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…

Some of the world’s most popular and well-known watch brands in the world reside in Switzerland, a country whose history is rich with watchmaking. That concentration of watchmaking genius is a truly special thing, but the Swiss are hardly the only Eu…

The Tudor Black Bay 79230n - A Modern Interpretation of Vintage Styling Tudor is a special brand that has a history and heritage that many watchmakers would love to claim. Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf created the brand in 1926, but the company has gro…

The Grand Seiko catalog is packed with so many great models that it’d take a year to cover them all. The company’s watches are versatile and are all exercises in modern designs without betraying the precision and heritage that characterizes high-end…