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Why Seiko Quartz watches were better in the 70s
Why Seiko Quartz watches were better in the 70s
In the 1970s, Seiko engineered quartz timekeeping as a premium luxury frontier, featuring robust all-metal, fully serviceable movements and stunning hand-finished cases. Unlike modern mass-market quartz watches built with disposable... Read more...
Can You Wear a 40-Year-Old Watch Every Day?
Can You Wear a 40-Year-Old Watch Every Day?
Here is the reality of what it takes to confidently rock a vintage daily wearer. Read more...
Why you want a warranty when buying vintage
Why you want a warranty when buying vintage
Collecting vintage watches should be an elegant pursuit, not a financial gamble. Protect your investment, protect your peace of mind, and never settle for "As-Is" again. Read more...
How to buy a vintage watch
How to buy a vintage watch
If you are stepping into the world of horology, you don’t have to learn the hard way. This vintage watch guide breaks down the three most common pitfalls of buying... Read more...
Rotary Watches
Rotary Watches
Since their 1895 launch in La-Chaux-De-Fonds, Switzerland, Rotary had a very clear philosophy. They wanted to make high quality timepieces that people could afford. Many brands have had this philosophy,... Read more...
Quartz vs. Mechanical. What should I choose?
Quartz vs. Mechanical. What should I choose?
What should you choose between the beating heart of a mechanical watch and the precision of a quartz timepiece? Read more...
Vintage vs. New: Reasons to buy a used watch in 2026
Vintage vs. New: Reasons to buy a used watch in 2026
In a world of continuous change, here are five reasons why your next watch should have lived a life before ending up on your wrist: Read more...
A battle worn field watch from The Iraq War
A battle worn field watch from The Iraq War
As someone who who’s always on the lookout for cool watches to buy, it is very exciting when you find a watch, and it turns out much cooler than what... Read more...
The Lanco mechanical chronograph.
The Lanco mechanical chronograph.
Some drawers are better than others. And let me tell you, the drawer containing this Lanco is my favorite yet. Found hiding amongst a few broken Orients and Timexes, laid... Read more...
The Certina 288 - Shaped by the North
The Certina 288 - Shaped by the North
This Certina 288 has been shaped by the harsh Nordic conditions — a one-of-a-kind dial with heavy patina tells a story no other watch can.  Read more...