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Choosing watches to travel with
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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...
Top 5 Rules of Watch Collecting
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There are a million different reasons to want a certain watch and for that reason we cannot offer advice on which specific references you should be after. However, there are a few suggestions that we can make to ensure that you have a more positive experience and create a perfect collection for you. If you have a desire to grow a collection of timepieces you’ll want to at least read the tips below and consider them before your next purchase. #1 Buy what you love Ultimately, these are the watches that you will see everyday and so picking pieces that...
The Difference Between Quartz and Automatic Watch Movements
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(photo courtesy of: https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/does-great-movement-finishing-mean-a-great-watch) You have probably heard these terms being thrown around on watch blogs or product descriptions, but they often do not get into any further detail. Here, we will be discussing the differences and what makes each type of movement unique. First thing to know, is that quartz movements we introduced after automatic and manual movements existed. The newly developed quartz movement put the future of automatic and manual movements at risk. So another question that we will answer is why we still use automatic movements today. The introduction of the quartz movement in 1969 was an incredible...
How to take daily care of your watches
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(photo courtesy of: https://www.vulcanwatchstraps.com/blog/how-to-clean-your-rolex)Taking care of your watches will ensure that they will stay in good shape, working order for decades, and help maintain value, be it monetary or emotional. Watches are often made from premium materials, and sometimes precious metals, that can certainly lose their brilliance and luster over the years if not well taken care of. Following these easy tips will ensure that your timepieces maintain their condition. (Photo courtesy of: https://www.vulcanwatchstraps.com/blog/how-to-clean-your-rolex) Our first recommendation is to regularly, depending on wear, clean your watch with warm soapy water using a micro-fiber cloth and a baby toothbrush. We suggest dish soap,...
Protect your watches while travelling
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Travelling with your beloved timepieces might cause some to worry. You may have spent years saving up for that perfect collection of watches or maybe you have been gifted a family heirloom that carries a special meaning for you. Either way, you are going to want to take great care for these pieces while travelling, but what should you do to ensure their safety? Depending on your route, destination, and vacation goals, how you keep them safe is something that should be thought about! Investing in proper protection for your timepieces is something that should be considered before travelling....

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