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"A gentleman's choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his Saville Row suit." - Ian Fleming The relationship between James Bond and his watches is pretty well-known. There's the product partnership with OMEGA that started when Pierce Brosnan took up the mantle, but we all know that Bond's…

Do you set your watch several minutes ahead of time so you'll never be late? Hall of Fame Coach Vince Lombardi was one of those people. Famously so. Lombardi was the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers from 1959 to 1967 and had an incredible regular and post-season record of 105 wins, 35 losses…

So you want to start a watch collection. We say go for it. But what's going to be your first watch, the one you look back at and think, "This is the one that started it all."? No pressure or anything, and the watch you start your collection with may not have much emotional significance at all. Every…

A real Rolex enthusiast will wear their watch every single day, no matter the weather or the occasion. It makes sense. So much time, research, and money went into its purchase that it deserves to be worn every single day. However, constant wear can really make your Rolex quite dirty. Built-up dirt c…

Andy Warhol is a somewhat polarizing figure in the art world. His philosophies and experimentation concerning art, celebrity, and consumerism flew in the face of established artistic tradition at the time. He galvanized an underground artistic movement in New York during the 1960s and 70s, and his n…

“I have very good clients who won’t get it this year or next,” a saleswoman at London Jewelers admits—and she’s likely being optimistic. The authorized Rolex dealer in tony Southampton, New York, has clientele that expect what they want when they want it. With the new 2016 Daytona, though, they’re o…

In 1995 James Bond returned to the silver screen in GoldenEye.  For the first time in the film franchise’s history, an OMEGA watch debuted on his wrist. It was a Seamaster Diver 300M to be exact, part of the OMEGA Seamaster Professional lineup. This close relationship between James Bond and OMEGA ha…

Have you ever wondered: “What is a helium escape valve?” Although many think that the helium escape valve looks cool, it’s function is not well known. While the helium escape valve is a common feature on professional dive watches, you might not know a lot about what it is and what it's for. We explo…

In the watch community, we often measure a man by what he wears on his wrist. A wristwatch is often a symbol of status and power. It’s also often a reminder of significant life events or memories. Sometimes, it can be both—a collection of unassuming timepieces can have great historical significance…

Few watches are as iconic as the Rolex Day-Date—the 18k yellow gold wristwatch that's commonly known as the “Rolex President” or “Presidential Rolex.” With its bold appearance, the Day-Date has adorned the wrists of some of the most well-known tycoons and world leaders of the 20th century. The Day-D…

When it comes to selling a watch, there's one big question you'll likely have before you start: “How much is my watch worth?” Sure, you can throw up your watch on eBay and see what happens, but if you're not familiar with the pre-owned market, this may not always be the best (or quickest) option. Fi…

Although the Aqua Terra is a newer Seamaster collection from OMEGA—having made its debut in 2003—the model is actually inspired by the earliest Seamaster models. When OMEGA first launched the Seamaster in 1948 to mark the brand’s 100th anniversary, it was essentially a dress watch that could withsta…

Did you know that there was a secret engraving in Abraham Lincoln’s pocket watch? On April 13th, 1861, watchmaker Jonathan Dillon was repairing President Lincoln’s pocket watch when the first shots of the Civil War occurred. As soon as Dillon heard the news, he removed the dial of the watch and engr…

OMEGA may be known for their contribution to space exploration, but the brand is just as committed to exploring the oceans. Starting with the OMEGA Marine in 1932 and continuing into today’s comprehensive line of water-ready watches, OMEGA’s aquatic link remains strong. In 2005, OMEGA presented the…

History of the Omega Seamaster In 1995, the OMEGA Seamaster achieved mainstream popularity when it joined the James Bond film franchise. It started with Pierce Brosnan’s Seamaster Diver 300M in GoldenEye and continued with Daniel Craig’s Seamaster 300 in SPECTRE. Today, the modern 007 is never witho…

If you travel a lot–whether for business or pleasure–a worldtimer watch is a must-have. To give you a brief history, the world time complication was invented in the 1930s by an independent watchmaker named Cottier, who gave out his design to a number of watch companies, most notably Patek Philippe…

What happens when a group of grizzly bear hunters is stranded in the Alaskan wilderness? Captain Mark Spencer faced that very question in August 2012. Here's the story: Spencer was leading a group of fellow hunters down Alaska's Susitna River. When the group encountered class 5 rapids their vessel c…

When John Calvin banned the manufacture of jewelry in Geneva during the mid-16th century, that moment was the catalyst for both an economic and cultural shift in Switzerland. Because Calvin claimed that wearing jewelry was idolatrous, Swiss jewelers took their skills and changed their profession to…

Rolex watches have withstood the depths of the deepest oceans and the summits of the highest mountains. To ensure their watches can perform accurately under any circumstances, Rolex tests them to the extremes. The brand designed a series of trials measuring things like shock resistance, water resist…

It will forever remain a mystery as to what watch Sir Edmund Hillary wore on his wrist when he reached the top of Mount Everest on the 29th of May, 1953. Most people claim he wore a Rolex—the forerunner to what would eventually become the Rolex Explorer. But others, including a now-defunct English w…

Crown & Caliber’s Watchtoberfest celebration of the best, most storied German timepieces continues with a look at what is considered the gateway to high-end German watches—NOMOS Glashütte, more commonly referred to as NOMOS. Just like the majority of German-made luxury watches, NOMOS is based in…

Crown & Caliber’s Watchtoberfest celebration of the best, most storied German timepieces continues with a look at one of the country’s lesser-known, eclectic brands, Sinn Spezialurhen, commonly referred to as “Sinn.” Fine timepiece makers have an ambivalent relationship with the latest generatio…

Crown & Caliber’s Watchtoberfest celebration of the best, most storied German timepieces continues with a look at one of the country’s most popular and best-known brands. Over the course of more than 170 years, Glashütte Original developed a reputation for accurate timepieces — Norwegian explore…

What better way to celebrate Watchtoberfest — our horological twist on the German drinking holiday — than by taking a weeklong look at some of the most noteworthy German timepieces? It’s not often considered at the top of countries that make fine timepieces, but Germany has a long history as a watch…

In the world of luxury watchmaking, Swiss timepieces may be the most famous, yet there’s also a flourishing horology scene in Germany. With esteemed watch brands such as A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte Original, Sinn, and NOMOS leading the way, Germany is a watchmaking cradle worth a closer look. &n…