The iconic Elvis Presley – known for his outrageous hip gyrations and phenomenal showmanship – was also an avid watch r, collector and trader. It is said that he…
Tutorials and educational guides and information about watches and how they work, or about what you need to know about a watch.
What Shock Resistance Really Means In Watches
As people lead active lifestyles, shock resistance has to come into play with top watches. As such, certain watch brands are creating timepieces that are ever resilient and can withstand the…
What Is The Difference Between Mechanical Manual-Wind and Automatic Wind Movements?
Newcomers to the watch industry, especially collectors just starting out, often get confused about mechanical movements and are unsure when it comes to the difference between a mechanical automatic movement…
Presidents’ Watches From Biden To LBJ And JFK
Updated 2/15/21 With President’s Day here — it seems like a good time to take a lo at which presidents wore which watches over the years. Current President, Joe Biden…
La Patiala, Inspired By Famed Luxury Collector, Offers Digital Access To Multiple Luxury Categories At Once
We all know that if you want to do some self-education about almost any topic in the world, you turn to the internet. Whether you’re a watch r, whiskey r,…
Understanding Watch Terms: Meter Vs. Meter, From Chronometer To Pulsometer And More
In the world of watchmaking, one term regularly rears its head and in so many different ways, each with a different meaning. Meet the watch world’s term, “meter.” The…
Why The Armin Strom Zeitgeist Is Destined For Watchmaking History Books
It wasn’t too long ago, in late 2021, that independent Swiss watch brand Armin Strom unveiled its one-of-la-kind Zeitgeist watch. The highly complicated $170,000 timepiece takes the concept of resonance…
Start The New Year Right: Sign Up For The Naked Watchmaker Master Classes
With the new year upon us, you may want to spend a little time over winter getting to explore your passion for timepieces deeply. Now you can do that and…
WatchTime New York 2021 Takes Place Next Weekend Live At Gotham Hall
It is the moment we have all been waiting for: live watch shows instead of digital shows. The first big one starts next weekend in New York City when, on October…
Everything You Need To Know About Rolex Sea-Dweller Watches
(Updated on October 4, 2021) Long considered the epitome of dive watches, the Rolex Sea-Dweller watch is one of the most sought after timepieces for professional divers, recreational divers and…
Last Chance: Experience Chiming Watches At Jaeger-LeCoultre’s The Sound Maker Exhibit In New York
For those who are loing for something different to do in the tri-state area, lo no further than the meat-packing district of New York City where an exceptional exhibit is…
The Evolving World Of Women’s Watches And Why Watches Shouldn’t Be Labeled
Time is being recalibrated for women, but maybe not fast enough. If you see a savvy woman wearing a complicated watch, most likely – up until recently – it is a…
Horological Society of New York Opens First USA Chronometer Certification Process
Those familiar with the watch industry are aware that America has had a long and storied past in the world of watchmaking. Centuries ago, top brands like Hamilton, Elgin, Waltham,…
Bulova And Veteran Watch Journalist Roberta Naas Talk About Watches, Collecting And More
Bulova has a long and storied past in watchmaking, particularly in the United States, where it was founded. Over the years, the brand has morphed and evolved, like all brands,…
How To Build A Watch Collection With $10,000 And What To Buy
Generally, when people hear that someone is a watch collector, visions of the world’s most expensive or elaborate watches go through their minds. However, not every watch collector is a…