Articles
Rolex Authenticity Features
August 05 2019
Flattery for Rolex is not imitating their watches and Rolex makes a great effort to include details that discern a genuine Rolex wristwatch from imitators and frankenwatch builders. Below are some images depicting some of the security measures Rolex includes in their modern wristwatch models. Since the mid-2000’s Rolex moved...
How to Set the Time and Date on a Watch
June 05 2019
Once you’ve wound your watch you need to set the time and possibly the date. You don’t have to be a genius but there are some things that you need to keep in mind, especially when setting the date. Never set the time while wearing the watch. Remove your watch from your...
How to Buy a Vintage Watch
May 07 2019
This vintage 1966 Rolex GMT-Master is far from perfect. The painted markers may be discolored, cracked or, at the very least, lack their luminescence. The rotating bezel might not ratchet; the acrylic crystal is likely scratched. Set alongside a modern Rolex GMT-Master II, with its ceramic ratcheting bezel, sapphire crystal, solid bracelet...
The Best Entry-Level Vintage Watches
May 07 2019
You don't have to spend a small fortune to get into the game There are many different ways to get into watch collecting. Some people start with something like a Seiko 5, others save up and jump right into the deep end, while others still buy and sell rapidly to...
How to start a vintage watch collection....Part 2
May 07 2019
Top 5 starting collectors watches Here is a list of the best watches to consider to start your collection and spend less than $5000 a piece. Rolex Perhaps the best-known luxury watch brand in the world, Rolex has many models to choose from. We shall examine two of them here....
How to Start a Vintage Watch Collection....Part 1
May 07 2019
Collectors can be the most detail-oriented people in the world. Little differences mean the whole world to them, but how do they get started? Let’s look at some of the key things to consider before we set out to create a respectable vintage watch collection. How to Start...
The first wristwatch from Cartier
April 28 2019
The history of the Cartier Santos is just as special as the watch itself. The brilliant watchmaker Louis Cartier – grandson to the founder of the Cartier company – developed the iconic Santos in 1904. The creation of the watch was inspired by the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont whose name...
Cartier Tank: A Cult Watch for Over 100 Years
February 06 2019
Cartier developed the Tank in 1917 during the First World War and brought it to market in 1919. The British's use of tanks at the Battle of Flers-Courcelette in 1916 was the first time tanks had ever appeared on the battlefield. The square watch's design was based on these colossal...
The Difference Between Gold Plated, Gold Filled, and Solid Gold Watches
January 25 2019
Gold Plated Watches Thin layer of gold is electro-chemically plated and bonded to the layer of the watch case. As with most things, there is a varying quality in which gold plating is done and also different amounts (Microns) of gold may be used. Therefore some gold plated watches may...
Why Buy From Vintage Watch Outlet?
December 19 2018
Vintage Watch Outlet Now Offers a Service of Buying and Selling Classic and Vintage Watches Online Vintage Watch Outlet is the right place for all those looking to buy classic and vintage watches. Its collection includes wristwatches from many brands and models. Moreover, its expansion has led to vintage...