What is an Onion Crown? (Watches 101)
It’s rare for the crown of a watch to take center stage but in the case of the onion crown, that’s exactly what happens. While we usually don’t pay much attention to the crown of…
Watch FAQs
Power Reserve Indicator – Quick Watch Guides
The power reserve indicator, or Réserve de Marche, is a useful feature that is found on some mechanical timepieces. This watch complication lets the wearer know how much energy is left. In the case…
Why Are Dive Watches So Popular (Still in 2022…)
Why Are Dive Watches So Popular? You have probably seen a lot of dive watches without even thinking about it, they have become part of watch culture and have slowly evolved away from their primary…
Watch Power Reserve Explained (Automatic Watches FAQs)
When buying an automatic watch, one of the important specifications indicated is the power reserve feature. This normally ranges from 36 to 48 hours although there are even some affordable automatic watches with 80-hour power…
Traveling With Watches – The Complete Guide
With the sheer variety of watches available in the modern marketplace, there are lots of options that all have their own unique looks and benefits. When you are traveling you want to ensure you have…
What is a Chronograph Watch?
Chronographs were originally invented for measuring the movements of astrological bodies but chronograph watches. The term for an extra watch feature like a chronograph is “complication,” so named because they add extra levels to the…
Guide to White Gold Watches
Are you considering buying a white gold watch? Or perhaps, wondering what makes white, rose, and yellow gold different from one another? In this article, we take a deeper look into some commonly asked questions…
Are Rose Gold Watches Real Gold? + Other FAQs
The watch market gives us a plethora of options for stylish and classic-looking watches. Of these, rose gold watches and accessories have always been a head-turner. Be it for watches, fashion accessories, or even electronics,…
Rose Gold vs. Yellow Gold Watches
Watch metals define the look and essence of the watch. Ever since clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches have been around, manufacturers have used precious metals like gold as part of the design. Even with gold,…
What is an Automatic Watch?
If you are new to the world of horology, you may have seen watches with automatic movement and mechanical movement. Most mechanical watches today also host an automatic movement. So, what is an automatic movement…
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MATTHEW ANDERSON
Letter from the founder – Matthew Anderson
My love of watches started almost 30 years ago when I inherited my grandfather’s watch. A watch that is still in my collection and one of my most prized possessions although not the most valuable in terms of money.
