Watches For Fall
With the changing of the leaves and the cooling of the air, summer has once again come to a close. While we will all miss swimming and camping it is time to start thinking of family gatherings full of holiday spirit. To go with the
Five Of Our Favorite In-House Movements
Timepieces from makers that have mastered the art of crafting their own movements. By HODINKEE SHOP AUG 16, 2018 While in-house manufacturing is rightly pointed to as a sign of quality, it’s a misconception that only the most expensive watches feature movements made in house. Here, we present some
Profiles in Time: Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor: The Actress Elizabeth Taylor was known for her tenacious personality and her profound talent on screen. But her legacy lives on today through her iconic style. She was a beauty queen and fashion legend who defined Hollywood glam as we know it. Whether sporting
Watches for the Man Who Has Everything
The Man Who Has Everything Every holiday season, there’s that one special guy on your list who’s nearly impossible to shop for. He’s got it all, or if he doesn’t, he might just go out and buy it for himself. Finding the right gift for anyone
So You Want to Buy a Dress Watch…
Dress Watch Buying Guide Like a nice suit, it’s easy to see why you’d want to opt for a reliable dress watch in your collection. “At least one” is what you always hear. Yet, as simple as it sounds, the hunt may seem daunting for some.
The Brilliant Mind of Jorg Hysek: 4 Of His Most Iconic Watch Designs
While the late Gerald Genta may be the most prominent watch designer of our time, Jorg Hysek could be considered one of its hidden talents. His resumé reads like a who’s-who of the watch world, including Rolex, Cartier, Ebel, Seiko, and others. Clearly, Hysek has
The Worldtimer: A Traveler’s Must-Have
If you travel a lot–whether for business or pleasure–a worldtimer watch is a must-have. To give you a brief history, the world time complication was invented in the 1930s by an independent watchmaker named Cottier, who gave out his design to a number of watch companies, most
Which Watch Brands Hold their Value Most? – Part II (with data)
One of the questions we hear most often is a variation of "Which brands hold their value the most?" In an effort to shed some light on this oft-debated topic, we wrote a blog about depreciation detailing our observations from day-to-day valuations. The response was overwhelming,
Appreciate What Depreciates
To read Part II of this article (featuring data), click here. One of the most asked questions we receive at Crown & Caliber is what watches best hold their value. Before jumping into that question, here is an important rule of thumb: never buy a brand new watch as
Story Behind the Vacheron Constantin Cross
[caption id="attachment_17027" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Image from monochrome.nl.[/caption] Ever since it’s founding in 1755, Vacheron Constantin has never failed to create beautiful and innovative luxury watches. Vacheron Constantin can boast that their employee, inventor Geroges-auguste Leschot, was the first to convert watch movements into calibers and to
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