Zach goes hands-on with five awesome lots from Sotheby’s upcoming Important Watches auction

Sothebys Important Watches December 7 2023 desktop2You can fly over to Geneva or Dubai for a watch fair, but the best selection of watches can always be found at an auction house. On December 7, 2023, Sotheby’s will be holding their latest Important Watches auction with 159 exceptional lots to go under the hammer. Ahead of the battle of the paddles, … Continued

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5 of the best Italian watch brands

featured image top 5 italian watch brandsItaly is synonymous with style and elegance, and has a rich legacy of craftsmanship in watchmaking which is all too often overshadowed by their Swiss neighbours. There’s always something distinctive about Italian watch brands that makes them stand out from others – they take their own routes with unique designs and impeccable attention to detail. … Continued

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Case thickness dictates the difference between a good watch design and a great one

Omega Seamaster 300M 60 Years Of Bond Edition Steel OMEGA MARCH 2023 72Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach… what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating, accuracy… Aesthetics such as the dial and the level of decoration are motivators as well – but, for now, I am focusing on measurements and metrics, rather than looks. A … Continued

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The Citizen Eco-Drive 365 presents a brand new movement with a year-long power reserve

featured image citizen eco drive 365Citizen has developed an all new Caliber E365 Eco-Drive movement, bringing a year of running time on a full charge The Citizen Eco -Drive 365 is releasing in three new models, one of which is a limited edition based on the original Citizen Quartz EFA from the 1973 The Eco-Drive 365 is the latest watch … Continued

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Letting go of a grail: Why I am selling my near-perfect Omega Speedmaster

LETTING GO OF GRAIL FEATUREI never thought these words would come out of my mouth, but I am letting go of one of the holiest grails in my collection, my near-mint Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch. If you know me, you’ll know this is one of the most out of character things I have done in all my time collecting … Continued

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