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Dive Watches

An advanced ‘thank you’ to Esquire‘s Big Black Book for these fun facts…. the 1926 Rolex Oyster is generally considered the first water-resistant watch the Oyster also introduced the screw-down crown and a screw-in winding arm that sealed out water blue is the most visible color underwater (as it’s the last part of the color spectrum to be absorbed) diving watches used to be radioactive because they used radium and tritium! NO watch is waterproof and, at one point, it

2015/08/17

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A Guide to Watches

A watch doesn’t have to be diamond-encrusted or have a fully handmade movement like a Patek Philippe to be fabulous and heirloom-worthy. a watch is men’s jewelry – it says who you are and who you aspire to be know what you’re looking at…. water resistant– you can shower with it but avoid swimming; it’s resistant not waterproof quartz– powered by a battery and more accurate than other movements complication– anything beyond timekeeping like calendar movement– all the itsy, bitsy

2012/07/02

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Men- Watch Yourself!!

Admiring men’s watches is a time-consuming if not expensive past time (the curated options are endless). An informal survey indicated that, other than a car, men chose a watch as their one investment item. Makes sense that every man should have an eye on the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2012. SIHH is a private event in which 18 exhibitors premiere their latest watches and indulge in their passion for watchmaking. We wanted to show a few of the pictures

2012/01/23

It’s Time for a New Watch

The options are endless, but be mindful that for many folks, your watch is an indication of what you’ve achieved and where you’re headed. Here are some great options, but if you want assistance in making the perfect purchase, click here!

2011/06/23

Sometimes Simple is the Most Stylish

Our top 3 picks for simple-faced men’s watches that won’t break-the-bank, but will definitely leave you sitting pretty in the style category…as well as with a little extra cash in your wallet! Calvin Klein, $205 Skagen, $110

2011/04/28

GQ Watch Report

It’s here and I’m excited: the GQ Watch Report! The usual suspects are present (Panerai, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Rolex, etc), but also a few newbies including Oris, Hermès, Fossil, and Bulova to name a few! GQ Watch Report

2011/04/15

What to Watch For….

If there’s one brand that turns watch admirers into collectors, and Geneva into their mecca, it’s 170-year-old Patek Philippe. The Calatrava‘s unassuming face and simplicity

2010/10/20

Watchin’ Out for Rare Watches

The watch connoisseurs at IWC just got their hands on a cache of rare Portuguese watches dating back to 1939, and if you stop by next week, you’ll get a chance at them before the general public even knows they’re there. Just don’t be late. Scoop: IWC Schaffhausen Boutique Beverly Hills, 9490C Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, 310-734-0520

2010/06/25

Blueprint for Style writes article, ‘What to Watch For’

Blueprint for Style has written an article for It’s A Movement e-magazine, an online publication focused on music, news, and fashion, titled, “What to Watch For”. Click here!

2010/04/23

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Dive Watches

A Guide to Watches

Men- Watch Yourself!!

It’s Time for a New Watch

Sometimes Simple is the Most Stylish

GQ Watch Report

What to Watch For….

Watchin’ Out for Rare Watches

Blueprint for Style writes article, ‘What to Watch For’

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