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Of all the luxury watch brands, Jaeger-LeCoultre may seem like one of the more unattainable to the average buyer. Even in the pre-owned market, their models can be

Five Tool Watches for Your Everyday Adventures Tool watches, like dive watches or pilot’s watches, are just what the name suggests. They’re straightforward, purpose-built models designed for practical application

Reinventing the Old with the New Vintage reissues have become an increasingly popular offering in the modern market. Whether commemorating an anniversary or reviving a beloved edition, brands are

The History The Air-King has one of the longest standing histories of any Rolex model, with 70 years of continuous production. It first debuted in 1945, toward the end

Brand History of OMEGA OMEGA is not just one of the most prominent watch brands in the world. They’re also one of the most historically significant. OMEGA is widely

When you ponder watchmaking’s storied history, you might immediately think of Switzerland, the mecca of modern watchmaking. You may remember great watchmaking nations, like England or Germany. Perhaps

Beginnings in Geneva: Trading in Jewels for Timepieces Today we know Switzerland as the mecca of watchmaking with Geneva being one of its most important watchmaking cities. Before Geneva

Britain's Call for a Military Watch Military watches are among some of the most popular and prized vintage timepieces. They don’t just have rich backstories and an important place

The Humble Beginnings of Glashütte Glashütte is a small, unassuming town in Saxony, Germany. Centuries ago, it was just a sleepy farming village. Today, it’s much more: Glashütte is

Elites in the Jeweler Industry Once dubbed the jeweler of kings, and the king of jewelers, today we simply know them as Cartier. The company began as a destination

Patek Philippe Brand History Patek Philippe is one of the oldest and longest-standing watch companies. In nearly two centuries of business, they’ve pioneered countless pieces of technology. These innovations

The Precision of First Man Earlier this month, Universal Pictures’ film First Man hit theaters. The biopic intimately chronicles Neil Armstrong’s life throughout the space race, and the challenges and

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