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Famous athletes are recognized all over the world for their incredible skills, whether it’s on the football field, baseball field, or in the pool. Most of these athletes have been playing their sport since they were children and have been putting in countless hours everyday for their entire lives to…

You don’t have to be a professional photographer with expensive camera equipment to take an exceptional photo of your watch. In fact, with a few adjustments, it is possible to take a great photo with an ordinary camera, or even a smartphone. Given the amount of pictures people send us of their watch…

In today’s consumer society, there are a multitude of luxury watch brands to choose from all claiming to be the greatest; however, each brand has their own particular style, heritage, and personality, making it impossible to determine which is the all-time best. So how do you choose which watch bran…

It is no secret that a masterfully crafted luxury watch is an investment so selling your watch can feel overwhelming and risky. While online marketplaces like eBay or Craigslist are great for selling clothes or electronics, you are likely not going to maximize what you can get and it can carry some…

Rolex first introduced the Daytona in 1953, and the model quickly became one of the brand’s most popular offerings. Today, the Daytona is a highly coveted model on the wish list of many watch enthusiasts. Because this watch is in such high demand, there are a good number of counterfeit Rolex Daytona…

According to Forbes, Rolex is one of the top 100 most recognized and most powerful brands in the world. The name “Rolex” is immediately recognized by people all over the world, even those un-affiliated with the luxury watch industry. Rolex can credit this brand recognition to its work on its brand i…

As one of the oldest Rolex models, the Rolex Air-King has a storied history. The history of the Rolex Air-King begins in 1945 during World War II. During the war, many pilots began replacing their army issued watch with a Rolex watch, appreciating the simplicity of its dial and its precise timekeepi…

The 1950s saw the emergence of intercontinental air travel resulting to globetrotters traveling through many different time zones. The Rolex GMT Master watch was created in 1954 to assist these travelers in keeping track of the time in both their home time zone as well as the local time. GMT stands…

When Rolex first introduced the Datejust in 1945—the year of the brand’s 40th anniversary—it made history. Why? Well, the Datejust was the first self-winding wristwatch to display the date on the dial. Since then, the Datejust has become an integral part of Rolex's line-up. The Rolex Datejust: An In…

As one of the most recognized luxury brands in the entire world, Rolex watches are easily identified, even by non-watch enthusiasts. Rolex has established its brand as one of excellence, tradition, and consistency. Rolex was the “first” at many things in the watch industry and its watches are of the…

You have been saving up for quite some time and you are now ready to purchase a luxury watch. There are so many beautiful watches and great watch brands from which to choose. How do you make sure you are purchasing the right watch for you? We have compiled a list of some of the most important things…

With women’s watches, there are many different ways that one can wear it. Some women are devoted watch enthusiasts and will wear a luxury watch for its historical significance. Other women will wear the watch because it is the trendy style at the time. No matter the reason, women have the chance to…

Price It’s all about price, right? Well, when buying a luxury watch that’s sort of true. Price is obviously a huge consideration, but other things matter as well. However, price is a good place to start when narrowing down the many options out there. We have divided the luxury watch market into four…

Rolex is perhaps one of the most collectible brands out there. There are many reasons for this, but one we want to highlight here is the perception that a Rolex will increase value over time. In many cases this is true. Certain Rolex models have captured the headlines for their appreciation – namely…

A luxury watch says a lot about a person. It shows that they value high quality, expensive pieces and that they have achieved enough financial success to be able to afford one. Male watch enthusiasts will spend weeks or months of their time conducting research to help them decide which watches are t…

In today’s luxury watch market, a majority of the watches are designed to be worn by males. Men’s watches are significantly more expensive than women’s luxury watches and men are more likely to be seen wearing a wrist watch. However, this was not always the case. When the first wrist watch was creat…

Wearing a suit requires one to look his best, from the neck tie, to the watch, down to the shoes. If dressing to impress, it is important that all aspects of the look are cohesive. The tie must complement the color of the suit and the color of the belt and shoes must match. But what about the watch?…

      “This is kind of like giving a caveman matches” Above: Hamilton Powell, Founder of Crown & Caliber, an Atlanta-based company that is quickly becoming the preferred method of selling a luxury watch.   I am a watch guy. There are many reasons I am a watch guy. These reasons range from the su…

 Take a look at the two vintage watches above. Does your mouth immediately begin to water? You want them, don’t you? That is the affect that vintage watches are having on the faithful watch enthusiasts. As the nation’s preferred way to sell a luxury watch, we are entrenched in luxury watches ev…

More often than not, a lot of research and shopping is conducted before purchasing a luxury watch. There are many things that the soon-to-be watch owner considers: "What is my price range?" "What features do I want in a watch?" "Is there a certain brand that I want?" However, there are several thing…

As the country's premier purchaser and consignor of luxury watches, we are entrenched in watches all day, every day. We receive all different kinds of watches from the vintage to the brand new, from the less expensive to the ultra expensive. Needless to say, we are very knowledgeable in the watch ma…

These are not three brands that are typically seen together. However, Audemars Piguet has recently filed papers in New York to sue Tommy Hilfiger and Movado on trademark infringement and trade dress dilution. Movado has recently created a watch for Tommy Hilfiger that looks quite similar to the Aude…

“South China Morning Post” recently posted an article about China’s anti-corruption campaign and the impact that it is having on the luxury goods market, specifically luxury watches. Gift giving has been a part of Chinese politics for several decades. Chinese politicians would vote a certain way or…

One of the questions we hear most often is a variation of "Which brands hold their value the most?" In an effort to shed some light on this oft-debated topic, we wrote a blog about depreciation detailing our observations from day-to-day valuations. The response was overwhelming, so today we're revis…

The winner of this week's "Photo Friday" contest was an HYT H1 watch. It is such an interesting watch and not one that you see people wearing very often. Obviously, our fans that voted for this watch can appreciate it and can tell that this watch is different than most luxury watches. HYT is not a b…

To read Part II of this article (featuring data), click here. One of the most asked questions we receive at Crown & Caliber is what watches best hold their value. Before jumping into that question, here is an important rule of thumb: never buy a brand new watch as an investment. Just like a new…

This is a guest post from Nick McDearis, the OMEGA forum moderator on WatchuSeek and a friend of Crown & Caliber:   How did you become interested in watches?  What’s your favorite Omega?  These are a few of the questions that I frequently hear when I mention that I’m a watch enthusiast to f…

If you have ever been to New York City, then you know all about Manhattan’s Canal Street in Chinatown. Tourists can be seen sneaking into the backs of buildings behind secret doors, or climbing up 12 flights of stairs to a room at the top of the building, all in the hopes of finding the perfect Loui…

Along with the sun and heat, summer also brings along some great new movie releases. This summer is full of action packed movie releases, including Iron Man 3, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Bling Ring, and Man of Steel. Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, which will be released on June 14th, features the lat…