What is a Moon Phase Watch Complication?
Ever gaze at someone’s watch and see the moon? If so, you are witnessing a small complication in watchmaking that is one of the most beloved on the market: moon...
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Inside the Zenith El Primero Watch
As with many other “firsts” in the world of horology, details about who exactly developed the first chronograph watch have been lost in the mists of time, but one thing...
A Brief History of Glashütte Watchmaking
Switzerland is heralded as the premier exporter of luxury watches. However, Glashütte, Germany, is another key epicenter of fine watch design and production, and the Saxon region has been regaining...
What is the Difference Between Vintage and Antique Watches?
What’s the difference between a vintage and an antique watch? Antique watches are at least 100 years-old. Vintage watches are at least 20 years-old. Any watch under 20 years is...
How to Start a Vintage Watch Collection
While watch collecting in general is enjoying its heyday, vintage watch collecting is on the rise. Some collectors are fascinated by a watch’s rich history and the greater tradition of...
Watch Styles and Ads Through the Decades
The history of the watch industry within the 20th century is displayed in the vintage watch advertisements throughout the decades. We took a look back at watch ads from the...
The Top 3 Luxury Watch Brands & Their Evolution
Over the years, Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Omega have grown to become synonymous with luxury. The three watch brands have developed over time from small businesses to large, multinational brands...