Watches that track more than just the date. With the chaos of the holiday season only just behind us, it can leave one scrambling to remember what day of the week it is and pausing just a bit too long when writing down the year. With that in mind, he…
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 "testing the endurance of man" you're going to want a…
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 you wince when you see the bank account. A pain tha…
TAG Heuer History The TAG Heuer brand has built a reputation for its casual sport watches with racing DNA and their drive to constantly innovate and update their watch designs. However, before TAG Heuer, there was just Heuer. We take a look at the history of the brand and how the famous brand got st…
The History of the Co-Axial Escapement The precision mechanics packed into timepieces are pretty amazing. It’s no wonder the language of watches can be complex. If you’re just starting out in the world of watches, understanding the intricacies of a timepiece’s features can be overwhelming. Even if y…
The Sport of Scuba Diving By the 1960’s, the sport of scuba diving was growing in popularity. Sea exploration was expanding, technology was improving, and equipment was evolving. So, the enigmatic ocean was becoming a bit less mysterious. Coming face to face with the deep blue sea was no longer rese…
A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Datograph Flyback Review A. Lange & Söhne had been back to producing watches for nearly a decade when they launched the Saxonia Datograph Flyback in 1999. The model marked a defining moment for the brand and the watch industry as a whole. The Saxonia Datograph Flybac…
Patek Philippe vs. Rolex: Comparing Elite Watch Brands Patek Philippe and Rolex are two very different watchmakers. Yet separately, they’ve both become two of the most highly regarded and highly coveted brands in the industry. Patek Philippe is one of the oldest and longest standing watch companies…
Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin We’re just about halfway through the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The U.S. has already picked up some hardware, and we can’t wait to see who else wins big this year. However, we still can’t help but have watches on the brain. Alpine skier Linds…
Hublot vs. Rolex: A Side-by-Side Comparison Although Hublot and Rolex are arguably two of the top watchmakers in the industry, each brand is incredibly unique. Rolex has been in business for over a century. They take a more traditional approach to watchmaking and focus on classic designs. Yet they s…
For more than 160 years, OMEGA has been one of the most influential watch brands. They are the official timekeepers of the Olympics and they grace James Bond’s wrist. They have seen some of the deepest ocean depths, journeyed to the moon, and hit the fairways in between. So, OMEGA manufactures sever…
Antoine de Saint-Exupery and Le Petit Prince “Make your life a dream, and a dream a reality.” These words, from Antoine de Saint-Exupery are the embodiment of his famous novella, Le Petit Prince. Saint-Exupery wrote the novella in 1942. Since then, its sold more than 140 million copies and is now a…
Love. It’s being the peanut butter to someone’s jelly. Or the cheese to someone’s macaroni. Or in our world, a watch to their winder. Whatever your favorite food or horology combo, everyone loves love. So, in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, and that cute little cherub, we’ve put together some modern…
Splurge or Steal: Rolex Submariner vs. Tudor Black Bay Most everyone appreciates a good watch. However, not every budget can afford the top of the line model. At Crown & Caliber, we don’t discriminate when it comes to fine timepieces. We love watches of all sizes, styles, and price points. And…
The Winter Olympics 2018 The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are kicking off in Pyeongchang, South Korea. So, we can’t help but wonder what some of the top athletes in the world are wearing on their wrists when they’re not competing for the gold. Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn is no stranger to the Olympic Gam…
Watches and the Military: The Roots The history of mechanical watches and military use is centuries old. There is documentation as early as the Boer Wars of the 1800’s. The nineteenth century was the era of the pocket watch. You’d find military men using small leather wristlets to carry pocket watch…
The Big Game 2018 Football fans rejoice—the big game is finally upon us! This Sunday, the New England Patriots will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the match up of the year. As you might already know, the Patriots have dominated the NFL for the past fifteen years. This…
What do you get when you cross an automotive journalist, with a fairly new penchant for watches, and a horologist who makes his own timepieces and is a lifelong watch enthusiast? Though it sounds like the beginning of a lame bar joke, it isn’t. The result is a new podcast titled Watch and Listen. Ma…
SIHH: What Is It? The turn of each New Year brings the release of new products at highly anticipated conferences around the globe. For the watch industry, that moment has arrived. Last week, the top watchmakers and watch enthusiasts gathered in Geneva for the Salon International de la Haute Horloger…
Panerai vs. Rolex Panerai and Rolex are two watch companies that each have a very distinct vision and set of intentions for their work. For both companies this began from their early days of operation. Panerai started out as a watch shop and watchmaking school. Then, they honed their efforts on the…
There are plenty of reasons to buy a luxury watch. To start, skilled artisans put these watches together by hand. The craftsmanship is impeccable and the watches reliably keep time. More impressive, these watches tick for decades. They typically only need a tune-up every five years or so. A mass-pro…
The Cartier Tank: It's Inception Louis Cartier, the founder of the brand, invented the Cartier Tank in 1917. It is the brand’s most iconic model. The Tank’s name and design pays homage to the Renault FT-17, a French tank used during the first World War. The watch somehow manages to be both rectangul…
The Yacht-Master collection is one of the newer lines in the Rolex family of watches. The first model hit the market in 1992, and the reimagined update debuted in 2010. Just like its name indicates, this collection is made up of yacht watches, also known as yacht timers or regatta timers. Rolex crea…
Real vs. Fake: Breitling Watches Conversations surrounding replica watches can be divisive, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate. What draws people to fake recreations of brand-name luxury items, despite the fact that it’s illegal and morally questionable? It’s partly because it makes ot…
Elizabeth Taylor: The Actress Elizabeth Taylor was known for her tenacious personality and her profound talent on screen. But her legacy lives on today through her iconic style. She was a beauty queen and fashion legend who defined Hollywood glam as we know it. Whether sporting a red carpet gown or…
Best Italian Watch Brands Italy has built a global reputation for its history and art. They’ve notched countless architectural achievements that have been influential around the world. It’s a fashion mecca and the headquarters of numerous designer brands, including Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, and Ve…
New year, new you, new watch? Seriously though, you survived the holiday and a new year is here. So, maybe you didn’t get everything you were hoping for, maybe your resolutions include being on time, or maybe your wrist is just cold. No matter the reason, a new watch may be on your radar. We’ve rou…
IWC vs. Rolex: The Founding Hans Wilsdorf founded Rolex in 1905. By this time IWC, short for International Watch Company, had already been through three brilliant hands in its first three decades of business. Yet, despite the flux in leadership, IWC remained steadfast in their commitment to the high…
2017 was a newsworthy year in the world of watches. Paul Newman’s Daytona fetched the highest price of any wristwatch at auction in history. The Richemont group was sold to CVC Capital Partners for a hefty sum and Zenith got a new CEO. Lady Gaga became a brand ambassador for Tudor while Rolex replac…
DOXA: A Start-Up The phrase “start-up” typically evokes images of people in garages with desks crammed between cardboard boxes building the latest and greatest tech company. Some of the most famous modern tech companies, like Apple and HP, began in these musty spaces. Technology, however isn't limit…
Richard Burton: The Early Years Richard Walter Jenkins, better known as Richard Burton, overcame a tough childhood to emerge as one of the greatest actors of his time. His teacher, guardian, and mentor, Philip Burton, is responsible for identifying his flair for acting and introducing him to theater…
2017 was a good year—maybe even a great one, now that bonus season is kicking in. You labored tirelessly to meet or exceed your goals last year, and it paid off. Now, you deserve to kick off 2018 with a reward for all your hard work. It’s time to celebrate the efforts that helped you meet your sales…
Breitling vs. Rolex: Comparing two Elite Brands Breitling vs. Rolex: Both brands are prominent pioneers in the watch world. Since their founding over a century ago, both brands have worked tirelessly to establish themselves as authorities within the watch industry. They are also influencers within…
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