Beyond the conventional twelve hours and two hands, are whole new wristwatch worlds. Pick any watch at random and chances are, it will have hour and minute hands, and twelve markers for the twelve hours. The circular nature of time displays goes all the way back to sundials and such displays are a natural result...

Exploring the artistry and innovation behind annual calendars, and why they deserve more recognition in the realm of haute horlogerie. “The test of the machine is the satisfaction it gives you. There isn’t any other test. If the machine produces tranquility it’s right. If it disturbs you it’s wrong until either the machine or your...

How Yellow Gold Watches Made A Comeback At the end of 2023, the New York Times ran a story by veteran watch journalist Roberta Naas on the yellow gold trend in fine watchmaking. This trend has a number of poster children, including new releases over the last couple of years from Rolex, Tudor, Bulgari, Audemars...

You don’t need to know them all, but whether you are a seasoned watch collector or new to the game — these are the reference numbers all enthusiasts should know. I remember my first day of work at The 1916 Company the way one remembers their first day of college. I am not sure what...

We may not want to admit it, but quartz is here to stay — and that’s a good thing. When we talk about watch enthusiasts, what we usually mean is mechanical watch enthusiasts. And why shouldn’t we? Mechanical watches are awesome. The wonder we take in their anachronism is the anchor for this community and,...

10 Signs to Tell If a Rolex Is Real or Fake Rolex is one of the most iconic and frequently counterfeited luxury watch brands, making Rolex authentication more important than ever. Whether you’re investing in your first Rolex Submariner or adding a vintage Datejust to your collection, knowing how to tell if a Rolex is...