Iced Out Watches: A Buyer's Guide to Authentic Luxury & Style
Iced out watches create passionate debates in the luxury timepiece world. These timepieces attract criticism for their flashy looks yet command eye-popping prices up to $500,000 for genuine pieces. Traditional...
Rolex Bracelet Types Every Collector Should Know
Looking at a Rolex watch? The bracelet can make all the difference! These aren't just metal bands holding your watch to your wrist—they're status symbols with histories and personalities all...
Are Rolex Watches Waterproof? The Truth Behind Water Resistance Ratings
Did you know that the term "waterproof" is technically misleading for watches? Many people wonder if Rolex watches are waterproof. The truth is, Rolex timepieces are "water-resistant" instead of completely...
Black Ceramic AP Royal Oak: 6 Months Later - Is It Really Worth $80,000?
$78,000 for a watch made of ceramic? That's the current price tag for the black ceramic AP Royal Oak, a timepiece that continues to engage collectors and enthusiasts alike. After...
Do Rolex Watches Have Batteries? The Truth About Rolex Power Systems
Most Rolex watches don't have batteries. A look at Rolex's impressive collection shows that mechanical and automatic movements power these timepieces instead of batteries. The Oysterquartz stands alone as the...
Rolex Day-Date 36mm vs 40mm: Presidential Size Guide
When it comes to choosing a 36mm Presidential Rolex, the decision extends far beyond simply picking a luxury timepiece. The iconic Day-Date, affectionately known as "The President," represents the pinnacle...
The Basics of Manual, Automatic, and Quartz Movements
How do Watch Movements work?
In a nutshell, the Movement is the mechanism that “runs” the watch. Watchmakers either build up the watch Movements by combining parts from different companies or...
From Gold to Carbon: Watch Strap Materials Guide
Gold has been one of the most desired and most used watch strap materials but in recent years the trend has started to shift. Materials that are normally used in...
All About Watch Complications and What They Do
Any feature or function on a wrist-wear other than the standard time are called a watch complications. Complications range from simple additions to highly sophisticated works that require a...