Last week, Longines held a press event at the Elizabeth Taylor Collective in New York City. The Elizabeth Taylor Collective is an exhibition center located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. It never actually belonged to Elizabeth Taylor. It was actually built by famed artist Michael Todd, and it’s where he painted some of his […]
History of the VALJOUX 7750 ETA Movement
There are a number of watch movements that are both chronograph-rated and moderately-priced. But perhaps none of these contemporary movements is as popular as the Valjoux 7750. First introduced in 1974, the 7750 was Valjoux’ answer to the Zenith El Primero automatic movement. Many watch enthusiasts have dismissed the 7750 as a cheap, generic movement. […]
Paul Twice Handmade Watch Strap Review
Introducing Paul Twice straps, a beautifully made beige coloured strap that is handcrafted, and the waxed nylon threads are hand stitched too. The name Paul Twice was created because the company consists of two friends Paul and Paul, they knew the impact a change of strap can have on a watch face and feeling underwhelmed […]
Watchtime Event New York 2019
This has been a busy year for us here at the WRB in terms of attending events. We started the busy season off in the Fall with a surprise invite to the Longines “Then & Now” Press Event in Switzerland, then we were offered press tickets to this years Watchtime NYC 2019 event that we […]
Longines Then & Now Press Tour 2019
Here at the WRB, we tend to specialize in hands-on watch reviews, but we also cover the occasional watch event that we’ve been invited to or decide to attend on our own merit. We were recently invited to a private Longines event, and so we jumped on the opportunity to be immersed in the Swiss […]
CP Watch Holder Replaced by WATCHPOD Display Stand
There is now finally a solution to the ever elusive CP watch holder. Since the closure of the CP watch holder brand their stands have gone up in price drastically because they are essentially impossible to acquire. Until now, because WATCHPOD® has now created their own version of this type of watch stand. WATCHPOD is […]
The Art Of Buying Watches From Pawn Shops
Hello all, my name is Caleb and I am a fellow watch enthusiast, connoisseur, and collector just as you are! This is my first contributing article on the Watch Review Blog and I’m going to cover how you can go about getting an amazing bargain deal on a pre-owned high quality watch from pawn shops […]
Top 10 Most Affordable Swiss Watch Brands
Swiss timepieces are usually top of mind when quality comes to mind. This quality usually comes with a steep acquisition cost but today we look at 10 watch brands that provide us with access to this quality at a reasonable price. These watches are all a part of the incumbent Swatch Group which has established […]
Top 10 Best Skeleton and Open Heart Watches Under $500
Skeleton and open watch hearts are popular for their gaze into the intricate craftsmanship that goes into watchmaking. The true mark of a quality watch maker has always been the assembly of the mechanics that runs the timepiece, and today we are going to look at some of the best affordable pieces that you can […]
Top 5 Best Watch Microbrands
We all know the market is loaded with the behemoths of watchmaking but we should not neglect the quality that is coming from the newer, smaller brands out there. Due to their small size they are able to be a lot more rigid and provide some really interesting timepieces. The list below briefly discusses some […]