Author: toolwatchblog
Are microbrand watches worth it?

Microbrand watches have been all over social media recently. Without a doubt, it is one of the biggest trends currently happening in the watch world. Are microbrand watches worth it? Let’s find out! What are microbrand watches? Let’s start with a definition. Micro brands are watches produced by new and independent watch companies, most of … [Read more…]
The complete watch repair tools kit for a watchmaker

Being a professional watchmaker requires a set of watch repair tools to correctly take care of all the tasks you will face while on the bench. Whether it is simply changing a watch band, the watch battery or servicing a watch, you will need the proper tools. However, if you are a beginner looking for … [Read more…]
Is a watch safe mandatory when collecting watches?

Do I really need a watch safe? We all know how it starts. You begin searching for a nice watch thinking it will be the one and only. That single piece that you will be wearing for the rest of your life. Sure, there are some other watches out there that you wouldn’t mind getting … [Read more…]
Watch accuracy: what are the best quartz watches?

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…]
8 myths and truths about watches

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…]
My Watch Story : Frederic Leuba and his Muse Watch

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…]
5 reasons why you should never buy a fake watch

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…]
My Watch Story : Rob Blum and his Zenith Chronomaster Grande Date

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…]