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(Photo courtesy of: https://thetruthaboutwatches.com/2020/05/coronavirus-watch-20-rolex-wait-list-means-nothing/) The following tips and tricks are things you can do to bump yourself up the waiting list for those hard to acquire Rolex watches. There is no fail proof method and you’ll likely find that a combination of methods will work best with one authorized dealer and not with another. If you’re not comfortable doing any of the things on this list, then your best bet might just be to go straight to the grey market dealer, pay the premium, and avoid the wait! 1. Dress the part Obviously, you should never judge a book by its...

(Photo courtesy of: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/the-big-three-watch-art-studio.html) If you were to ask 100 people to name a famous watch brand, almost all of them will include Rolex within their first three answers, and probably the most mentioned as well. So, the question is why Rolex is not considered one of the “Big Three” of Swiss watchmaking? Within the world of horology and luxury timepieces, the Big Three, or often referred to as the “Holy Trinity” consists of Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Vacheron Constantin. More recently, people are questioning whether a fourth should be added to this list, and you will be surprised to...

(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...

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...