Time to clean your watch bracelet? There are several factors to consider before reaching for the soap and water. How often should a watch be cleaned? Which soap works best? What if it gets damaged? We'll answer all of these questions and more, but first– what kind of damage can dirt do to a watch? … [Read more...]
More Fine Watches from Baselworld 2017!
Last week we detailed the new Rolex releases from Baselworld 2017, which you can read more about here. Though Rolex is the most common watch brand that we buy and sell at Jonathan's Fine Jewelers, there are also several other great watch models from brands like Omega, Patek Philippe, and Hublot that were a hit! As we've mentioned before, … [Read more...]
Fine Watches: An Engagement Ring for Him
What in the world would an engagement ring and a fine watch have to do with each other? On the surface, the similarities seem non-existent at best. But the reality is that fine watches (Rolex, Omega, Patek, etc.) are a unique status symbol for a man that almost rivals the deep meaning behind an engagement ring for a woman. Looking to buy or sell a … [Read more...]
7 Most Expensive Rolex Watches
As one of the most valuable brands in the world, the London based company is generally thought of as the go-to for luxury watches. Rolex has mastered the art of stylish watches over it's history, and is a must for the successful man or woman. While many Rolexes are generally in the affordable range for high earners, some of the most expensive Rolex … [Read more...]
The History of Patek Philippe
When most people think Patek Philippe, they think "watch for the billionaires". While that's true in some cases (especially the Patek's sold at auction), the roots of Patek are actually much more grounded in it's innovation and fine craftsmanship rather than gaudy designs for the wealthy. The brand is often regarded as the creme de la creme of … [Read more...]
The Tudor Heritage Black Bay
While the brand has long been thought of as a budget Rolex by many guys, Tudor has recently started to gain it's own reputation as a high quality brand with a style that may even rival it's older brother's (Rolex). With it's unveiling in 2010, the Tudor Heritage Black Bay is a nod to the old-school Tudor dive watch designs of the 1960's and … [Read more...]
Rolex Watch Repair and Service in Houston
In addition to buying and selling fine watches, Jonathan's Fine Jewelers offers a full-compliment of Rolex watch repair services for the greater Houston area. Rolex servicing and repair can be a bit of a mystery, so we've put together a few common questions to help our customers! How often should I have my Rolex serviced? Most … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Craigslist Jewelry Scams
Unfortunately, the stories that we see about scams involving people who use Craigslist for jewelry are becoming more and more common. This past week, a particular story about a stolen Rolex watch in Tampa Bay caught our attention. Here's what happened: A man wanted to sell his 2012 Rolex Submariner and listed it on Craigslist. … [Read more...]
Shop Women’s Watches For the Holidays at Jonathan’s!
Are you looking to buy a women's watch for the 2015 holidays? Women's watches are an extremely popular gift for this time of year. At Jonathan's Fine Jewelers, we keep a close eye on the ebb and flow of fashions and styles in the fine watch industry, and we are starting to see some significant changes in the watch models that women are … [Read more...]
Watches & The America’s Cup – A Long History
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The other day I was watching this special on TV about the new catamarans that were sailing in the America’s Cup. I can’t remember what channel it was on, but it was intense. These things can literally fly across the water and they are a new racing breed of boat and will just be tried out on … [Read more...]