Throwback Thursday: 1930 Heuer Single Button Chronograph
Some brands have been focussed on a single complication for a very long time. This goes for sure for Heuer, who has nurtured the chronograph as the focal point of most of its endeavors. That they exce…
Rolex Datejust Lapis Lazuli: It Is All About The Dial
When it comes to Rolex, the dial can make all the difference. Think of the Stella dials on the Day-Date or the Paul Newman dials on the Daytona, while with the Rolex Submariner the difference is all i…
Patek Philippe Ref. 3450/1: The Charm Of The Integrated Bracelet
You like it, or you don't: an integrated bracelet on a watch. Unable to detach, it defines the look of the watch, for better or for worse. In case of this Patek Philippe Ref.3450/1, it is the first, a…
Watches As Investment: A Few Tips
Like any financial advice, also this one should come with a disclaimer, as there are no certainties as it remains very hard to predict which watches will actually increase in value. There is however c…
A Stunning Pioneer: Patek Philippe Ref. 1518 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph
In 1941 the world was in the midst of WWII, yet this was also the time that Patek Philippe introduced a landmark watch, the ref.1518. This was not only Patek Philippe's very first watch that united bo…
The Maintenance Of Vintage Watches
Vintage watches have an appeal of their own, but maintenance can provide its own challenges, and requires a clear approach to get where you want.