When discussing the accuracy of watches, we are almost always referring to mechanical watches. However, not all quartz watches have the same performances when it comes to accuracy. As watch accuracy geeks, we are concerned by the topic for manual wind, automatic and quartz movements! The goal is to have an accurate watch giving accurate … [Read more…]
Mechanical watches is a crazy world with a lot of myths and truths being told. You will actually hear quite everything and its opposite while discussing with other watch geeks and it might be difficult finding the actual truth! In order to help you, here is a list of 8 popular myths and truths about … [Read more…]
Hello watch friends, it’s been a while and we’re happy to be back on the blog with a new interview in our “My Watch Story” series. Let’s jump right in! Hello Frederic Leuba, could you please quickly introduce yourself to our readers? I am a handyman. I love to repair machines, understand how it works, … [Read more…]
Fake watch uh? On the way to raise one’s social status and creating the image of a person whom many look up to, the purchase of a luxury brand watch is often considered the easiest and quickest way. Nevertheless, not all people are willing to spend a lot of money on such an accessory, and … [Read more…]
Hello watch friends, it’s been a while and we’re happy to be back on the blog with a new interview in our “My Watch Story” series. Last time we had Paul Altieri and we are now happy to welcome Rob Blum which our founder Marc had the pleasure to meet in New York City! Hello … [Read more…]
Hello watch aficionados, today we are happy to launch a new category in the Toolwatch blog where we will be interviewing watch geeks like you and me or people from the watchmaking industry to learn more about a treasured watch of theirs. We hope you will like this first interview and feel free to contact us … [Read more…]
The market for pre-owned and vintage luxury watches has exploded in the last few years. In an increasingly digital era, we seem to have developed a renewed craving for the extraordinary craftsmanship of the truly fine watchmaker. We may be able to appreciate the technology packed inside the Apple watch, along with Silicon Valley’s other … [Read more…]
Any watch lover should know how to demagnetize a watch like a boss! This would undoubtedly make Antoine Norbert de Patek or Abraham-Louis Breguet proud! In this article, you will learn three watch tips to quickly demagnetize your mechanical watch.
Accuracy. Abraham-Louis Breguet famously said “If you haven’t already measured the accuracy of your watch, then you can’t call yourself a watchgeek”. Ok we made that one up! However, chances are that the greatest watchmaker of all times would have agreed with the 5 reasons below!
Investing in watches is something that has always come to mind at least once to anyone owning a watch. The big question we will try to answer is: should we watches be considered as investments? Let’s talk about watches and their resale value!