There is a lot that people say about vintage watches coming from India, the term ‘Mumbai Special’ comes to mind. However…
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Interior of James Pequegnat's store in Stratford, Ontario, circa 1910
HIGHLIGHTS IN CANADIAN WATCHMAKING: THE ARTHUR PEQUEGNAT CLOCK COMPANY
Even less than Russian and British watchmaking, Canadian watchmaking gets talked about extremely little…
Read MoreTHE HIGH SEAS TALE OF MARINE CHRONOMETERS
Navigation was tough in the 18th century, with mistakes easily leading to fatal accidents. So, when John Harrison came out with his first marine chronometers, it was revolutionary…
Read MoreCOVENTRY, THE ANCIENT WATCHMAKING HUB
Cities are often known for something in particular, recognized as a culinary capital, a financial center, or perhaps a student city. Coventry, the British city…
Read MoreA BRIEF HISTORY OF WATCHES AND AUCTIONS
Watch auctions, and auctions in general, can often become a contentious subject. Incentives and conflicts of interest. Originality and quality…
Read MoreA MID-CENTURY WATCH LAWSUIT
Recalling the past dispute between LVMH and Tiffany & Co., we wanted to take a look at a previous case between Bréguet-Bréting and Taubert Fréres S.A…
Read MoreTHE THREE LEVELS OF LUXURY WATCH BRANDS
Today we explore three different categories of luxury watches, from independent watchmakers to the large conglomerates that control the industry.
Read MoreARE LUXURY WATCH PRICES DROPPING IN 2022?
With stock markets in turmoil, inflation, and a potential recession looming, we wanted to take a look at the watch market’s price fluctuation recently and compare it to some other asset classes.
Read MoreROLEX WATCH AUCTION PRICES: REPORT
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A look at a new report from Artmarketresearch.com on the growth of vintage Rolex watch prices in auction over the decades…
Read MoreA HAMILTON VS. BENRUS LEGAL BATTLE
In the early 1950s, two American darlings of the watchmaking industry went head-to-head in a court battle to be remembered…
Read MoreRICHARD MILLE AND THE WORLD’S THINNEST WATCHES (2022)
Richard Mille and Ferrari have come together to produce the thinnest wristwatch ever. Coming in at 1.75 mm, the Richard Mille RMUP-01 Ferrari is one of a kind – the thinnest watch in the world.
Read MoreHAS THE WATCH INDUSTRY SUFFERED THE SAME FATE AS MOUNT EVEREST?
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Many today complain about Mount Everest being dirty and overcrowded. Could the same be true for the watch industry?
Read MoreVINTAGE WATCHES FOR WOMEN
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These brands, Omega, Rolex, Longines, and others, are popular for vintage women’s watches. Today we’re looking back on their history of producing vintage watches for women.
Read MoreREVISITING THE FRENCH REVOLUTION AND HOROLOGY
While the phrase “Let them eat cake” may be a widely remembered, albeit mythical remnant of the French Revolution, today we look at the impact of the Revolution on French watchmakers like Ferdinand Berthoud, Jaquet Droz, and Breguet & Co.
Read MoreHOW THE FIRST WORLD WAR SHAPED THE WATCH INDUSTRY
World War I helped shape the modern world, but it also changed the world of watches - popularizing wristwatches in a watch market that previously saw them as feminine.
Read MoreHOW DOES INFLATION AFFECT TANGIBLE ASSETS?
Many countries around the world are experienced inflation. How might this affect tangible assets, like wristwatches..?
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Patek Philippe ref. 2570 Antimagnetic Gübelin Dial / Credit: Analog/Shift
A BRIEF ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE SWISS WATCH INDUSTRY
There’s a few major themes in the economic history of the Swiss watch industry: its historical significance as a share of GDP, protectionism, and cartels. Let’s explore…
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