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Posted on February 12, 2021February 10, 2021 Articles

Vintage Heuer, Mint In Box With Papers, $30 (or Best Offer)

I swore to myself I’d never do it. I’d never write clickbait headlines. I’ve been writing professionally in one capacity or another for over 20...

Posted on January 26, 2021February 10, 2021 Articles

He Sold It For Love: Omega Speedmaster

I consider myself a hard worker. In 10+ years, I built a company from my kitchen table to a successful business and accepted the opportunity...

Posted on January 17, 2021January 12, 2021 Articles

Talking Points : Seiko – The Story of A Lost Brand : Discuss?

Editors note: today we have a Talking Point article. Written by one of our Iranian listeners Hamed, who has contributed previously, with a fascinating insight...

Posted on January 15, 2021January 8, 2021 Articles

5 Point Guide to Getting Into Watches

Hello! Welcome to the Getting into Watches Guide. This guide contains 5 main points that will assist you in efficiently building your watch collection as...

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Articles

It Is A Moser – Of Course It Is Cool – Endeavour Concept Minute Repeater Tourbillon

Let us simply cut to the chase of this latest release from the house of H.Moser & Cie, this is cool very cool, by far...

Posted on January 8, 2021December 31, 2020 Articles

Top 5 Watches of the 1980’s

The 1980’s have enjoyed a resurgence in cultural relevance in the last few years probably due to the fact that 80’s kids are now at...

Posted on January 6, 2021December 30, 2020 Articles

The Death of the Dress Watch

Fear not! This is not another article about Bond watches, however with the passing of Mr. Connery it seemed fitting to mention his, and in...

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 Articles

2020 in Watch Memes

You can take your “best of lists” and your “editors choices” and your “most worn watches” of the year and stuff them up your Christmas...

Posted on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Articles

Last Week (In Watches) Today

I don’t know about you but after a week of ups and downs, I’m a little surprised that I’m still upright and sober! But as...

Posted on December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Articles

#Scottishwatches Week 51

Here we are in the week of Christmas, and I think that’s influencing the visual style of some of our watch photos. There seems to...

Posted on December 16, 2020 Articles

#Scottishwatches Week 50

I never tire of looking at watch pictures. I could (and very often do!) spend hours just scrolling, liking and commenting. While the watch community...

Posted on December 9, 2020December 8, 2020 Articles

Independent and Microbrand Round Up -December 2020

Well, after a slow start, 2020 certainly has picked up when it comes to independent and Microbrand watches! In the middle of the year I...

Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 Articles

Gift Ideas for The 12 Days of WIStmas

What better way to celebrate the festive season, than to give your WIS (watch idiot savant) partner, friend or family member a watch related gift...

Posted on December 2, 2020 Articles

404 Page Not Found

We have all been there – we thought we remembered the website URL correctly and – well we did not. When this happens, very often...

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Articles

#Scottishwatches Week 48

At the time of writing 259 photos have been posted on Instagram in the last week using the hashtag #scottishwatches! That’s a lot of photos,...

Posted on November 24, 2020 Articles

Last Week (In Watches) Today

It is yet again time for our roundup of releases and news and any other bits and bobs from the watch world over the last...

Posted on November 21, 2020January 8, 2021 Articles

#ScottishWatches Week 47

It has been a stunner of a week for the good old #ScottishWatches tag so do remember and use it whenever you post. First up...

Posted on November 20, 2020November 27, 2020 Articles

Last Week (In Watches) Today – It’s not easy being green

Greetings watchfam! Welcome to another round of watch related news from the Highlands of Scotland (well Italy actually). Last week saw the conclusion of the...

Posted on November 14, 2020November 14, 2020 Articles

Best of #Scottish Watches Week 46

Damn, that was difficult! There have been so many fantastic and creative #scottishwatches posts this week that it’s tough whittling it down to just six....

Posted on November 11, 2020 Articles

Last Week (In Watches) Today

What a week!! Between the US presidential elections, Covid restrictions going crazy in Europe and the stock market being highly monitored by investors, where does...

Posted on November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 Articles

#Scottishwatches Week #45 

Hello all watch type people, the weekend is here and it’s that time to highlight my favourite photos using the #scottishwatches hashtag. Now I was...

Posted on November 3, 2020November 2, 2020 Articles

Last Week (In Watches) Today

One thing is starting to become clear in the 2020 watch world. 2020 has a blue watch quota that has to be met by watch...

Posted on October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 Articles

#Scottishwatches – Week #44

Hey watchfam! This past week had a lot of great shots from some awesome people using the hashtag #scottishwatches which made it even harder for...

Posted on October 29, 2020October 30, 2020 Articles

New Oris Aquis Date – Power Play

So the Cali”bear” 400 has found its first home to lay its head, its bed is not too big and not too small but just...

Posted on October 27, 2020 Articles

Last Week (In Watches) Today

 As the world continues to rumble on in its semi lock down state, things over in the world of watches frenetic in pace, with a...

Posted on October 24, 2020 Articles

Best of #ScottishWatches Week 43

Greetings, friends and family! It’s that time of the week again, when we share a random smattering of some of the best photos tagged #scottishwatches...

Posted on October 23, 2020 Articles

Introducing The Grand Seiko SLGH003 

  Grand Seiko has finally released a model that is is an ideal Grand Seiko in almost every way, the SLGH003. While Grand Seiko has made a remarkable name...

Posted on October 22, 2020October 20, 2020 Articles

The Hidden Gems Of The Quartz Crisis.

Mechanical or Quartz… A question which plagues the minds of watch enthusiasts every time they consider adding a new piece to their collection. But, what...

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Articles

By Royal Command – The Tudor Goes Worldwide

The Tudor Royal is now available worldwide, what does this mean for the brand? What is the message they are sending to the world? Let’s...

Posted on October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 Articles

Last Week (In Watches) Today

Last week was very disappointing.  I was supposed to be meeting up with David (@thewatchbloke), Vish (@mrwatch85) and Yeo (@lifethroughmyphonelens) for a trip to Pragnells...

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