or advertising connected to the game. That’s in addition to the individual sponsorship deals that golfers carry. Rolex has sponsored, or is spons…
Watches, like clothing, are varied in sizes, colors, styles, materials, and a myriad of other accents and factors that make each piece unique. Here, on Unwound, we often talk about the mechanics, history, and design of watches themselves, but we don’…
Recently, we asked our friends Sid and Ann Mashburn, founders and leaders of the namesake brands and stores, to curate a Capsule Collection from Crown & Caliber. They settled on categories for their watches to create a wholistic collection in jus…
Regardless of whether a watch enthusiast is new to the hobby or has a massive collection, each of them tend to remember when and how they got into watches. There is always a particular watch that “sparks” the hobby. Maybe it was the Seamaster their g…
Today, I have some very exciting news to share with you. After eight years of building the #1 solution for buying and selling pre-owned luxury watches, Crown & Caliber has been acquired by HODINKEE, the industry leader in the world of watches. B…