While it’s a no-brainer that certain luxury and well-known brands will always hold significant value, it really depends on the individual pawnbroker as to what price they can offer for…
The United States National Bureau of Standards (now known as The National Institute of Standards and Technology) was founded by Congress on March 3, 1901, as an authoritative domestic measurement and…
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, accurate timekeeping is essential to ensure smooth operations, enhance patient care, and improve overall efficiency. And while timekeeping may seem like a mundane task,…
In 1854, America's first watch company, Waltham, was formed, which went on to make the first-ever watch with interchangeable parts and the first 100% American-made watch. Shortly after, in 1863, Elgin,…
The date, July 17th, 1955, was magical, for California’s Disneyland. Their opening day saw joyous children throughout the theme park. And a parade, with participants—including Minnie, Mickey and Donald Duck—…
A quality watchmaker uses several mechanisms to make a timepiece truly water-resistant or waterproof. It’s not just about sealing the inner workings from moisture intrusion. Different watches will have different…
Whether you inherited a vintage Rolex Submariner or recently spent thousands on new Grand Seiko, your first priority is to make sure your timepiece is serviced with care. That means…
Over 150 years ago, in 1870, Paul Cornell, a real-estate dealer, teamed up with J.C. Adams who was a noted watchmaker at this time. Together, they organized The Cornell Watch Company. …
It is an almost innate human need to count our seconds, to track time. Our ancestors had devised many clever ways to tell time; everything from the reading of…
You just found an ancient-looking clock in grandpa’s attic and wonder if it could be worth something. Before you pay a tidy sum for a professional appraisal, though, you might…
