THE CHRONOGRAPH BLOG

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...

(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...

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...

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...

If you own multiple watches, deciding on which watch you are going to take with you is likely a very difficult question to answer. For most watch collectors, there’s going to be a lot of thought that will go into making the final decision. The answer to this question will rely on the purpose of your trip and how long you will be out of town for.  Our suggestion for trips that are 3 nights are less, is travel light and bring a single watch. Depending on whether this trip is for business or pleasure, bringing one versatile watch is...