Every year I tell myself I will not get distracted by anything too shiny. I try to stay focused on movements, finishing, engineering and all the usual instincts that make you feel like a “serious collector”. But the moment I saw the turquoise stone Escale from Louis Vuitton in the Dubai Watch Week 2025, all … Read more
There is one moment that made this entire shift click for me. I was walking down Old Bond Street on a quiet afternoon, doing what fashion enthusiast does. I wanted to have a quick look. No intention to buy anything, no plan to ask for models that were obviously unavailable, just the small, harmless ritual … Read more
Looney Tunes, the iconic American short film series by Warner Bros., was introduced in 1930. The series introduced many cartoon characters that have become household names, which include Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Pepe Le Pew, Marvin the Martian, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Road Runner. From the 1940s to the 1960s, the series … Read more
By far, eBay is a reserved marketplace with rare-to-find vintage watch listings. If you’re looking to buy a luxury watch online, eBay gives you a wide selection together with safety features that protect the buyer and elevate customer satisfaction. Apart from its Top Rated Sellers category, there’s a Money-Back Guarantee program on the site that … Read more
When one mentions French brand Cartier, one of the oldest and most popular watchmakers and jewelers in the world, some of the first models that would come to mind are probably the Santos, the first modern wristwatch, and the Tank, one of the most iconic and successful watches of all time. In this article, we’ll … Read more
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 mechanics of a traditional mechanical watch. The chronograph is actually considered the first complication, but in the centuries since its … Read more
Books stores away centuries’ worth of knowledge that you cannot find easily on the interest. Yes, the interest offers you a host of information quickly at your fingertips. But, it does not compare to holding a book in your hand. Much similar to holding a watch in your hand when buying one instead of going … Read more
Engraving your watch is a nifty way of further personalizing your priced timepiece. An engraving on your favorite timepiece will also give it that priceless sentimental value and should also be a thoughtful gift idea for families or your significant other. There are dozens of watch engraving ideas out there that can help you add a personal … Read more
The California watch dial style dates back to the 1930s when Rolex was making movements for Panerai to supply watches to the Italian Navy, which asked the company to make a luminous watch for divers. The end product is the Panerai Radiomir (then called Ref. 3646). In the decades that followed, this dial style became more … Read more
In the watch industry, we can often forget how a certain style became popular or why a model was originally made. A lot of iconic watches, especially luxury brands become synonymous with a certain look and the original reason for that design is obscured. However, in the case of watches like the Tag Heuer Monaco … Read more