FROM THE EDITOR

Our Founder & Editor-in-Chief gives you his POV on the most important topics and latest watch trends.

 
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From the Editor: My 12 Favorite Watches of 2023
From the Editor: My 12 Favorite Watches of 2023
From the Editor: My Thoughts on the Breitling Chronomat B01 42 and Why I Had to Get One
From the Editor: My Thoughts on the Breitling Chronomat B01 42 and Why I Had to Get One
From the Editor: Royal Oak Perpetual Cactus Jack Solidifies AP's Status as Brand for 'Nouveau Riche'
From the Editor: Royal Oak Perpetual Cactus Jack Solidifies AP's Status as Brand for 'Nouveau Riche'
From the Editor: Explaining Quiet Luxury and Why the Loro Piana Open Walk is Geneva's Watch Collectors' Grail Shoe.
From the Editor: Explaining Quiet Luxury and Why the Loro Piana Open Walk is Geneva's Watch Collectors' Grail Shoe.
From the Editor: Vacheron Constantin Presents Two Heritage Timepieces Closely Connected to Mexico at the SIAR 2023 in Mexico City
From the Editor: Vacheron Constantin Presents Two Heritage Timepieces Closely Connected to Mexico at the SIAR 2023 in Mexico City
From the Editor: Jaeger-LeCoultre Brings the Hybris Mechanica à Grand Sonnerie to the SIAR Mexico 2023. Beyond Impressive to Say the Least.
From the Editor: Jaeger-LeCoultre Brings the Hybris Mechanica à Grand Sonnerie to the SIAR Mexico 2023. Beyond Impressive to Say the Least.
From the Editor: Do You Know How to Properly Size the Rolex Oysterflex Bracelet/Strap? I Explain How to Achieve the Perfect Fit.
From the Editor: Do You Know How to Properly Size the Rolex Oysterflex Bracelet/Strap? I Explain How to Achieve the Perfect Fit.
From the Editor: One of the World's Biggest Watch Collectors Rocks the Boat for the 'ONLY Watch' Auction
From the Editor: One of the World's Biggest Watch Collectors Rocks the Boat for the 'ONLY Watch' Auction
From the Editor: Atelier Holgur Frømand. Dissecting the Latest Redefined Diving Watch.
From the Editor: Atelier Holgur Frømand. Dissecting the Latest Redefined Diving Watch.
From the Editor: My Thoughts on the Acquisition of Bucherer By Rolex
From the Editor: My Thoughts on the Acquisition of Bucherer By Rolex
From the Editor: Things to Remember to Stay 'Fly' with Watches. Be Versatile but Remain Stylish.
From the Editor: Things to Remember to Stay 'Fly' with Watches. Be Versatile but Remain Stylish.
From the Editor: What Makes the Greubel Forsey GMT Quadruple Tourbillon Titanium So Special?
From the Editor: What Makes the Greubel Forsey GMT Quadruple Tourbillon Titanium So Special?
From the Archives: The 'Holy Trinity of Watchmaking' in Reality Should Be 'The Holy Quartet' with Jaeger-LeCoultre Included
From the Archives: The 'Holy Trinity of Watchmaking' in Reality Should Be 'The Holy Quartet' with Jaeger-LeCoultre Included
From the Editor: Watch Collecting Explained. What Drives our Desire to Collect?
From the Editor: Watch Collecting Explained. What Drives our Desire to Collect?
From the Editor: How Luxury Watches are Being Used for Money Laundering
From the Editor: How Luxury Watches are Being Used for Money Laundering
From the Editor: Six Watches I Think Barbie Would Wear. Even if You're Not a Barbie, Take a Look.
From the Editor: Six Watches I Think Barbie Would Wear. Even if You're Not a Barbie, Take a Look.
From the Editor: Brad Pitt Breaks the Watch Internet by Wearing a Steel Vacheron Constantin 222 at Wimbledon
From the Editor: Brad Pitt Breaks the Watch Internet by Wearing a Steel Vacheron Constantin 222 at Wimbledon
From the Editor: My Thoughts on the New Louis Vuitton Tambour. I Call a Spade a Spade.
From the Editor: My Thoughts on the New Louis Vuitton Tambour. I Call a Spade a Spade.
From the Editor: Timeless Elegance, Trends, and Challenges in the Current Luxury Watch Market
From the Editor: Timeless Elegance, Trends, and Challenges in the Current Luxury Watch Market
From the Editor: Angelus Chronographe Médical x Massena LAB. Not Worth the Money and Here's Why.
From the Editor: Angelus Chronographe Médical x Massena LAB. Not Worth the Money and Here's Why.
From the Editor: My Thoughts on the AP Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon 'Spider-Man'. Don't Want to Miss This One.
From the Editor: My Thoughts on the AP Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon 'Spider-Man'. Don't Want to Miss This One.
From the Editor: My Honest Thoughts on the New Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Celebration' Dial ref. 124300
From the Editor: My Honest Thoughts on the New Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Celebration' Dial ref. 124300
From Editor: Come Inside the MB&F M.A.D. House. Their new HQ and Atelier.
From Editor: Come Inside the MB&F M.A.D. House. Their new HQ and Atelier.
From the Editor: Why is the New Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date My Favorite Novelty from Watches & Wonders 2023
From the Editor: Why is the New Overseas Moon Phase Retrograde Date My Favorite Novelty from Watches & Wonders 2023
From the Editor: Why I Think the Patek Philippe ref. 5270P-014 Lacquered Green Dial is an Absolute Grail
From the Editor: Why I Think the Patek Philippe ref. 5270P-014 Lacquered Green Dial is an Absolute Grail
From the Editor: Why I Think that the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin White Gold is Pure Perfection
From the Editor: Why I Think that the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin White Gold is Pure Perfection
From the Editor: The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto is the Most Unexpected Watch of 2023. An Amazing Timepiece for the Price.
From the Editor: The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto is the Most Unexpected Watch of 2023. An Amazing Timepiece for the Price.
From the Editor: My Search for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ref. 25854TI is Finally Over. Detailed Explanation of this Reference.
From the Editor: My Search for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Perpetual Calendar Chronograph ref. 25854TI is Finally Over. Detailed Explanation of this Reference.
From the Editor: Swiss Watch Industry Hits 28% Growth in the U.S. in 2022
From the Editor: Swiss Watch Industry Hits 28% Growth in the U.S. in 2022
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From the Editor: Fourth Generation of Royal Oak Offshore Rubberclad Quietly Reintroduced by AP after 9 Years of Discontinuation. In-Depth History and Explanation of this Iconic Watch.
From the Editor: Fourth Generation of Royal Oak Offshore Rubberclad Quietly Reintroduced by AP after 9 Years of Discontinuation. In-Depth History and Explanation of this Iconic Watch.
From the Editor: My 24 Favorite Watches for 24 Days of Christmas. Happy Holidays!
From the Editor: My 24 Favorite Watches for 24 Days of Christmas. Happy Holidays!
From the Editor: Here's Why I Think the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual is a Perfect Watch for Guys Like Me
From the Editor: Here's Why I Think the A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Perpetual is a Perfect Watch for Guys Like Me
From the Editor: Dissecting the Akrivia AK-06. Up Close & Personal with the Great and Not-so-Great.
From the Editor: Dissecting the Akrivia AK-06. Up Close & Personal with the Great and Not-so-Great.
From the Editor: Rolex Launches Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Programme. Here's What I Think Will Happen in the Secondary Market.
From the Editor: Rolex Launches Rolex Certified Pre-Owned Programme. Here's What I Think Will Happen in the Secondary Market.
From the Editor: $1.8 Million USD in Watches Stolen from Watch Collector in New Zealand
From the Editor: $1.8 Million USD in Watches Stolen from Watch Collector in New Zealand
From the Editor: Fake Richard Mille Watches are For Fake People. This RM030 is the Real Deal and Will Help you Spot the Fake Ones.
From the Editor: Fake Richard Mille Watches are For Fake People. This RM030 is the Real Deal and Will Help you Spot the Fake Ones.
From the Editor: The "Holy Trinity of Watchmaking" in Reality Should Be "The Holy Quartet" with Jaeger-LeCoultre Included
From the Editor: The "Holy Trinity of Watchmaking" in Reality Should Be "The Holy Quartet" with Jaeger-LeCoultre Included
From the Editor: Texts From a Serial Watch Flipper. The Ridiculousness of Today's Watch Market.
From the Editor: Texts From a Serial Watch Flipper. The Ridiculousness of Today's Watch Market.
From the Editor: The 90 Nominated Timepieces for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2022
From the Editor: The 90 Nominated Timepieces for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2022
From the Editor: Finally Got an Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch. Here's What I Really Think About It.
From the Editor: Finally Got an Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch. Here's What I Really Think About It.
From the Editor: Watch Theft is on the Rise Globally. As a Victim, I Tell You What to Do to Protect Yourself.
From the Editor: Watch Theft is on the Rise Globally. As a Victim, I Tell You What to Do to Protect Yourself.
From the Editor: 20 Watch Pics That Will Make You Want to Buy Every Watch in Them
From the Editor: 20 Watch Pics That Will Make You Want to Buy Every Watch in Them
From the Editor: What is in Reality a Handmade Watch?
From the Editor: What is in Reality a Handmade Watch?
From the Editor: Will Panerai Ever Be, What it Once Was?
From the Editor: Will Panerai Ever Be, What it Once Was?
From the Editor: Here's Why I am Done Buying Any More Watches. Most Likely Forever.
From the Editor: Here's Why I am Done Buying Any More Watches. Most Likely Forever.
From the Editor: Celebrating Swiss National Day with a Philippe Dufour Simplicity
From the Editor: Celebrating Swiss National Day with a Philippe Dufour Simplicity
From the Editor: Here's Why I Like the New Santos de Cartier with Blue PVD Bezel
From the Editor: Here's Why I Like the New Santos de Cartier with Blue PVD Bezel
From the Editor: The Rolex Daytona with 24 Hours at Daytona 'Winner' Engraving is Not a Myth
From the Editor: The Rolex Daytona with 24 Hours at Daytona 'Winner' Engraving is Not a Myth
From the Editor: Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari Breaks the Record for Thinnest and Most Unalluring Wristwatch in the World. Enough of Ultra-Thin Watches?
From the Editor: Richard Mille RM UP-01 Ferrari Breaks the Record for Thinnest and Most Unalluring Wristwatch in the World. Enough of Ultra-Thin Watches?
From the Editor: Here's Why I Dislike the New AP Royal Oak Offshore Music Edition Models
From the Editor: Here's Why I Dislike the New AP Royal Oak Offshore Music Edition Models
From the Editor: Phillips Royal Oak 50th Sale Results. Here are the Top Lots and My Opinion.
From the Editor: Phillips Royal Oak 50th Sale Results. Here are the Top Lots and My Opinion.
From the Editor: The Phillips Royal Oak 50th Auction Taking Place Tomorrow. My Thoughts.
From the Editor: The Phillips Royal Oak 50th Auction Taking Place Tomorrow. My Thoughts.
From the Editor: What's There Not to Love About Furlan Marri Watches
From the Editor: What's There Not to Love About Furlan Marri Watches
From the Editor: Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G 'Root Beer'. Why I Think it was a Weak Release.
From the Editor: Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G 'Root Beer'. Why I Think it was a Weak Release.
From the Editor: Rolex Yacht-Master 40 ref. 126679SABR aka 'The Cotton Candy'. Is this @ILikeRolexes Next Watch?
From the Editor: Rolex Yacht-Master 40 ref. 126679SABR aka 'The Cotton Candy'. Is this @ILikeRolexes Next Watch?
From the Editor: Happy 50th AP Royal Oak. Up Close and Personal with Genta's Personal Watch.
From the Editor: Happy 50th AP Royal Oak. Up Close and Personal with Genta's Personal Watch.
From the Editor: Why the new Left-Handed Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR Touched my Heart
From the Editor: Why the new Left-Handed Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR Touched my Heart
From the Editor: M.A.D.1 RED Edition. Good Luck on the Lottery for the Hottest Watch at the Moment.
From the Editor: M.A.D.1 RED Edition. Good Luck on the Lottery for the Hottest Watch at the Moment.
From the Editor: The Revamped Rolex Air-King ref. 126900 is a True Winner
From the Editor: The Revamped Rolex Air-King ref. 126900 is a True Winner
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From the Editor: Gérald Genta's Very Own Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo ref. 5402 and Original Drawings Up For Sale
From the Editor: Gérald Genta's Very Own Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo ref. 5402 and Original Drawings Up For Sale
From the Editor: Patek Nautilus 5711 Tiffany 170th Anniversary Sells for $6.5 Million USD. My Honest Thoughts.
From the Editor: Patek Nautilus 5711 Tiffany 170th Anniversary Sells for $6.5 Million USD. My Honest Thoughts.
From the Editor: The 'Hyped' Patek Nautilus 5711 Tiffany 170th Anniversary and My Thoughts on Double-Signed Watches
From the Editor: The 'Hyped' Patek Nautilus 5711 Tiffany 170th Anniversary and My Thoughts on Double-Signed Watches
From the Editor: My Visit to The Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus
From the Editor: My Visit to The Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in Le Brassus
From the Editor: Behind the Scenes as a Juror at the 2021 GPHG and the Winning Watches
From the Editor: Behind the Scenes as a Juror at the 2021 GPHG and the Winning Watches
From the Editor: Why is the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar Not More Popular?
From the Editor: Why is the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar Not More Popular?
From the Editor: Why the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Chronograph is a Much Better Buy than a Rolex Submariner Date
From the Editor: Why the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Chronograph is a Much Better Buy than a Rolex Submariner Date
From the Editor: Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with my Favorite AP Royal Oak Offshore. The 'Pride of Mexico'.
From the Editor: Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with my Favorite AP Royal Oak Offshore. The 'Pride of Mexico'.
From the Editor: What Happens when a Secondary Market Watch Dealer Like WatchBox Invests in an Independent Brand Like De Bethune?
From the Editor: What Happens when a Secondary Market Watch Dealer Like WatchBox Invests in an Independent Brand Like De Bethune?
From the Editor: MCT, Franc Vila, Badollet, Breva Genève, JeanRichard, Romain Jerome, Cabestan and HYT Watches are Long Gone. Who's Else is Still Alive?
From the Editor: MCT, Franc Vila, Badollet, Breva Genève, JeanRichard, Romain Jerome, Cabestan and HYT Watches are Long Gone. Who's Else is Still Alive?
From the Editor: Girard-Perregaux Laureato the Best Option When You Can't Have a Nautilus or a Royal Oak
From the Editor: Girard-Perregaux Laureato the Best Option When You Can't Have a Nautilus or a Royal Oak
From the Editor: My Seven Stolen Watches and the Worst Night of My Life
From the Editor: My Seven Stolen Watches and the Worst Night of My Life
From the Editor: Seems I've Identified the Gregory Pau that Consigned the Olive Green Patek Nautilus to Antiquorum
From the Editor: Seems I've Identified the Gregory Pau that Consigned the Olive Green Patek Nautilus to Antiquorum
From the Editor: Sealed Patek Nautilus 'Olive Green' Sold for $490,000 USD by Antiquorum Showing the Original Purchaser's Name. What's Next?
From the Editor: Sealed Patek Nautilus 'Olive Green' Sold for $490,000 USD by Antiquorum Showing the Original Purchaser's Name. What's Next?
From the Editor: Why I think the Tudor Big Block ref. 94300 is Better than a Vintage Rolex Daytona ref. 6265
From the Editor: Why I think the Tudor Big Block ref. 94300 is Better than a Vintage Rolex Daytona ref. 6265
From the Editor: Knockoff Watches Keep Crossing the Fine Line of Intellectual Property Infringement. Enough is Enough and Something Should Be Done.
From the Editor: Knockoff Watches Keep Crossing the Fine Line of Intellectual Property Infringement. Enough is Enough and Something Should Be Done.
From the Editor: Watch Concierge Service by WCL. We'll Help you Find the Watch of Your Dreams.
From the Editor: Watch Concierge Service by WCL. We'll Help you Find the Watch of Your Dreams.
From the Editor: A Disassembled Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'Panda'. A Feast for the Eyes of AP Fans.
From the Editor: A Disassembled Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 'Panda'. A Feast for the Eyes of AP Fans.
From the Editor: My Honest Thoughts on the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept 'Black Panther' Flying Tourbillon
From the Editor: My Honest Thoughts on the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept 'Black Panther' Flying Tourbillon
From the Editor: AP Royal Oak Extra-Thin 'Jumbo' 15202ST Pricing Skyrockets as the King is Dead, Long Live the King!
From the Editor: AP Royal Oak Extra-Thin 'Jumbo' 15202ST Pricing Skyrockets as the King is Dead, Long Live the King!
From the Editor: The Day I Had to Shoot a Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 with an iPhone 11
From the Editor: The Day I Had to Shoot a Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 with an iPhone 11
From the Editor: The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990/1A is now a Highly Coveted Six-Figure Watch. How Much Higher will it Get?
From the Editor: The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990/1A is now a Highly Coveted Six-Figure Watch. How Much Higher will it Get?
From the Editor: Is the 'Sleeper' Patek Philippe 5960/1A the Next Big Thing?
From the Editor: Is the 'Sleeper' Patek Philippe 5960/1A the Next Big Thing?
From the Editor: Initial Thoughts on the new Zenith Chronomaster Sport. Better than the Rolex Daytona?
From the Editor: Initial Thoughts on the new Zenith Chronomaster Sport. Better than the Rolex Daytona?
From the Editor: Watch Collecting Lifestyle Photography Now Available for Purchase at the Ferrari Art Gallery
From the Editor: Watch Collecting Lifestyle Photography Now Available for Purchase at the Ferrari Art Gallery
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From the Editor: Twelve Blue Watches to Wrap Up the Year 2020
From the Editor: Twelve Blue Watches to Wrap Up the Year 2020
From the Editor: AP Royal Oaks Selling in Excess of $38K USD, the Watch Market has Gone Crazy
From the Editor: AP Royal Oaks Selling in Excess of $38K USD, the Watch Market has Gone Crazy
From the Editor: Rolex Submariner Hulk ref. 116610LV Gets Discontinued, Secondary Market Skyrockets
From the Editor: Rolex Submariner Hulk ref. 116610LV Gets Discontinued, Secondary Market Skyrockets
From the Editor: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , His Watch and His Legacy. Let's Keep Fighting for His Dream.
From the Editor: Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , His Watch and His Legacy. Let's Keep Fighting for His Dream.
From the Editor: The Holy Trinity of Watchmaking or What I Call the Caviar of Watches
From the Editor: The Holy Trinity of Watchmaking or What I Call the Caviar of Watches
From the Editor: Swiss Watch Exports Strongly Impacted by COVID-19. The U.S. and China are Still Holding Up.
From the Editor: Swiss Watch Exports Strongly Impacted by COVID-19. The U.S. and China are Still Holding Up.
From the Editor: My First and Last Day at Baselworld. The Demise of the World's Largest Watch and Jewelry Fair.
From the Editor: My First and Last Day at Baselworld. The Demise of the World's Largest Watch and Jewelry Fair.
From the Editor: What Makes the AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar the Perfect Daily Wearer?
From the Editor: What Makes the AP Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar the Perfect Daily Wearer?
From the Editor: Almost a Year After its Release, the new Rolex GMT Master II 'Pepsi' is Still Selling Way Above Retail. Will this Bubble Finally Burst after Baselworld 2019?
From the Editor: Almost a Year After its Release, the new Rolex GMT Master II 'Pepsi' is Still Selling Way Above Retail. Will this Bubble Finally Burst after Baselworld 2019?
From the Editor: Celebrating Watch Collecting Lifestyle 5.1. The Anniversary Issue is Out.
From the Editor: Celebrating Watch Collecting Lifestyle 5.1. The Anniversary Issue is Out.
From the Editor: My Thoughts on The Phillips Watches Article on Emmanuel Gueit's Royal Oak Offshore 'The Beast'. Clearing up the Inaccuracies Stated by its Writer.
From the Editor: My Thoughts on The Phillips Watches Article on Emmanuel Gueit's Royal Oak Offshore 'The Beast'. Clearing up the Inaccuracies Stated by its Writer.
From the Editor: When a Just Serviced Sealed Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A is Selling for $50K in the Secondary Market. My Thoughts.
From the Editor: When a Just Serviced Sealed Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A is Selling for $50K in the Secondary Market. My Thoughts.
From the Editor: Swatch Group Pulls Out of Baselworld. Is this the End of the Show as We Know It?
From the Editor: Swatch Group Pulls Out of Baselworld. Is this the End of the Show as We Know It?
From the Editor: Presenting the First Issue of Watch Collecting Lifestyle Magazine. Available Now.
From the Editor: Presenting the First Issue of Watch Collecting Lifestyle Magazine. Available Now.
From the Editor: Presenting the Armin Strom Gravity Date Watch Collecting Lifestyle Edition Unique Piece. A Milestone in My Watch Life.
From the Editor: Presenting the Armin Strom Gravity Date Watch Collecting Lifestyle Edition Unique Piece. A Milestone in My Watch Life.
From the Editor: How Swiss is Your 'Swiss Made' Watch? Explaining What 'Swiss Made' Really Entails and What it will Mean as of January 1, 2017.
From the Editor: How Swiss is Your 'Swiss Made' Watch? Explaining What 'Swiss Made' Really Entails and What it will Mean as of January 1, 2017.