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From collector insights and buying guides to horological history and market perspectives, discover stories that celebrate the craftsmanship, heritage, and enduring legacy of fine watchmaking.
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The Parma Exposition has Begun It’s that...
The Parma Exposition has Begun It’s that time of the year when every major watch dealer and collector come together to share their passion at the Mercanteinfiera show in Parma. This show takes place two times per year, once in the fall and then the spring. During these two occasions some of the world’s most […]
There is no denying that Rolex is...
There is no denying that Rolex is the king. Each and every Rolex encompasses a craftsmanship and history not replicated by any other manufacturer. It might seem easy to deviate from Rolex in the search for other types of watches but ultimately most collectors will return to the brand. Below is an official Rolex video, which captures […]
Patek Philippe Shocks The World In 1976...
Patek Philippe Shocks The World In 1976 Patek Philippe shocked the world with the launch of the first Nautilus model. During this time luxury sport watches had to be by default ultra thin and made from solid gold. No one dreamt a premier Swiss watch manufacturer to come out with a ship’s porthole inspired stainless […]
Rolex Submariner Date – The World’s First Elegant...
Rolex Submariner Date – The World’s First Elegant Diving Watch Early Years In 1967, 14 years after Basel’s release of the first Submariner Rolex introduced one of its finest creations the Submariner Date Ref. 1680. With this reference Rolex showed the world they could make equally as marvelous every day watches as they did tool watches. […]
Rolex’s 6611 models that were waterproof up...
Rolex’s 6611 models that were waterproof up to 100 feet soon replaced the Day Date but it was still externally identical to the 6611. The 6611 featured the new caliber 1055 movement with its free sprung Micro-Stella balance, the first to be labeled “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified” on the dial, and had a new accuracy […]
There are the antiques shows your...
There are the antiques shows your grandparents go to, and then there is the Miami Antiques Show. Okay, who am I kidding, the Miami Antiques Show is the antiques show your grandparents go to. But, in spite of the overly air-conditioned, nothing-to-eat-but-Papa-John’s environment, the Miami show makes for some of the best vintage watch […]
New scholarship, delivered quietly.
New scholarship, delivered quietly.