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10 Routine Watch Care Tips and Tricks
If you're reading this article, chances are you are a part of the nearly $93 billion watch industry movement. Even if you have a collection of luxury watches, all fine jewelry needs timely care. Proper watch care does more than prevent a broken watch. Unique and...
Three Reasons Why Top Swiss Wristwatch Brands Love ETA Movements
Whether you're new to watch collecting or an old hand, you'll have no doubt have heard of ETA movements. With a history dating back to 1856, ETA watch movements come from a long line of tradition, creating watches that deliver on performance. If you're in the market...
How Long Should a Watch Battery Last?
Did you know that the Hamilton Ventura was the world's first battery-powered wristwatch? Since it's release in 1957, battery-powered watches have come to dominate the market, particular after the release of the first quartz...
The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Watch Movement Types
Luxury watches make up a nearly $7 billion industry globally. When it's time to shop for the best watch, it's important that you look into the different watch movements available. Watch movement refers to the "engine" that makes the watch run so that it can function...
6 Things to Consider When Shopping for Watch Straps
The watch-making business is booming, with just Rolex selling about 810,000 watches a year. Tons of individuals are buying these watches as well as more affordable brands. However, part of purchasing a watch is choosing a watch strap for your timepiece. After all,...
Your Complete Guide to Buying Watch Movements Online
A watch that does not function properly can be one of the most frustrating things out there. It is even worse when you do not know where to buy watch movements because your local department store probably does not have them either in stock or at all. If you have...
Your Complete Guide to Watch Batteries
Did you know that there are only 20 types of watches? However, all these different watches types rely on one another. In fact, the majority of watches involve combining different watch types together (such as a hybrid, mechanical, military watch). Watches can be...
Real or Fake? Your Guide To Find the Best Diamond Tester
We've been led to believe that diamonds are a girl's best friend. But how do you know when you've got a fake friend on your hands? Any professional jeweler knows that diamonds can be easy to fake. Sure, you might be able to tell a real diamond from a cursory glance,...
How Diamond Testers Work and When to Use Them
With their permanent residency on most wrists, fingers, and ears, you cross paths with dozens of diamonds each day. To the naked eye, each stone probably looked identical to the next—they all sparkle and shine, right? So how do you determine the real from the fake?...
Watch Movement Guide: Understanding the Inner Workings
Have you ever wondered how a watch works? What makes the hands go round? How does it stay precisely the same to actually mark time? The thing that makes a watch work is the watch movement. There are three types of movements: manual, automatic, and quartz. Also known...
How to Identify Watch Movements Like a Pro
Few things are as satisfying as collecting a beautiful timepiece. Your watch speaks for you and allows you to express yourself while literally wearing art on your wrist. People love watches for different reasons, but they can be worth a pretty penny and retain value...
Essential Tools For Your Watch Repair Kit
If you’re into your herology then you’ll likely not only be into fixing and repairing your own watch, but those of potential clients and customers. There are thousands of different tools and tricks for repairing your watch. Some are nothing but essential. From a...