Who would have thought that a simple 1973 Seiko would now sell for more than an Omega Speedmaster from the same era? Vintage Japanese watchmaking is shaking up all the codes of the secondary market … Lire plus
What can turn a manufacturing defect into a collector’s obsession, capable of multiplying a watch’s value tenfold? The fascinating history of tropical dials reveals how human error sometimes became the most beautiful of watchmaking complications. … Lire plus
Okay, I’ve made the requested replacements. Here is the updated article: When a Serbian family workshop that tailors for luxury houses launches its own brand with upcycled fabrics, French soft tailoring discovers a new deal. … Lire plus
Long before Rolex became the benchmark, Longines was already equipping the greatest explorers of the 20th century. From Lindbergh to polar expeditions, these little-known timepieces wrote the history of human adventure. A dive into the … Lire plus
While everyone is scrambling for Heuer and Breitling watches at premium prices, an inconvenient truth emerges: the true pioneers of the automatic chronograph bore the engraved name “Hamilton.” These revolutionary American-Swiss timepieces finally deserve their … Lire plus
Sommaire Toggle Pre-Ceramic Rolex Watches (1988-2009): Models with the Highest Latent Upside in 2025 Historical Context and Characteristics of Pre-Ceramic Rolexes Latent Upside Valuation Methodology The 8 Pre-Ceramic Models with High Potential in 2025 Rolex … Lire plus
Sommaire Toggle Introduction Introduction Overall Results and Summary Table €3,000 – €5,000 Segment: Affordable “Value” Watches (10 watches) 1. Seiko 6217-8000 “62MAS” (1965) 2. Universal Genève Polerouter (1950s) 3. Omega Constellation “Pie-Pan” (1960s) 4. Jaeger-LeCoultre … Lire plus
While some vintage Rolexes reach stratospheric heights and Patek Philippes soar to dizzying prices, a well-kept secret persists in the collecting world: **Cartier Tanks from the 90s** remain surprisingly accessible. **Here’s an inconvenient truth:** while … Lire plus
2025: 10 Grand Seiko “Grammar of Design” Still Under €5,000 Sommaire Toggle 2025: 10 Grand Seiko “Grammar of Design” Still Under €5,000 (Before They Skyrocket) The “Grammar of Design”: Nine Commandments of Grand Seiko Style … Lire plus
Discover why 1990-2005 watches have become the obsession of savvy collectors. Between a budding patina, proven reliability, and a rising market value, these “neo-vintage” timepieces today represent one of the most promising niches in the … Lire plus