It is a familiar situation for many of us who would be called watch lovers: we are somewhere in public or a social situation and we want to strike up a conversation with someone who, judging by what is on their wrist, might quite possibly share our passion for timepieces….
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Have you ever wondered “What’s the perfect watch for me?” Perhaps you framed the question like this: “Which watch should I buy?” Here’s a 10-step plan to help you find the one that’s perfect for you. 1. If you’re just starting out in the world of watches, visit online communities…
We’ve since owned, played with, and reviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of other watches from all sorts of brands big and small, young and storied. That level of exposure doesn’t come without consequence; our tastes have changed in subtle—and sometimes not so subtle—ways, and our guidelines for what make a…
The case features a Buben & Zorweg clock at the top and offers individual winders for either 26 or 44 watches. To keep the watches safe, the top and bottom portions use code-operated electronic locks.Some firms, such as Buben & Zorweg, make high-end, multiple-watch winders such as the Grand…
Perhaps you framed the question like this: “Which watch should I buy?” Have you ever wondered “What’s the perfect watch for me?” Here’s a plan to help you find the one that’s perfect for you. 1.Every time you see an image of a watch you like, save it. Try to…
Many people can agree that there is often a rather dramatic disconnect between what watch lovers want/do, versus what the watch industry itself expects them to do.The reason for this is that buying habits indicate not just what people like, but how they incorporate what they like into their own…
Most people accumulate something in their lives, whether those things are related objects, experiences, or relationships. I’m fascinated by the psychology of collecting – if anything, because it is a strange quality of the human condition that doesn’t always seem practical. Watch collectors are no different, using their appreciation of…
This was the motivation that sparked the idea for BandLiners, a product I recently debuted to the world on Kickstarter.I wanted to invest in an alligator watch band and actually wear it, without having to replace it in a few months because – like most humans – I sweat. The…
The publisher Mondani has done a good job on documenting Rolex watches, but the recently released book on Speedmaster watches (by WatchPrint), Moonwatch Only sets new standards. In the WatchTime Shop, you will find a selection of available titles that might be of use as well. Books such as these…
Mechanical watches have a mechanism that is moved by power generated as the mainspring unwinds, and small metal parts that work together to control accuracy. The fragile metal parts of a mechanical watch are easily influenced by environmental factors such as temperature, gravity, and shock. Also, conditions of use such…