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How Does Tudor Compare To Rolex Watches?
November 11 2018
For those that don’t know, Tudor is a sub-brand of Rolex that uses Swiss ETA movements versus in-house made Rolex movements. Of course, Tudor makes their own watches with unique designs compared to the Rolex models, but that is the principle difference and why Tudor watches are by and large less expensive. However, it...
Why does anyone buy a Tudor?
November 11 2018
Well, I will tell you why. They are very fine watches and they tell the time remarkably well just like there Rolex brothers..The Tudor line goes back to the 1920s where they were mainly sold in Canada and Europe. Rolex or Tudor watches were not sold in the USA then....
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TUDOR AND ROLEX?
November 11 2018
The Difference Between Tudor and Rolex Is The Movement Tudor Watch A watch that looks and feels like a Rolex but does not have a Rolex logo just might be, in fact, a Rolex. But, is there a difference between Tudor and Rolex watches? Rolex has a sister line known as...
How to Buy a Vintage Watch
November 11 2018
Why Vintage? If you have $2,500 to spend, you could drive down to Bloomingdale’s and walk out with a quartz TAG Heuer or Longines that would serve you well for many years. Or you could buy a 1962 LeCoultre Memovox with an in-house manufacture movement featuring a mechanical alarm complication from...
How to Care for your Vintage Watch
November 11 2018
Care of your Vintage watch Interest in vintage timepieces has reached an all-time high. Some people become enamored by the watches’ stories; others seek the unique look and feel of a watch that has aged naturally over many decades. In this article I will go over some of the most...
Why nobody needs a fine watch but every gentleman should own at least one
October 17 2018
Being a watch enthusiast, I often glance at peoples wrist to glimpse what timepiece he is wearing. This varies, from ultra-modern digital Casio G-SHOCK’s to vintage Omega and Longines. But then there are those who choose to wear nothing at all, which always puzzles me… Why aren’t they wearing a watch? Did...
What is a chronograph and how does it work?
October 09 2018
Two push-pieces, three subdials, multiple hands – that describes almost any chronograph. But what exactly is this popular watch type? And how does it work? What is a chronograph? The term ‘chronograph’ means ‘time recorder’ and usually refers to watches with a stopwatch function. Like a stopwatch, you can use a...
Vintage Watches: A Piece of Watch History
October 09 2018
Vintage watches appeal to a wide audience. They offer the chance to buy high-quality pre-owned watches at attractive prices. Watch enthusiasts who love particular designs, and collectors of expensive rare pieces will get their money's worth. 5 Reasons to Buy a Vintage Watch Rare and coveted models make good investments...
How accurate can I expect a mechanical wristwatch to be? How long will my mechanical wristwatch last? In general, why buy a mechanical wristwatch over a quartz wristwatch?
November 12 2017
Unfortunately no mechanical wristwatch in existence is perfectly accurate every day. In fact, most inexpensive quartz/battery-powered movements are generally several times more accurate than the most accurate mechanical wristwatches. Even though mechanical watches are in general far less accurate, they are typically reliable enough for the average person, and their...