A Question Answered: Watch Knowledge

Every expert has been inexperienced, every blogger has been blog-less, and every dealer has had, at one time, no watches to sell. That's life! But I'd be more than happy to give you a few tips on how to go from an unseasoned collector to a full-fledged W.I.S....

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Photo Report: A Sneak Peak At Swatch's Spring-Summer 2015 Collection

A couple of days ago, Swatch hosted an exceptional event, located in Grand Central Terminal's historic Campbell Apartment, to give the press an inside look at the dazzling designs and colorful creations of the New Year. I was immediately drawn to the sporty, vintage-inspired....

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On The Web: Best Vintage Buys of 2014

I'm a vintage watch guy at heart and I can't stress that enough. As you can probably guess, I scour the web on a daily basis--both in school and out--in search of rare and important timepieces from the likes of Rolex, Patek, and Longines. Amid these searches, I must've come across some fabulous watches, right? Right! Oh, and here they are!  

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Pre-SIHH 2015: Piaget's Black Tie "vintage-inspiration"

The Black Tie "vintage-inspiration" watch by Piaget is the paragon of a revivified classic. As Piaget emphasizes, it's not a square, nor is it round or rectangular. This watch's case is a unique shape that mirrors the designs of Piaget's 1960's timepieces. The original version of this exact wristwatch was most notably worn and, evidently, made popular by Andy Warhol....

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[VIDEO] Time Well Spent: A Visit with Madison Fine Time

Yesterday, I met with Michael Safdie. Michael is a collector, a dealer, an expert, and the founder of the museum-like NYC boutique known as Madison Fine Time. His horological "museum" is devoted to only the most sought-after and rare Patek Philippe creations out there. Whether your budget is $20,000 or $1,000,000, he's got something for you.

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The Rolexes I Dream To See At Basel World 2015

As Basel World 2015 nears, there are three brands that I will be notably watching: Omega, Patek Philippe, and Rolex. Rolex happens to be my best-loved attendee of the annual Basel World Fair and is surely on my list of all-time favorite Swiss manufacturers. Rolex hasn't yet exhibited any clues to what they will be releasing come Basel 2015....

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