

Questions we ask other collectors... and how to ask them better.
Watch collecting has become as much an online hobby as it is a social one, vintage even more so with the wide range of watches available...


The day I almost died. And got a Seiko.
Seiko. Good brand. Good watches. Good price. And when these guys throw out a collab they go all out. Or the fans do anyway. Scalpers,...


Common watch marketing terms and what they really mean
Oh boy how the collector’s world has changed. I was talking to a few seasoned veterans over the weekend and they were reminiscing about...


Buying a vintage Seiko 7002 diver: quick things to look out for
The Seiko 7002 and SKX are what I would term pseudo-vintage divers. While the SKX can still be bought new, both models have their origins...


What's on your table, Jerry?
It doesn't matter what sort of watch you wear as long as you like it. I talk to a few collectors I've gotten to know over the years about...


Four kinds of vintage watch collectors
This came out from a pretty neat discussion I had this evening with a collector buddy of mine. We were talking about a recent sale on an...


Vintage Seiko Divers: The SKX007
Seiko divers have a special place in watch collectors’ hearts. They cover a wide range of interests, with something for everyone at any...


Vintage Seiko Chronographs: The 6138 “Panda”
This guy is a rock star in the world of vintage watches. I don't think anyone who's into vintage would not have heard of the Seiko 6138...


In the name of gold
As my collection matures and I start to gain ownership of nicer vintages, I've grown to like the shade of gold. While stainless steel...


Tissot Heritage 1948 Chronograph
Having owned the Tissot Chrono Janeiro re-issue, this vintage-inspired watch naturally caught my eye when it was first announced a year...


Your watch - is it tool or luxury?
Because it sure isn't an investment. That leads me to today's topic - why do you buy or collect watches? I hope this post provokes some...


To fix or not to fix? Would you want your vintage watch to look NOS?
This came up during one of the chats I had with a potential buyer. Would you? I guess there’s not really a straight yes or no, and I’m...


What's on your table, Arthur?
It doesn't matter what sort of watch you wear as long as you like it. I talk to a few collectors I've gotten to know over the years about...


Oris Carl Brashear Limited Edition Chronograph
My first watch of this kind brought me to a realization - that bronze is as soft as a doting mother's opinion about their fat ugly kid. ...


Is there a right time to buy vintage?
I suppose the short answer is "not when everyone else is buying the same thing," but I'm going to make an intelligent attempt at shedding...


How I like to start my automatic watches.
Just a quick sharing before I head out about how I like to start up my automatic watches. I used to wind up the automatic watches, or...


Vintage watches: Would you even adjust the time on them?
I was late for work today. Waking up the room was bright from the morning sun. My throat dry, muscles sore from the sleep. Fast forward...


What's on your table, Daryl?
It doesn't matter what sort of watch you wear as long as you like it. I talk to a few collectors I've gotten to know over the years about...


Buying from a collector, or.. “Why I wear my watches.”
Because I really like em. There. I’ve been given this advice lately and had some time to think this through for a little sharing. ...


What's on your table, Cedric?
It doesn't matter what sort of watch you wear as long as you like it. I talk to a few collectors I've gotten to know over the years about...