Earlier this year, I had the distinct pleasure of joining Jaeger-LeCoultre at their Manufacture in Le Sentier for a lesson in hand painting. Those who know me well, know that…
Tutorials and educational guides and information about watches and how they work, or about what you need to know about a watch.
Daylight Saving Time this Weekend: Fall Back
Daylight Saving Time in the United States ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday Nov. 2, when the clocks fall back by an hour. If you are not a night owl,…
New York has a New Watchmaking Training Program: Enter Patek Philippe Horology Training of New York
Earlier this year I had the distinct pleasure of joining the famed Patek Philippe for a training session in the brand’s state-of-the-art workshops at Rockefeller Center. Not only did we…
Experience Watchmaking for a Weekend in Zurich
Always dream of going to Switzerland? Of seeing how watches are made? Well now you have your chance. The Dolder Grand hotel in Zurich is offering a “Luxurious Watchmaking Experience” this summer…
How To Spot a Fake Watch — NAWCC Introduces Luxury or Lie? Course
Watch education is an essential on-going tool of knowledge for any watch r. Now, the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors has implemented a new educational course for watch…
4 Things to Look for When Buying a Watch for Father’s Day (or a Graduation)
Yes, Father’s Day is only a week away. And, yes, this is the graduation season. We have said it here before, but we reiterate – a watch is the perfect…
Meet the Watch Lover’s Dream: Govberg OnTime, the All-in-One Watch App
Not sure when your favorite watch was serviced last? Thinking about buying a new watch? Maybe even a vintage watch? Searching around the Internet loing for the latest articles from…
Be Among the First Consumers to See this Year’s Top Watches — Don’t Miss Madison Avenue Watch Week this Week in NY
This week in New York City, you can be among the first consumers ever to see, touch and try on some of the hottest watches of the new year. All…
Bulgari’s Diagono Magnesium Smart Watch Gives You Military-Level Security On Your Wrist!
Imagine if you could keep all of your personal information in one place — around your wrist. And better yet, have it be always accessible and safely stored. In an…
H. Moser & Cie can Only Build 1,000 Watches a Year- Here’s Why (Video)
We have written about H. Moser & Cie before here. The brand regularly impresses us with its technical prowess and classic elegance. Unfortunately, the small independent company can only produce…
Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts When Buying a Watch
By OJ Whatley The Internet age has been a boon to the global luxury watch marketplace. Sellers of all stripes have empowered themselves via their embrace of cyberspace, and informed…
Audemars Piguet Watches: A Look at Unparalleled Craftsmanship That Stands the Test of Time
By Gordon Henderson The truth of a watch brand is in the story behind the development philosophy of the creator. The beauty of a watch is in the craftsmanship and…
Hamilton Watches: Crucial Instruments for America’s Armed Forces
With today being Memorial Day –a time when we Americans honor those who fought and died in service – it seems a fitting time to take a lo at the…
Experience the Heart of Watchmaking: The Audemars Piguet Foundation Reforests the World
By Samantha Walsh The heart and soul of watchmaking is not just about building beautiful, technically advanced machines that will last for centuries. It is also about giving back to…
3 World Records Set at BaselWorld 2014 by Bulgari, Graff, TAG Heuer
A few months ago, after SIHH, we brought the three top world records set for timepieces during that Fair. Now, post-Basel, we bring you the three record-setting watches from this…