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Must-have accessories for a watch enthusiast

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Must-have accessories for a watch enthusiast

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...

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Choosing watches to travel with

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Choosing watches to travel with

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...

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Top 5 Rules of Watch Collecting

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Top 5 Rules of Watch Collecting

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...

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The Difference Between Quartz and Automatic Watch Movements

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The Difference Between Quartz and Automatic Watch Movements

(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...

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How to take daily care of your watches

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How to take daily care of your watches

(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,...

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