Review: Longines Spirit 40mm
Doxa Watches of the Luftwaffe
How To Spot A Fake Omega – 5 Quick Tips
How to Start a Vintage Watch Collection the Right Way
Reviews
Review: Longines Spirit 40mm
Watches rarely create an emotional response. They certainly can inspire awe, admiration, and appeal to our aesthetic senses. They rarely …
Review: Undone Aero Scientific
Vintage watches are great. I have a soft spot for vintage watches. Despite this, they’re not the sort of thing …
Review: Praesidus A-11 Watch
Specifications Case – Stainless steel Diameter without the crown – 38 mm Lug to lug – 45 mm Thickness – …
Collecting watches
Doxa Watches of the Luftwaffe
During the Second World War, scores of watch manufacturers produced watches for the German military. Some were recognizable brands, such …
Thoughts on a Large Watch Collection
Justifying my approach to collecting watches requires a trip down memory lane and some soul searching. For some years now, I’ve …
Watch Case Materials – Precious Metals
Like all technical features of watches, the choice of case material has changed over time. Some materials that were once …
Watchmaking
Service: Nivada With an AS 1802 Movement
It was impossible to wind this Nivada because it was already wound to the maximum. However, it didn’t run so …
Service: Onsa Dress Watch With an FHF 72 Movement
Sometimes you need a bit of luck. I found this beauty in the pile of broken donor watches. No idea …
Best Watchmaker Screwdrivers for Beginners
Screwdrivers are essential tools for the watchmaker, but it can be confusing. Is Bergeon worth the hype? Is Horotec overpriced? …
Must Read
How to Identify a Vintage Omega [2022]
Omega is a great brand. Both the new and the vintage models are fantastic. However, if you buy a new …
How to Choose the Best Watch Strap (2019)
We watch geeks don’t have it easy. It’s hard work to keep a collection interesting. The best way to keep …
How to Spot a Redial Like a Pro
When you’re browsing auction sites, looking to buy a vintage watch, it’s only logical that you’ll be drawn to the …