We're about to kick off boating season, which means EVERYTHING is finally coming together. Your maintenance in on-point, the props aren't dinged anymore, and bottom job is still good (for now). The only thing that would make this boating season better is having a strong watch game. We all know that boating is just as much about show as it is … [Read more...]
A Look at the 2017 Rolex Sky-Dweller Reference 326934
Out of all the new watches that debuted at Baselworld 2017, the Rolex Sky-Dweller reference 326934 has quickly become one of the most popular models (and hardest to find). Last week we were able to secure one of the first 2017 Sky-Dwellers in the Houston area, and we couldn't have been more excited to get this one into the store. Nicknamed the … [Read more...]
The Paul Newman Daytona Has Been Found
On June 1st 2017, the Wall Street Journal reported something that vintage watch collectors and Paul Newman fans have been hoping to hear for years: The "Paul Newman" Daytona had finally been found. Phillips in New York City will auction the piece later this year, and it's more than likely that it will shatter the record for the most expensive … [Read more...]
Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Ref. 116500LN
Whew. This watch is freaking awesome. If you've been following the fine watch world recently, you've probably figured out that ceramic is a BIG deal right now! The Rolex Cosmograph Daytona debuted at the Bazelworld 2016 and has been on fire ever since. For the most part the watch still has the classic Daytona look, but Rolex took the same route … [Read more...]
Rolex Submariner “Hulk” 116610LV Review
Move over Kermit, there's a newer, freakishly large sheriff in town. The Rolex Submariner "Hulk" has been on fire since it's Bazelworld reveal years ago, and it's not going to slow down any time soon. Any true watch fanatic knows - this watch is not easy to get a hold of. In our opinion, Rolex absolutely knocked it out of the park with this … [Read more...]
The Rolex GMT-Master II “Batman”
Man, this watch is sweet. Out of all the Rolex watches out there, the GMT-II "Batman" is easily one of the best looking. As one of the first Rolex watches to make use of the ceramic bezel, the 50/50 black and blue bi-rotational bezel has become an icon in the Rolex lineup. Rolex GMT-Master II "Batman" The Roots If you didn't know, the "GMT" in … [Read more...]
10 Most Expensive Watches in the World
It's definitely no secret around here - we love fine watches. If there's one thing we know about them, it's that they are just as much a status symbol as they are a time keeper! While we deal mostly with Rolex and other similarly priced fine watch brands, there is still another tier above Rolex that only a few people in the world can actually … [Read more...]
The Three-Finger Rule
Did you know that you can tell a lot about your watch by just three fingers? You can. I’ve actually touched on this subject before on my other site, Jonathan’s Diamond Buyer, about how important it is to give your watch Viagra if you need too. The three-finger rule, which I made up by the way, is to see if your bracelet is in good … [Read more...]
Watch Anatomy – Watch Movement
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Without movement you are standing still. In fact, without movement everything is standing still. The same goes for watch movement. This is what makes the watch go. All the parts that are inside the watch case work together in unison to make the hands of the watch turn around so you can tell what time the time … [Read more...]
A Watch Complication Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I always wondered why they called the functions on a watch the watch complication. Is it because they make the watch more complicated to work or is it because the complications make it more complicated to build the inner workings of the watch? So, in light of learning watch anatomy and all things watches I thought … [Read more...]
