For some watch enthusiasts, this may seem to be a silly question – “of course you can, it’s water proof!”. However, this may not be quite the case. While water resistant watches have been designed to be protected from water damage, they may not have been designed to cope under the heat and direct sprays […]

For many watch collectors and watch wearers who are keen to keep their watch in pristine condition, having their watch serviced is so important. But how do you know the amount you should be paying for a decent watch service? If you are not knowledgeable in the area it is easy for someone to rip […]

Generally, many of us tend to be led to believe that there is a custom, or ‘rule’, that you should wear your watch on the left hand. But how true is this? How many people actually follow this rule and how many others stick to wearing it the way they want? Misinterpreted ‘Rule’ Many people […]

So, you have just purchased yourself a Rolex and you’re thinking about insuring it and whether you should. Or maybe you have been collecting them for a while but none of them are insured yet. Is insurance a good idea or something that you could live without? The Cost of Insurance While some companies can […]

A vacation is synonymous with relaxation, fun, sand and sea but for watch enthusiasts it opens up a topic that may be somewhat stressful. Should you take your watch on vacation, how many should you take and which models? How Many? While some watch collectors take a range of different watches with them that are […]

Many watches that are currently on the market may be considered a smart watch, but they do a lot of ‘smart’ things. In this article, we discuss the use of the term ‘smartwatch’ and how the term has changed in modern society. Many products out there that are not actually ‘smart’ at all are being […]

For many watch enthusiasts, this is rather a big topic to be discussing as it involves a very large scope of watch movements, so we are only going to be discussing a select few throughout this article. For those who are looking to spend no more than $6000, this article may just help you decide […]

When you have spent a small (or sometimes large) fortune on a watch, especially if you’re a collector, then you want to keep it in the best possible condition for as long as you can. Although, some collectors do prefer the authentic look of an unpolished watch that shows its history just by looking at […]

Watch collectors often face a problem, whether to repair their watch or simply buy another, and that is what we are here to find out. When you discover that your watch is not working as it should be, should you pay out for someone to repair it, or cut your losses and purchase another one? […]

Why are many watch enthusiasts purchasing GS Grand Seiko watches and what makes them so special compared to other Seiko watches on the market? Why not purchase another Seiko watch that is much cheaper? You may just have to be a big watch collector to truly appreciate the quality of the Grand Seiko. Seiko is […]