Buying a watch that has had a previous life is something most of us will do at some point in our collecting journey. Sometimes it is the only way to get a very high in-demand timepiece, an older model that is no longer in production, or more commonly…
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 sponsoring, big names in the golf world, such as Phil M…
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’t often touch on style. So, we turned to our frien…
The LA Times reports that Rolex is suing Melrose Jewelers for selling counterfeit Rolex watches. Melrose claims to be the premier online retailer of luxury watches. Obviously, Rolex has a different opinion, stating that Melrose aims "to confuse and deceive the public" into purchasing counterfeit tim…
It's a classy time to be a secret agent on the silver screen when luxury watches are standard apparel. James Bond's OMEGA watch in Skyfall is looking sharp, as is Aaron Cross' watch in The Bourne Legacy, which debuts this Friday, August 10. Aaron Cross sports a special edition TOP GUN IWC Pilot's Wa…
Advertising in the Olympics is a tricky endeavor and is generally frowned upon. The only ads seen inside Olympic stadiums are for OMEGA or sporting apparel worn by the athletes (Nike, Adidas, Speedo, etc.). Richard Mille seems to have found a way around that, however, by giving Jamaican sprinter Yoh…
When Crown & Caliber authenticates a customer's timepiece, we use the best watchmakers around. We realize sending in a watch takes a great deal of trust and faith, so we take a white glove approach to handling each customer's watch. One of our watchmakers' passion for mechanical watches is unbri…
Audemars Piguet has an impressive ambassador lineup of golfers: Cristie Kerr, Morgan Pressel, Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Graeme McDowell, Ian Poulter, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Darren Clarke, Anthony Kim, and most notably today, Belen Mozo. Mozo sports AP's Royal Oak and Royal Oak Offshore. Mozo is Sp…
TAG Heuer ambassador Maria Sharapova clutched a narrow victory at Wimbledon yesterday over Tsvetana Pironkova 7-6 (3), 6-7 (3), 6-0. Sharapova recently reclaimed her ranking as number one in the world. Her talents have earned her a number of major sponsorships, including her own TAG Heuer watch line…
Amazon.com's creator, Jeff Bezos, is thinking ahead - 10,000 years ahead. He's funded the Long Now Foundation, which is building The 10,000 Year Clock deep inside of a mountain on his West Texas estate, not far from his personal rocket-launch site. The clock is designed to stand at 200 feet tall and…
Vladimir Putin's watch collection has stirred up a bit of controversy in Eastern Europe. Despite his modest $100,000 salary, the Russian President is able to afford a great collection of luxury watches. Putin's favorite brands include Patek Philippe, A. Lange & Sohne, Breguet, and Blancpain. One…
Luxury time piece brands have a deep history with sports, especially tennis, golf, and motor sports like Formula 1. Baseball and luxury timepieces, however, is a bit harder to come by. The coolest example I've seen with a watch and baseball ad is Mickey Mantle taking batting practice with a Timex st…
Well First, Who Buys Used Watches? There are many places that buy used watches from Craigslist to eBay. There are also newer, faster and safer ways to sell your watch. So, where should you sell your watch? Craigslist is dangerous. eBay requires sales credibility. Forums take time to develop trust. A…
In 1922, middle-aged bank teller Grace Fryer's teeth began to loosen and fall out for no apparent reason. Her jaw swelled up, and she soon took herself to the dentist. The dentist took an X-ray and found her jaw honeycombed with holes. Within a short frame of time, similar cases popped up around tow…
Thousands of people want to sell their watches. Reasons range from wanting to sell one watch in order to buy another, having buyer's remorse, or even associating bad memories with a watch. Some sellers turn to forums for help - but there is no one to enforce the law when deals go awry. Ultimately, i…
...and after 50 swings that launched balls to the corners of the ballpark, the watch still kept perfect time. The Mick didn't do it out of curiosity, though - it was part of an ad campaign Timex did in the 50s that featured celebrities. Everything about this Timex ad is great: the unique concept, th…
Ever wonder who spends the most money advertising watches? TAG Heuer is heavily featured in Monaco and made a watch for the Formula 1 event, as we covered on Tuesday. Rolex is plastered on the scoreboards and nets of Wimbledon. Recently, Lamborghini and Blancpain partnered up. Below are the figures…
Update: We're always open to learning new things, so when we learned about these additional websites, we had to add them to our list. I'm partial to time.is. Without being set to the right time, a watch is little more than a piece of jewelry. If you're passionate about watches like the watch valuati…
Happy 153rd Birthday, Big Ben! Our watch valuation experts believe it's impressive he's still ringing after all these years. His tower clocks in at 316 feet (96 m) tall (note- Big Ben is the clock's bell, not the clock tower itself). He's survived London's World War II blitzes and continues to stand…
Admit it, you've never been quite sure if you're pronouncing all your favorite watch brands correctly. No need to stress any longer, the experts at Crown & Caliber are here to help. Listed below are the phonetic pronunciations of the more difficult watch names. So study up, and you'll be soundin…
Crown and Caliber's watch valuation experts will tell you that it is the standard measurement of time that allows us to know that Bolt is the fastest man in the world. Usain Bolt may have a knack for beating everyone else's time, but his new Hublot watch, called the King Power Usain Bolt, runs just…
The watch valuation experts at Crown and Caliber are fans of Maria's Tag Heuer Formula 1 Lady Steel & Ceramic Pavée, which she wore while holding her trophy after the match. "The match was a joke," said opponent Li Na, referring to the two rainstorms that turned the clay to mud. "It's tough to p…
Churchill, Darin, and King Edward IV's watches were all made by Dent, the same company that built Big Ben. A Dent timepiece was actually Churchill's first watch. The horologists at Crown and Caliber agree: Dent's new watches, the Dent Ministry Evolution and Dent Ministry Chronographs, are things of…
You gotta to love Bubba Watson. The guy who never took a lesson wins the Masters. Something about his story appeals to us all. Fittingly enough, Bubba's watch is as unconventional as his golf journey. Check out these pics of the Richard Mille RM038 tourbillon that was on his wrist as he puts on the…
We all know that China's appetite for luxury timepieces has been growing every year - but one question remains unanswered: "Why?". Well, an interesting study was just published in the Fortune Character magazine called the ‘China Top Wristwatch Report’ - and it gives some great insight into answering…
Clearly the mainstream trend in watch retail these days is size - it seems as though the bigger the better. However, not everyone (including myself) have jumped on this bandwagon. For us - less is more. Therefore, when we came across this great article from Worn & Wound, we thought the small wat…
It is our experience that when it comes to rubber on their watch, watch enthusiasts either passionately hate it or love it. There really is no middle ground. Case and point, the Corum Admiral's Cup Challenge 44 Chrono. So the question is simple: are you a fan of rubber on the bezel or not? Let us kn…
To most, Ralph Lauren isn't really known for its watches, but its a shame - because they really make a good one. As spring approaches and our activities take us outdoors - you may want to consider the stylish Sporting series. Below are some great pics, and a link to a great hands on overview courtes…
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