Swiss Watches: Straps or Bracelets?

There are many different types of straps and bracelets that come on watches. At the end of the day it simply comes down to preference. Some people like the durability of a metal while others prefer the comfort of a leather strap. There are others who....

Gold Watches

GOLD: A GUIDE TO THE VARIOUS VARIETIES USED IN LUXURY WATCHES AND JEWELRY Gold, the traditional "noble metal" used in jewelry for centuries, is also extremely popular in crafting the cases of watches.  Typically, when one thinks of gold, it is....

Swiss Watches Water Resistance

From the inception of the first portable timepieces, it has been a preoccupation of watchmakers to protect the delicate mechanisms from the ravages of the elements, particularly dust and moisture.  As watches for the wrist gained favor in the....

Swiss Chronometers and COSC

The C.O.S.C. and chronometer certification: what is it, and what does it mean?  A chronometer is a watch whose movement has passed specific tests verifying it’s timekeeping precision.  The chronometer testing is open to any manufacturers....

Swiss Watch Manufactures

Watch companies and manufacture movements--some explanations There are a variety of fine watches produced today by a multitude of companies, both old and young.  Part of the appeal of luxury mechanical watchmaking is in the complexity and fine....

Gerald Genta Arena Complications Watch

The Gerald Genta Arena Complications collection personifies the unique design style of this brand. Gerald Genta has long been known for his cutting edge designs ever since he designed the legendary Royal Oak collection for Audemars Piguet in the....

Baume Mercier Capeland Watch Collection

The Baume Mercier Capeland is a true sports watch. The Capeland is an excellent alternative for someone looking for an elegant yet sporty looking watch who does not want to wear what everyone else is wearing. Baume Mercier has been consistently....

Baume Mercier Hampton Watch Collection

The Baume Mercier Hampton watch collection is the backbone of the company’s collections. This retro looking watch with its rectangular case shape has a timeless design. Baume Mercier has expanded the Hampton collection to include five different sub....

DeWitt Watch

DeWitt  was founded in 2003 to manufacture fine swiss timepieces. DeWitt has four main collections: The Dewitt Academia, the DeWitt Alma, DeWitt Iena, DeWitt Pieces Exceptionnelles. The Dewitt Academia  Collection includes eight models....

Daniel Roth Watch

Daniel Roth manufactures four collections of fine Swiss timepiece: The Daniel Roth Grande Complications, The Masters Complications, The Vantage, and the Ladies version. All Daniel Roth watches feature a unique semi oval case shape. The Masters....