\Video Transcript Here at Crown & Caliber we often feature watches that can cost $4,000 and $5,000, and sometimes even more, and let's be honest that can be a lot of money. So, we thought we'd feature some of our favorite watches that are a littl…
Which Came First – The Watch or the Celebrity Following? It’s kind of like the age-old debate, which came first, the chicken or the egg? Are there increasing numbers of celebrities interested in watches overall or does this year’s group of Oscar nomi…
Brief History of Materials Used for the Watch Case For centuries, watchmakers exclusively used precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum to construct the watch case. Hundreds of years ago, these precious metals were readily available. The use o…
Watches and Ski Season Winter is in full throttle. The first snow has fallen. For many of us, that means a mid-season getaway is right around the corner. There’s no better way to embrace the cold months than with a ski trip to the nearest mountain. Y…
Video Transcription It should be no surprise that here at Crown & Caliber we love watches. From the most exclusive watches to quirky quartz watches we love them all. And sometimes we get so inundated with watches we forget most people don't spend…
Video Transcription Mechanical watches have been around for centuries, and over the several hundred years of watchmaking technological advancements have made more accurate, more reliable, and more robust timepieces. And often when we think of new wat…
Video Transcription The Rolex Submariner is a watch we talk about a lot, and for good reason. It's the watch that most watches are compared to. But that can be a good thing and a bad thing. And to paraphrase Shakespeare, "Heavy is the head that wears…
The Quintessential Dive Watch When you consider the quintessential dive watch, a number of different models probably come to mind. You may think of the Rolex Submariner, the OMEGA Seamaster, or the Breitling Superocean. Still, the original dive watch…
The Development of Quality Standards Since the early days of watchmaking, watchmakers have built reputations and grown brands on the quality of their timepieces. Today, modern watchmakers have many different ways to market their watches, from strateg…
Brief History of the Breitling Navitimer The Breitling brand has become synonymous with superior pilot watches since the release of the Chronomat in 1942. With its debut came the introduction of a totally new and patented technology specifically desi…
Video Transcription Most watches follow a pretty standard design. It's a circular case, with lugs connecting to a bracelet, and a crown at three o'clock. It's a tried and true design that just works, but sometimes you may want something a little diff…
Each year, the watch industry has a plethora of exciting events. Almost every month, there’s a different auction or exhibition you can attend. Some are larger and better known, like Baselworld. Others are smaller and more regionally specific, like Wa…
Developing a Signature Design as a Watch Brand Every watch brand has signature traits. For some, it’s technical, and for others, it’s design. Since its inception in 1946, Tudor has worked to distinguish themselves from their powerhouse parent company…
The Rolex Daytona: A Collector’s Timepiece The Daytona instantly became a staple of the Rolex catalog when it debuted in 1963. Over the years, the collection has notched some milestone moments for the Rolex brand. Models like the Paul Newman Daytonas…
In the early days of watchmaking, there were many factors that could influence the accuracy of a watch. One of them was not, however, magnetic forces – powerful magnetic forces simply weren’t around. In fact, it wasn’t until the twentieth century – 1…
Imagine if you could have predicted how iconic certain watch models would eventually become. Think of watches like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak that were nearly a flop and now a legend. Consider that a stainless steel model was once thought to be in…
The burgeoning watch enthusiast and insecure teenager share a similar predicament - what will people think? The negative connotation of flashy watches (while sometimes true) sheds a negative light on the watch community. For young professionals or th…
Video Transcription The Rolex Explorer is often overlooked when compared to its flashier siblings like the Submariner and the Daytona, but it's every bit of a Rolex sport watch. So, let's take a look at the Explorer history, talk through some of the…
Video Transcription At a glance the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus seem to be distant cousins. They're both stainless steel watches from two of the most esteemed watch brands, and they both have pretty unique case designs…
Today, many people still fall under the antiquated assumption that diamonds are reserved for women. Interestingly enough, much like WWI helped to transform the wristwatch from a women’s jewelry item into a masculine tool, WWII did something similar f…
It may just seem like another year is coming to a close, another year is around the corner. However, 2020 isn’t just another year. It ushers in a new decade. 2010 may not seem like that long ago, but here are a few things to put it into perspective…
Evolution of Rolex’s Proprietary Materials Experimentation with new materials has always been a part of the watch industry. In the past, it was necessary to further the evolution of watches themselves. The development of new watch materials helped wa…
The Enduring Legacy of Military Watches Watches have been an important tool for military forces for centuries. These specially designed and issued models eventually made their way into the civilian market. Today, military-inspired timepieces continue…
You may know Adam Driver from his breakout role in HBO’s Girls. Perhaps you’re more familiar with him as Kylo Ren in the Star Wars franchise. Since rising to stardom as one of the decade’s most intriguing actors, Driver has maintained the unconventio…
The Cartier Tank needs no introduction. Strip away branding, and the design is instantly recognizable to a watch nerd or lover of luxury goods. Introduced in 1917, the Tank has enjoyed a long history of adorning some of the most stylish wrists in fas…