That's it, you've finally walked into the shop of your dreams! After so many years of saving up for the model you have always wanted, you are finally going to leave with the watch on your wrist!
The market has regained an interest in vintage. Whether for watches, furniture or even cars, there has been a renewed interest in vintage objects in recent years. For watches, this interest mainly concerns watches from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
In this article we will discuss the basic points to consider before buying a second hand watch. We will be talking about second hand watches and not vintage watches as the latter require even more vigilance on the part of the buyer.
Watches are desirable and often very expensive objects that can be noticed from quite a distance and make people envious. Special care should be taken with these items, both at home and on the street, to minimise the risk of robbery.
Would the chronograph be the ultimate complication? Often used by its owner to obtain perfect eggshells or pasta al dente, this complication hides a very rich past, with numerous and varied declinations corresponding to very specific objectives and functions.
Ah the wrist strap! An essential element of a watch, it can change its allure completely and either make the wearer look like a connoisseur with refined taste or resemble the horological equivalent of wearing sandals with socks.
Buying a watch is always a particularly exciting moment. But faced with the multitude of choices, the large offer of brands and models, you can quickly find you lost. Whether it's for yourself or for a gift, you're probably wondering how to choose a watch properly?
Connected watches are real computers that we can wear on our wrists. The first models were invented by Garmin or Suunto and were more sports devices than real watches.
In recent years, we have witnessed the rise of young watch brands that are disrupting the traditional watchmaking landscape. These so-called "micro-brands" are young brands, generally founded by enthusiasts.
In this article we have tried to summarise the main terms used in the language of watchmaking so that you can find your way around more easily and so that you can shine at social dinners.
When you want to buy (or offer) a watch, the choice of the movement is for sure the first question to ask. In this article we will go through the main movements that constitute the main part of the market.
If you have bought a watch that is waterproof to 50 metres, you are probably thinking that your watch will be able to withstand a dip in sea water because you will probably never go that deep.
It may happen that your watch suddenly stops, which may seem worrying. However, depending on the movement of your watch, the problem is not necessarily serious.
