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Insuring Your Watch
Own It, Wear It, Protect It: Insuring Your Watch
Ask any watch lover whether they think watches belong on your wrist or tucked away in a box, and they will tell you, “Watches are meant to be worn!” Whether you collect timepieces as a hobby...
Emily Cooper
Is it bad to let my automatic watch stop?
An automatic watch works off of your arm movement, so if it stops, it means you have probably taken it off and put it away for a while. Watch enthusiasts differed on whether or not letting your automatic...
A Swiss Watch with Latin Roots
Cuervo y Sobrinos: A Swiss Watch with Latin Roots
You may think that all roads lead to Europe, specifically Switzerland when it comes to luxury watchmaking. However, one particular luxury watchmaker did not find his start amid the lush valleys and pristine...
Vintage Quartz Watch
Fix or Forget? What to Do with Your Vintage Quartz Watch
That depends on what kind of timepiece we’re talking about. Alas, not all quartz is created equal. A Little Background The quartz movement revolutionized the watch industry beginning with the unveiling...
Christina Green
What are the pros and cons of mechanical wristwatches?
Mechanical timepieces represent some of the finest examples of engineering prowess and craftsmanship in the world. But nothing is perfect. We asked several watch aficionados to give us their thoughts on...

5 Epic Tales of Collectors Who Successfully Reintroduced Classic BrandsPart I - Czapek and Nivada Grenchen
Have you ever loved a product, only to see it disappear from the shelves when the company went out of...

Dan Spitz Watches: Heavy Metal Meets Raw Metal
Daniel A. Spitz doesn’t like to hear the word “No.” In fact, the three-time Grammy...

How do you determine if a watch is authentic or fake?
Some fake things, like a bad spray tan, can be spotted a mile away. Others can be more difficult, like...

The Two Biggest Watch Shows in NYC You Don't Want to Miss This Year
Are you planning a trip East for a bit of leaf-peeping this fall? Then, consider taking a short detour...

7 Freakishly Cool Skeletons You'll Wish You Had in Your Closet
Forget about the family secrets and salacious gossip. The skeletons we’re referring to here are...

The Mechanical Watch: An Emotional Port in the Digital Storm
We have cutting-edge technology literally at our fingertips, electronic gadgets that provide every convenience...

Why would a watch rust two weeks after being cleaned and lubricated?
You would expect a watch to be its cleanest immediately following a cleaning. So why would a watch begin...

Constant Companions: 3 American Heroes and the Watches that Survived Them
Collectors often say that every vintage watch has a story. These tales may chronicle legendary exploits,...

5 Common Myths About Automatic Watch Movements
If a machine is “automatic,” we naturally assume it needs little to no human involvement...

What is the lifespan of a kinetic watch?
Kinetic energy is a great way to power a quartz watch, allowing it to function solely by the motion of...

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What is a Watch Bezel?
If you’ve ever encountered a watch you’ve most certainly encountered a watch bezel. If you’re not familiar...
John Wick 3: Watches and Style
If you haven’t heard about the new John Wick film then you’ve probably been out living a happy life with...
Doomsday Prep: Which Watch Will Last?
Nowadays, it seems like the world can’t go a whole minute without a new crisis or existential threat...
Heirloom Watches: Time and Tradition
Watches have been handed down as an heirloom item for centuries. The practice almost dates as far back...
On Astronaut Time: Watches in Space
Before there was “one small step for a man, [and] one giant leap for mankind,” watches were already making...
Pilot Watches: Time Flies with Aviation
The first aeronauts began taking to the skies nearly 230 years ago. The first successful flying machine—the...
What is a Tachymeter?
In the early 20th century the wristwatch began making a name for itself. These first wristwatches were...
Timex Q Reissue: It Keeps on Ticking
Timex has been building watches since 1854. However, their widespread fame didn’t hit its stride until...
Bradley Cooper Ad and IWC
Wristwatches are no stranger to celebrity endorsement. For example, Timex’s famous “It takes a licking...
Erotic Watches
In the world of watches there’s an oddly lucrative market: The erotic watch. These timepieces have a...