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The Great Watch Winder Debate
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(Photo coutersy of: https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a403421/watch-winder/) If you have friends who appreciate or collect luxury watches, then you have most likely debated this over a few pints. The question is whether or not you should keep your watches in a watch winder. It is a fact that watch winders are very useful when it comes to keeping the right date and time on your pieces, thus saving you time if you have not worn it in a few days. But since the introduction of the watch winder, the debate has grown as to how the watch winder might actually affect the longevity of...
Gifts for the watch enthusiast in your life
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This guide is for the person in your life who looks like they might have it all, except their next grail watch, which is likely out of the budget. So how might you contribute to furthering their passion for collecting timepieces? Here are some options that could make a perfect gift for them. Watch Roll The rumors are true, watch collectors sometimes do take off their watches and unfortunately it's not socially acceptable to wear 3 watches on each arm! A lot of the time, watch lovers run out of space to store their watches because of the size of...
The Anatomy of a Watch - A basic guide to watch parts
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(Photo courtesy of: https://knoxvillewatchworks.com/blog/f/anatomy-of-a-watch-101-a-beginners-guide-to-watch-terminology) A traditional swiss made watch can have hundreds of different parts, and it is how they are all put together that gives the watch its value through the ability to give you an accurate time. Here is a simple guide to help you understand the most essential parts of a watch. Bezel The bezel can be made of a precious metal, stainless steel, or ceramic, and is the part that goes around the crystal. On some watches, the bezel can rotate in place to provide different functions. Bracelet or Strap This is the part of the watch...
The perfect three watch collection
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So you’ve got a collection of watches you’ve spent time and money putting together, and while you’d love to keep them all, you’re trying to narrow down your collection to a perfect 3 watches. While we don’t know your style, your financial situation or your hobbies (apart from loving watches), we will try to help guide you in the right direction with a few things to think about. The following are just a few different types of strategies to help you narrow down which watches you keep or save towards. Your goal should always be to have timepieces that fit...
Must-have accessories for a watch enthusiast
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If you’re like us, your love for timepieces does not end with the watches themselves. There are tons of extras that can lead you down a deeper rabbit hole along with your watches. We’re going to review some of the most recommended accessories, and some fun nice to haves as well. Art/Memorabilia (Photo courtesy of: https://stephenselzler.com/selzler-farrer/#sizes) There are plenty of extremely talented artists who create some incredible watch based art. These range from fine drawings of the most technical watch movements to more abstract oil paintings of some of iconic brands and models. There is a lot of art out there...

LUXURY LEATHER WATCH ROLLS
Browse our collection of luxury watch rolls - the DUPLO accommodates two watches, and the TRIPLA accommodates three. Find the watch roll that fits your style.