Watch Guides & Articles
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A Beginners Guide To Pocket Watch Complications
There are many things that can affect the value of a pocket watch. From the base metal, to the style, and weight, all of these attributes will affect how much you can get for your […]
A Beginners Guide To Pocket Watch Syles
Pocket watches have long been cherished as both fashionable accessories and reliable timepieces. Since their invention in Nuremberg in 1510, they have evolved from practical tools for timekeeping to symbols of status, achieving widespread popularity […]
A Complete Guide to the Rolex Air-King
The Rolex Air-King watch was launched in 1945 as part of its Air series; a collection of watches intended to honour the achievements of the RAF pilots involved in World War Two. The Air-King is […]
A Complete Guide to the Lady’s Rolex
The very first wristwatches made by Rolex, known as Wilsdorf and Davis at the time, were created for women. In the early 20th century men preferred pocket watches or fob watches; delicate wristwatches were predominantly […]
A Complete Guide to the Rolex President or Day-Date
The Rolex Day-Date is arguably the watch that launched Rolex into the realm of high-end luxury watches and cemented its position as one of the world’s most sought-after and exclusive timepieces. More commonly known as […]
Understanding Hallmarks On Pocket Watches
When having your pocket watch valued for insurance, probate, or sale, one of the first things a valuer will do is assess the hallmarks of the pocket watch. These hallmarks can tell a valuer a […]
How To Wear A Pocket Watch: The Ultimate Guide
Pocket watches have been a fashionable accessory for centuries. The pocket watch reached the height of its popularity in the late 19th century when it became an important part of railroad timekeeping. This constituted a […]
American Pioneers: The History of the Waltham Watch Company
The Waltham Watch Company, also known as the American Waltham Watch Co., holds a significant place in horological history. Established in 1850 in Waltham, Massachusetts by watchmaker Aaron Lufkin Dennison, this company emerged as a […]
How Much Is My Pocket Watch Worth?: The Ultimate Guide
Pocket watches have been a popular fashion accessory and timepiece for centuries. From their invention in Nuremberg in 1510 to their mass popularisation in the 19th century, the pocket watch has served numerous purposes from […]
A Complete Guide to the Rolex Datejust
The Rolex Datejust is a true classic. The Datejust is found throughout Rolex’s history as they created a watch that has evolved with the Rolex brand to become one of their core models. First launched […]
A Complete Guide to the Vintage Rolex Sea-Dweller
The Sea-Dweller is not the most popular Rolex watch, especially when you consider the likes of the Datejust, Day-Date and the Submariner. However, the Sea-Dweller, earnest in its beginnings in a niche market of saturation […]
A Complete Guide to the Vintage Rolex Cosmograph
The name Cosmograph, started with an earlier Rolex model, which traditionally had a window that showed the lunar cycle, hence the name cosmo meaning space (the cosmos) and graph, to draw or chart. Despite the […]
A Complete Guide to the Vintage Rolex Milgauss
The name Milgauss stems from the French mille meaning thousand and gauss, which is a measurement of magnetic induction. The first Milgauss design was intended for use in the world of science and engineering, to […]
A Complete Guide to the Rolex GMT-Master
The concept of a GMT-Master was first born in 1953 when Rolex was approached by the airline Pan-Am, to create a watch that could simultaneously tell the time in two time zones. The Rolex Submariner […]
A Complete Guide to the Vintage Rolex Explorer
The Rolex Explorer first came into fruition to meet the needs of Rolex’s more adventurous customer. They had succeeded in creating a tough and sturdy watch in the bubble-back and Rolex now looked to market […]