Posts tagged THE WATCH ADVISER
Time Well Spent: An Interview with Michael Morgan

My good friend, and colleague, Michael Morgan, has garnered a favorable reputation dealing in top-condition vintage Rolex sports models. Michael has also amassed a fairly impressive, yet focused, personal collection comprised of classic Rolexes....

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A Note From the Editor: Celebrating One Year of THE WATCH ADVISER

2015 is only days away and I couldn't be more excited to announce the one year anniversary of TWA. Hard work, determination, and a longtime passion for horology led to the establishment of this now go-to source for wristwatch news, reviews, in-depth stories, and interviews....

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IN DEPTH: The Avant-Garde Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon Carbon

No watch manufacturer bears resemblance to Linde Werdelin in terms of both technological aspects and the aesthetics of their creations. Rare materials, forward-thinking concepts, and unusual watchmaking methods, in the simplest terms, define Linde Werdelin. Today, I will be reviewing the exceptionally-crafted....

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Pre-SIHH 2015: The Ultra-Thin Piaget Altiplano Chronograph

As next year's Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie nears, we will be definitely seeing a myriad of interesting and innovative creations from all of Richemont's brands and the few independent brands that also attend this event. While there haven't been too many watch introductions thus far, Piaget has unveiled something spectacular: The Piaget Altiplano Chronograph, a.k.a. the world's thinnest....

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On The Web: An Unbelievably Cool Movado Chronograph Up For Sale

Let's travel back to 1930. At a small factory in La Chaux-de-Fonds, some of the world's finest hand-wound chronograph movements are assembled and fitted into their proper cases. This factory is the home base to a rapidly-growing, but relatively young, Swiss watch company called Movado.

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The Blazing Richard Mille RM011 Orange Storm

No other watch brand is as connected to sports as Richard Mille. Whether you're in the stands at Le Mans or only feet from centre court at Rolland Garros, you're apt to spot one of Richard Mille's creations somewhere in the crowd (or strapped on an athlete's wrist). The RM011 Orange Storm is more than perfect for a fast-paced environment....

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A Question Answered: Finding That First Vintage Watch

Question: I am currently a freshman in college and I'm looking to buy my first vintage watch. Omega and Rolex interest me, but at my budget of $2000-$2500 there are so many watches to choose from that I can't differentiate what's worth the money and what's not. What are some good options....

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Three, Important Steel Sports Watches Offered In Christie's Upcoming Hong Kong Sale

With Patek Philippe's 175th anniversary celebrations, watch releases, and auction behind us, I think it's about time we return to reality and explore other watches, from other brands. Christie's will be holding a Hong Kong sale later this month which will feature a fine array of vintage and contemporary timepieces, ranging from incredibly sought-after enamel dial Vacheron Constantin....

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The Best Skeleton Watches of Halloween 2014

Happy Halloween! October 31st is the only day of the year that watch guys like us can get away with wearing a skeleton costume and a skeleton watch at the same time. Since about 99.99% of you probably haven't dressed up for Halloween in quite some time (correct me if I'm wrong) and I'm no fashion blogger, I'll save the costume discussion for another day and share with you the best skeleton watches of Halloween 2014....

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Introducing The Nomos Glashütte Lambda "Deep Blue"

Nomos is the paragon of affordable luxury. Though a relatively new establishment in the acclaimed German watchmaking town, Glashütte, this manufacture has rapidly evolved into a powerhouse of high-grade mechanical movement production....

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HANDS-ON: Vacheron Constantin's Traditionnelle 14-Day Tourbillon At Wempe NYC

The tourbillon is the king of complications--do keep in mind, this is not an opinion, but a fact. And while stopping by Wempe's Fifth Avenue boutique, located just around the corner from the Peninsula, I had the pleasure to view a selection of tourbillons from various distinguished manufactures. Yes, all of the pieces were spectacular, but one was absolutely striking....

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