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Understanding the Difference Between Automatic and Hand-Winding Mechanical Watches
Often we get questions from customers curious about understanding watch movements.
Ceramic: The Perfect Watch Material for Summer
As more and more watch brands delve into the realm of high-tech materials for watch cases and bracelets, we are witnessing a host of wonderful new ceramic watches emerge on the market.
Are the Rubies Inside Watch Movements Real Gemstones?
One of the key questions we get from novice collectors when they read about watches and the technical specifications of watch movements is, “Are the rubies inside the watch real?”
Mechanical Watches | How Often Do They Need to Be Serviced?
Just like your car needs regular maintenance, so, too, does your fine mechanical watch.
Pros and Cons of Watch Strap Types for Summer
It is official: summer is here, and with it comes short sleeves, more casual attire and a host of wonderful outdoor activities — many including water.
What It Means When Your Watch Is Anti-Magnetic
Did you know that something as simple as using a cell phone (especially with a rechargeable cell phone cover), going through airport security and even flying can affect the accuracy of your mechanical watch?
Here’s an Easy Guide to Understanding Perpetual Calendars
We often get reader comments and questions about a variety of complications. While we understand that many of our readers are avid watch collectors, some are also novices.
Understanding the Key Functions of a Diver’s Watch
Understanding what constitutes a great diver’s watch is important, as most high-precision diver’s watches offer a series of functions that could prove useful. With summer approaching, one may want to consider a new purchase to accompany that deep dive.
Four Things You Need To Know About the New Breitling Navitimer 8 and CEO Georges Kern
If you are a watch lover, you have most likely seen the all-new Breitling Navitimer 8
What It Means When We Say a Watch Is ‘Quartz’
If you are searching for a watch as a self-purchase or as a gift, one of the key things to consider is whether you want a quartz or mechanical watch.
Cartier Tank Celebrates 100 Years on the Front Line of Watchmaking With Great New Tank Watches
In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Tank watch, Cartier unveiled 13 new styles inspired by this iconic timepiece.
The Benefits of Investing in a Platinum Watch
With the glittering holiday season upon us, we thought it a fitting time to take a look at a rare, yet glistening, material used in luxury watchmaking:
