Women and watches, my two favourite things in life! Well, one woman in particular, my wonderful wife. Not so when it comes to watches, though, as I find it impossible to stay faithful to one particular model, no matter how sexy it may be! There was a time (pun intended) when watch manufacturers were, to be brutally honest, condescending towards women. They figured that just adorning the watch with a…
Our latest celebrity watch watch features the former leader of the free world. Yes, Donald Trump. No, wait, strike that, he’s still in power (at the moment)! Besides, we all know that taste is one of many things that the Trumpster lacks in abundance! I am, of course, referring to the former President of the United States, Mr Barrack Obama. What would the President wear? On his wrist, Mr. President…
So you want a sports watch, but you are not the sporty type? Sorry, that’s not allowed! Just stop bleating and go and find a normal watch! Seriously, though, you do not have to be a marathon runner or deep sea diver to wear a sports watch. Some of us wear them just because we like the look of them. In this feature, we take a look at some of…
Counterfeit luxury watches have historically been a problem, there’s no getting way from that. If anything is worth a lot of money, somebody somewhere will try to con people out of their hard earned money by producing something that looks like the real deal but is, basically, worthless. I have written an article about how to reduce your risk of getting scammed here. However, now technology is after the con…
We have already covered Iron Man, of course, and our latest celebrity watch watch features 007 himself! So, which watch does James Bond wear? Now that is a loaded question and one, of course, with many answers! Over the years, many different models (watches, that is!) have adorned the Bond wrist and horologists the world over have been falling over themselves in an attempt to identify them. The namesh Bond,…
No, it’s not a joke, so don’t wait for the punchline! This post is about how to identify a fake watch from a genuine watch. As with many high-value items, there will always be unscrupulous people trying to take advantage of others by passing off inferior and, often, useless replicas as the real deal. It is easy to spot a cardboard box being passed off as a detached luxury house…
Everyone who is interested in watches will have their own favourite brand. As such, it is very difficult to compile a definitive list of the top brands. Do you list them by popularity in terms of number of sales, revenue, popularity, or some other means? Whichever way you choose, there will always be conflicting opinions. That is the nature of the beast, I guess. If we all liked the same,…
Tiffany & Co are, of course, well renowned for their prestigious high-end jewellery. But, that is not all they produce, oh no! Did you know that they have actually been manufacturing watches for over 150 years. Famously, they gave President Franklin D. Roosevelt a watch as a birthday gift in 1945. Swatch or Patek – hmm, let me think! More recently, Tiffany have attempted to collborate with more well-known watch manufacturers…
Welcome to another instalment of our celebrity watch watch feature, where we look at watches worn by the rich and famous! This time, we are focusing on Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. In this video, the lucky chap talks about his collection of watches, where they came from, or what they mean to him. Watch this on The Scene. The watches featured in the video are: Breitling ‘Pathfinder’ Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX3 Tourbillon…
Thinking about purchasing a new watch? Thinking about purchasing a designer watch? Thinking about purchasing a luxury watch? What is the difference and are the two terms mutually exclusive? Luxury Watch – status symbol Luxury watch is a term used to describe timepieces at the top end of the market. We’re talking Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, IWC, Rolex, Omega, Breitling, etc., you get the picture! Finely crafted, Swiss-movement, costing more than…