It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas – and not only here in Germany, but of course worldwide. This raises the question of which gifts are given in other countries for Christmas. Apart from Grandma's knitted socks, which definitely make it under the Christmas tree all over the world, we are particularly interested in which watches are the preferred presents in Germany, …

Hardly any other term in the watch industry is as infamous as the so-called Quartz crisis. This chapter in the history of the wristwatch was more than just a small scratch on the dial of horology. Quartz movements triggered a structural change that is still underway today. All the far-reaching developments and trends that emerged after the quartz crisis are in many ways a …

Do you feel overwhelmed by the massive dimensions of the new Rolex Submariner and GMT-Master II? Do not despair, because a new trend toward slimmer and flatter watches is slowly but surely gaining ground quietly. To help you understand the technical complexity of these models and their history, we have compiled an introduction to one of the most fascinating areas of modern …

The sad truth is that all watch collecting will end at some point. The good thing is that you can decide when it should end. At some point, the object that will finally bring you (and your credit card) peace will also reveal itself to you. In the case of watch collectors, these are known as “exit” or “holy grail” watches. It is the watch that will replace all your other …

The avid watch enthusiast is well aware that every timepiece is the result of countless individual parts assembled in many steps by master mechanics. First-class watches are only created when all components fit together perfectly. The same applies to the harmony of bracelet and case. This article introduces you to the world of bracelets by Gay Frères. A company that was a …

You would like to buy a new timepiece. You know your price range and perhaps already have a brand in mind. And then you scroll through our online shop and one piece of jewelry after the other shines at you: used luxury watches in all imaginable shapes and colors and materials that range from robust to precious. But one detail stands out in particular: the dials. They are the …

There are not many watches of the Rolex brand which stand out among the others models in such a way that a whole book is dedicated to them. For Daytona fans, however, this is not a surprise – as there is much to discover in the history of Daytona watches.   The Daytona first made its breakthrough on Paul Newman, before making itself a name over the next years, …

Whether Haute Couture, Haute Cuisine or Haute Horlogerie – even less francophile might assume that a certain degree of grandeur, craftsmanship and performance is linked to these terms. Important to note is that the concepts mentioned above were invented to define new tendencies that stand out from the majority of mediocrity. Haute Horlogerie in particular – or the „high …

With some timepieces, watch enthusiasts bind themselves into a lifelong relationship. There are many reasons why you want to sell a luxury watch. You might consider an upgrade of your collection, or your taste has changed and evolved over the years. Whatever your personal reason should be – we make resales as easy as possible. Receive an offer from us today! What we are …