We’re sold youth as though it’s always better than seniority. The latest fashion, the most cutting-edge technology, the freshest hit singles; although they may well be admirable in their own right, their principal selling point is that they're new — or in other words, not old. Rather than being grounded [...]
The dream of every vintage watch enthusiast is to come across a watch in pristine condition, as if it has never been worn or out of its box. However, good condition, rather than the be all and end all of vintage watches, is more like an added bonus. What’s really [...]
Many people buy vintage or second-hand watches with the sole intent to resell them sometime in the future and turn a profit. But whereas it may be true that there is money to be made on such watches, the real value of owning them comes from the joy and pleasure [...]
As the market of vintage watches is so hot right now, the line between what’s good and what’s not so good is getting blurrier every day. But when you strip away dishonest traders trying to make a quick sale on market newbies, the markers and standards used to assess the [...]
Most vintage watches, particularly those from high-end brands, are built to last. In fact, with proper care, there’s little reason why they can’t go on ticking indefinitely. But given as they tend to be already twenty, fifty, or even a hundred years old, and that many vintage watches have often [...]
There are many ways to buy a watch: on the high street, at a car boot, online, at an auction house… And so there should be: it’s always better to have a range of choice in the market rather than be limited to only one or two sales points. Not [...]
Whether you realise it or not, in every moment you’re drawing meaning from every colour, shade, and hue you see. From how you feel to the clothes you wear, the food you eat, the car you drive, and the company you buy insurance from — they’re all infused with and [...]
There are two ways you can learn about what’s hot in the watch market. One: by what’s happening in the lofty heights of premier shows and specialist markets. And two: by what’s on the shelves of the supermarkets & outlet shops. Take either one of these on their own, though, [...]
Buying a watch is an art and a science that requires both intellectual know-how and emotional intelligence — but always more of the latter. There will always be other, arguably more 'sensible' things, to spend your money on. But the joy and practicality you get from owning and wearing a [...]
The right watch is the ultimate finishing touch to any man’s wardrobe. Take the time and money to invest in the right one, and it will undoubtedly be a purchase that you will never regret. Notice I said right one. Men are much more limited than women in their choice [...]
Buying a present for a man is difficult enough. But add that to choosing a watch that will both fit him well and suit his style, and it makes the job pretty much impossible. Men think women are hard to buy for. When the fact of the matter is, if [...]
Unless you're in the forces, for most people today, finding the right watch is no longer a life or death decision. Sure, you still want to have the right tool on your wrist at the exact moment you need it. But it generally won't mean the difference between running out [...]
