Is AR Coating a Bad Thing?

Many watches have an anti-reflective ("AR") coating. Is an AR coating on a watch a bad thing? I own several timepieces that have an AR coating and must admit that I've achieved a few hair-line scratches in the AR coating. The reality is though that many others would likely never notice. It's only visible upon

Why Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Has Faux Rivets

The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight is an exceptional dive watch but the faux rivets have stirred up a lot of questions and negative comments. Why does the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight have fake rivets? There are many theories but I share my opinions within this video. Enjoy and share! #Tudor #BB58 #BlackBay

Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight & Rolex Submariner Quality Differences

The Rolex Submariner and Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight may look very similar at a quick glance but there are several subtle quality differences that I wanted to point out within this video. The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight is a rock-solid timepiece but there are a few things quality-wise that keep it a tier below the

Collecting Watch Complications

There are many different types of watch collectors. Some watch collectors collect complications. Watch complications can be as simple as a date or as complicated as a tourbillon. For most watch collectors, a basic set of watch complications to strive for could be a date, moon phase, power reserve indicator and small seconds. There are

Why Watch Case Height Matters

Watch thickness is something that every watch buyer should consider. Watch height is something that often goes unnoticed. My best advice is to head to an authorized dealer and try on two watches of the same diameter that have radically different case heights. It's amazing how two timepieces of the same size can wear radically

Best Dive Watches to Consider

There are an abundance of dive watches to choose from. In my opinion, a proper dive watch must feature a screw-down crown and sport water resistance of at least 200 meters. There are a lot of watches that look like dive watches but are not suitable for swimming. These are the dive watches that I

Crown Guards vs. No Crown Guards – What Difference Does it Make?

Is a watch with crown guards or without crown guards better? Within this video, I explain the purpose for crown guards. I also explain several things to take into consideration before purchasing a timepiece with crown guards or without crown guards. Enjoy, subscribe and share! #CrownGuards #TimepiecesForTomorrow #Watches

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Advice for First Luxury Watch Purchase

If you're shopping for your first luxury watch, this video may provide value. Many first-time watch buyers make the mistake of choosing the wrong timepiece. The first watch or "one and done" watch should be a keeper. Within this video, I discuss timeless watch references that would likely be an excellent decision for anyone! Enjoy

How to Remove a Panerai Strap

The Panerai Luminor is an amazing timepiece! Panerai was made famous by Italian frogmen. There are an abundance of Panerai Luminor references available. This Panerai Luminor PAM00112 piece is a purist's timepiece. It features a manual-wind movement and clean dial with only a minute hand and second hand. It has the famous "sapphire sandwich" dial

Rolex Submariner 114060 in a Stream

The Rolex Submariner is not only the most popular watch in the world because of its looks but the durability trumps that of any other timepiece that I've handled. The bezel action is arguably smoother than all other timepieces! The high-grade stainless steel can take a beating and it's highly water resistant. I've worn the

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