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
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.
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
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
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,
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
[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
One of the great things about luxury watch brands is the reputation and tradition associated with each brand. When purchasing a watch, many find one of the most important factors to be the brand of the watch. The name that is engraved on the dial
