A Concise History of Zenith Watches
Zenith watches are remarkable for their creatively bold design and extraordinary precision. Here we take a look at the Swiss watchmaker’s history and its biggest breakthroughs, including Zenith’s signature El...
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The Unique History of Raymond Weil Watches
Raymond Weil watches came about during the Quartz Crisis, a time of great uncertainty for the Swiss watch industry. However, by deftly blending together the tradition of watchmaking and the...
World Oceans Day: How Certain Watch Brands Are Working to Save Our Oceans
Today, June 8 is World Oceans Day—designed to celebrate and protect our oceans and their sea creatures. Proposed in 1992, and officially recognized by the United Nations since 2008, World...
5 Reasons Why Some Watches Appreciate in Value– And Others Don’t
Throughout the past couple of weeks, a number of important watch auctions by Christie’s, Phillips and Sotheby’s have yielded stellar results, proving that buying the right watch today could lead...
The Smartwatch Evolution, And 5 Reasons Why It Has Not Made Watch Collecting Obsolete
Time is the single constant in life. We all strive to track time, measure time, make the most of time, or, sometimes, to stop time. This may well be why...
10 Fun Facts About The Kentucky Derby and Longines, the Official Timekeeper – From Someone Who Was There
This past Friday and Saturday in Louisville, Kentucky, nearly 160,000 people – including me — converged on Churchill Downs racetrack for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby — where...
5 Entry-Level Omega Styles for New Collectors
Omega endears itself very quickly to fans of horology thanks to its one-two combo of beautifully crafted timepieces and an illustrious history lined with a dose of grandeur. With timepieces...
Breitling Watch Model Cheat Sheet
Breitling was founded in 1884 and from its onset was fastidiously focused on producing the absolute best precision chronographs and timers. And with that central goal constantly driving the brand, Breitling...