Getting ready for the holidays and finishing all of your shopping can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be for every person on your shopping list. If you’re looking for a watch for a special person on your list, there’s almost no way to go wrong with Rolex. The brand’s iconic timepieces are seen […]
The Rolex Explorer II has been around in various forms for decades. The underground adventurer’s watch is unconventional and unique compared to other watches in the Rolex catalog, but its design, colors, and size make it a desirable piece for people who want a little less flash. The 216570 Explorer II was just discontinued last […]
The Tudor Pelagos is one of the best divers around that offers a compelling alternative to mainstays like the Rolex Submariner and Omega Seamaster. The watch features lightweight titanium, two dial colors, and a unique bracelet with a spring-loaded clasp. Now, Tudor’s offering a new take on the Pelagos with the FXD, a clean dive […]
The Rolex Daytona is nearly impossible to get, so why are there such long wait lists for the watch when other brands make chronographs that are arguably as nice and as functional? That’s a good question, but it all starts to make sense when you break down the Daytona backstory. Let’s take a quick look […]
Many people know that Zenith was the first to develop an automatic-winding chronograph movement, but the story is far more interesting than that. The El Primero movement is an icon in the watch world, so let’s take a quick trip down Zenith history lane. Regarded as one of the most important developments in the watch […]
If you’re shopping for a new watch, you’ll easily find dozens of Omegas, Rolexes, and even ultra-high-end pieces from Patek Philippe, and while the price tag may not always be agreeable, there are always several pieces to choose from. One brand that is both more exclusive and more expensive than all of the rest is […]
Audemars Piguet dates back to the late 1800s, and has been known as a major innovator in luxury timepieces since. The brand created the first jumping-hour wristwatch in 1921, the first ultra-thin self-winding tourbillon in 1986, and continues to be one of the most sought after and desirable luxury watch brands today. AP is more […]
Every watchmaker has core models that seem to define their brand. For Rolex, it’s the Submariner and for Omega, it’s the Speedmaster. Vacheron Constantin has the Overseas, and in recent years, the watch has become one of the most sought-after and hardest to find models on the market. Vacheron Constantin redesigned the Overseas in 2016, […]
Believe it or not, Vacheron Constantin can trace its roots back to 1755, when its founder started in Geneva, Switzerland. Vacheron (before Constantin) is credited with creating the world’s first complication and first engine-turned dials. In the early 1800s, the company hired a new partner and became Vacheron & Constantin. In the late 1800s, Vacheron […]
The Rolex Submariner’s appeal is so strong that it is recognizable to many people who couldn’t care less about watches. Part of that is due to the fact that it hasn’t changed dramatically in the decades since its introduction, and part comes because of the Rolex name and status as a luxury brand. If you’re […]
