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In the world of horology, few designs create as much visual impact as the square watch and the elegantly elongated rectangle watch. Their sharp lines, perfect symmetry, and architectural presence...

Introduction Picking the perfect watch size for your wrist might seem like a minor detail—but it’s actually a game-changer. Think about it: a watch isn't just a tool for telling...

Ever wonder why some vintage watch dials bear both the Longines and Wittnauer names? It’s not a coincidence or a quirk – it’s the trace of a partnership that shaped...

When we spotted this unassuming vintage Longines at a vintage watch fair, our instinct said: there’s something special here.What looked at first glance like a classic 1920s trench-style wristwatch turned...

Who Was François Borgel, and Why Should You Care? Have you ever heard of François Borgel? If not, you’re not alone. Yet this 19th-century Genevan watchmaker quietly revolutionised how watches...

If you’ve spent any time browsing vintage watches, especially vintage Swiss watches, you’ve probably stumbled across listings filled with words like gold, gold-plated, gold-filled, or even gold-capped. They sound similar,...

There’s a quiet moment every watch lover faces — that little tug between gold watches and steel watches. You hold both in your hands, feel the weight, and wonder: which one...

Omega’s Dynamic line isn’t as famous as the Speedmaster or Seamaster, but it’s a fascinating chapter in Omega’s history. Born in the late 1960s, the Dynamic series was Omega’s playground...

Historical Context and Origins In the mid-1950s, as the Cold War took shape, the Soviet Union and the newly established People’s Republic of China enjoyed a brief period of close...

What Does “Neo-Vintage” Mean in Watch Collecting? In recent years “neo-vintage” has become a buzzword among watch enthusiasts, referring to timepieces that sit in a sweet spot between true vintage...

We say goodbye to a titan of fashion whose legacy reshaped the modern style landscape. As a tribute to Giorgio Armani, we're reflecting on the timepieces he personally chose to...

Setting the Stage: Post-War Elegance Meets the Cosmos In the wake of World War II, the watch world was ripe for something special. The post-war economy was booming and tastes...