The term “workhorse” is commonly used to describe a watch movement that is cheap, easy to service, and somewhat reliable/accurate for the money. It’s mentioned online slightly more often than necessary and usually when describing a mechanical movement (as apposed to a quartz movement); none the less – I wouldn’t buy anything of lower quality […]
1. What watches do you currently own? I wear my own design watches and wear them most of the time as some may be samples i want to test, I’m a vintage fan so I’ll start with oldest, a Waltham gold pocket watch that belonged to my great grandfather, a 1920’s Clebar in excellent condition, […]
I’m satisfied (for now) with the look and feel of the WatchJudge.com community, so now it’s time to take relentless action. 2016 will be a year of growth! From a recent podcast with Derek Sivers, “…and as for all the business advice out there, well, if information was the answer then we’d all be billionaires […]
1. What watches do you currently own? Sebastian: Currently I am rotating between my Rolex GMT-Master II, vintage Omega Seamaster and Eterna Matic. Mick: I own a Tissot Visodate Heritage, Swatch Sistem51, Seiko skx007, Ole Mathiesen and a lot of different Micro brands 2. Currently, what is your favorite watch that you own and why? […]
1. What watches do you currently own? The internet is a source of knowledge, but serves the knowledge to all kinds of people without chosing who. My favorites are vintage chronograph timepieces, be they in steel or gold. Originally, I started collecting Rolex but have widened my focus in the last years. 2. Currently, what […]
This video captures the quality of a Rolex nicely: A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Datejust from HODINKEE on Vimeo. Purely in terms of necessity, no, a Rolex is not worth the money; but very few things are (other than food, water, shelter etc.). In terms of an original (in-house) piece of art that […]
1. What watches do you currently own? That’s an interesting question and for a serial flipper like me, it varies almost from one day to the next. ? I’ve slowed down a bit and am very content with where my rotation is. I’ll say that I’ve rid of all higher end watches at the end […]
Do watch-winders really matter in the life of an automatic watch? Is it best to keep them spinning and running? Or is it best to let them wind-down and be dormant for days and/or weeks? If you Google these questions, you will find various answers. Why? It depends on a few variables. No one (that […]
