The word chronograph is derived from “chronos,” the Greek word for time, and “graph,” the Greek word for writing. Early versions of the chronograph were instruments that marked the dial of the mechanism with a small pen attached to the index so the length of the pen mark would indicate time elapsed. The chronograph as […]
Continue Reading...Patek Philippe is a legendary brand with a long pedigree of exceptional watchmaking. Whether you are an investor, a collector, or simply someone who appreciates fine watchmaking, there is no denying Patek Philippe watches are prestigious and timeless. In this post we will spotlight these “must-have” timepieces, and take a deeper dive into what makes […]
Continue Reading...Now that you have purchased an automatic Rolex watch, you are now the proud owner of a new luxury timepiece! No matter if it’s brand new or pre-owned, with your new watch there is an average of 220 individual (yes, 220!) pieces on your wrist. These precision parts of your Swiss-made Rolex watch range from […]
Continue Reading...As the largest luxury watch brand in the world, Rolex is admired by watch enthusiasts for its craftsmanship and quality. Rolex has set impeccably high standards and continues to make top-selling references that dominate the market each year, making these watches a surprisingly strong investment. One especially notable trend in the market – Rolex’s black […]
Continue Reading...One of the most famous chronographs in history, the Omega Speedmaster, has a storied past unparalleled by others. Omega originally released the first Speedmaster in 1957 as a sports chronograph, which helped to assert Omega as the manufacturer of timing equipment for sports, racing and most famously, the Olympic Games. The original design, created by […]
Continue Reading...A watch does not typically sell for four times its estimate at auction, but in the case for one 1950s Rolex, the dream became a reality. In December 2013, luxury watch aficionados got the shock of their lives when the more than 50-year-old timepiece, nicknamed “Padellone,” or “Big Frying Pan” in Italian, sold at Christie’s […]
Continue Reading...The jargon of the world of timepieces can seem daunting, even though many of us wear and use a watch every day! This guide is a primer to watch anatomy: We’ll start with the watch band (1) that attaches the timepiece to your wrist. It is generally called a bracelet if made of metal, and […]
Continue Reading...The differences between after-market and genuine Rolex watches may seem confusing to the everyday retail customer, however they are technically well-defined within watch collecting community. An after-market alteration or model is described as any changes or services made to a Rolex that are not attributed to an authorized Rolex dealer. For example, if your watch’s […]
Continue Reading...With a brand identity that is oh-so-chic and known worldwide for its luxury and timelessness, CHANEL has created timepieces that reflect the high fashion maison’s signature provocative style and edgy-yet-classic design. Below, we delve deeper into the haute horological world of CHANEL and its most coveted watch styles. CHANEL debuted its watch collection in 1987 […]
Continue Reading...In 1860, Giovanni Panerai founded luxury watch brand what would eventually become Officine Panerai in Florence, Italy. The store he opened began as a watchmaker’s shop on Ponte alle Grazie, serving both as a workshop and also as the city’s first watchmaking school. The small establishment became an official supplier of watches and precision instruments […]
Continue Reading...High-end jewelry house Cartier’s prominence and notoriety is not limited to only its magnificent jewelry creations, but can also be attributed to its numerous attributions to the world of horology. The brand’s watches are just as coveted as its most popular necklaces, rings and bracelets, if not more. With several iconic collections from which to […]
Continue Reading...Launched over 60 years ago, the Rolex Day-Date has become an icon in the watch world and a fixture in every horology enthusiast’s watch wardrobe. The first reference was the 6511, which, due to the complexity of the new model and its automatic movement, included additional discs and a screw down back to meet manufacturing […]
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