Six dive watches that are sweet as pecan pie. Once again, Thanksgiving is upon us. For most of us in the United States, we'll either be reading this article, waiting for dinner to cook, or recovering from a turkey-induced coma. The best…
Pre-Owned Picks: It’s Lights Out! And Away We Go!
A race car is a work of art, and so too are the watches they inspire. The world of watches has historically intersected with other circles of passion: Diving flourished hand in hand with new waterproof watches, aviators who were pioneers of flight ne…
Hands-On: The Panerai Submersible Bronzo Blu Abisso
Hands-On: The Panerai Submersible Bronzo Blu Abisso A cult tool watch gets a little bit smaller. When it launched in 2011, the Panerai Submersible Bronzo PAM 382 wasn't the world's first bronze watch. Other brands had done it before, including the er…
OMEGA Watches Styled By Watch-Loving Women
OMEGA Watches, Styled By Watch-Loving Women Life's too short to wear boring watches. Originally published on HODINKEE, Janaury 20th 2020 We'll be the first to admit it: Watch collecting can be a bit of a boy's club. The absence of feminine per…
To The Extreme: The Best Watches For Intense Conditions
To The Extreme: The Best Watches For Intense Conditions Watches that are tougher than tough. Orignally published on HODINKEE, September 30th, 2021 Should you find yourself in the sort of outing one could only characterize as "really dangerous" or "te…
Watches That Retain Their Value
First, it should be said that watches should not be thought of as an investment. You should buy what you love; however, no one is ever disappointed if their timepiece is retaining its value. Spending a good amount of money on a luxury item can make y…
Benefits Of Buying Pre-Owned VS. Used
Buying a watch that has had a previous life is something most of us will do at some point in our collecting journey. Sometimes it is the only way to get a very high in-demand timepiece, an older model that is no longer in production, or more commonly…
Why are Some Watches More Expensive Pre-Owned?
The short and somewhat obvious answer as to why some watches are more expensive pre-owned is because of supply and demand. Not enough of a particular watch in a market coupled with a strong demand will always lead to higher prices. For a better answe…
What to Look for When Buying a Pre-Owned Watch
With more and more people wanting to get a luxury timepiece for themselves or as a gift for a loved one pre-owned has become a popular option for buyers. Pre-owned has the advantage of saving money over a new watch or it may be the only way to get a…
Watch Advice for New Collectors
So, you have done it. You have decided to bite the bullet and buy your first luxury watch. For some this will be a one-off experience to celebrate a milestone in life. For others this will be the beginning of a long and exciting journey…
Seven New OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra Watches A watch collection designed to do it all.
Originally appeared on HODINKEE Aug. 11, 2020 by Logan Baker It's hard to imagine the OMEGA Seamaster collection today without the Aqua Terra's presence. Since its 2002 debut, the Aqua Terra has anchored the Seamaster range as the go-to option for an…
Watches For Fall
With the changing of the leaves and the cooling of the air, summer has once again come to a close. While we will all miss swimming and camping it is time to start thinking of family gatherings full of holiday spirit. To go with the changing of the se…
Five Of Our Favorite In-House Movements
Timepieces from makers that have mastered the art of crafting their own movements. By HODINKEE SHOP AUG 16, 2018 While in-house manufacturing is rightly pointed to as a sign of quality, it’s a misconception that only the most expensive watches featur…
Different Ways to Skeletonize a Watch
With the rise of mechanical watches as a luxury item, the engineering and finishing that goes into each movement has been brought into focus by watch enthusiasts. An exhibition case back has become a fairly common way for a consumer to see the detail…
A Guide to Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
Originally Posted on Hodinkee March 3, 2020 Blancpain, with roots dating back to 1735, is a company that brings the perspective of generations to its watchmaking. The brand is often uncredited for the key role it played during the revival of the Swis…
Seven Watches You Can Only Buy Pre-owned
As much fun as it is to walk into a store and look at all the beautiful new watches that were just released, sometimes they do not speak to us in the same way the old styles did. They are not the watch you saw in that store years ago that you could n…
The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Collection
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…
Welcome To The Great Outdoors
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…
Five Of Our Favorite Day-Date Watches That Aren’t Rolex
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…
Five Of Our Favorite Two-Tone Watches
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…
All Gold Everything: A Few Of Our Favorite 18k Gold Watches
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…
Six Of Our Favorite Watches With Blue Dials
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…
Five Of Our Favorite Watches Under $3,000
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…
Five Of Our Favorite Off-The-Beaten-Path Watches
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 Phillipe Buying Guide
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…
























