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Michael A. Lubarsky |
Vintage Watches Getting a new high-end watch right out of the box is appealing because you're the only one to wear it, but a vintage model from an esteemed watchmaker comes with a history far greater. Here are tips on how to buy that special vintage timepiece.   |
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A Watch That Matters: Watch Snob If you want something of the high-end haute horology realm, travel to Geneva. All the greats are located there. |
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Watch Repair "A premier timepiece does not a successful man make, but a successful man should wear a premier timepiece." |
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October 15, 2013 |
Watch Snob: All-Omega Speedmaster Special Edition As for the Omega Speedmaster Professional, it is virtually unmatched in the horological world in its combination of history, continuity of production, and quality of construction. |
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Braun Watches I have always been interested in vintage Braun watches, and I recently noticed that it has recently reintroduced its line of Dieter Rams and Dietrich Lubs designed watches. |
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Jason Heaton |
The Vintage Watch: Build The Ultimate Watch Collection Rumors of the wristwatch's death have been greatly exaggerated. |
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Maurice De Mauriac Watches: Watch Snob I'd like to learn more about boutique watches. Could you please steer me toward some other interesting watchmakers who produce watches under $5,000? |
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Watch Snob: What's Happening To Omega? What's happening to Omega is what I like to call the Freshman 15 syndrome. |
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Seiko Watches The only Seiko I might one day consider owning would be from the brand's Grand Seiko haute horlogerie line, but only if the designs ever improve beyond their bland current state. |
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Watch Snob: Ebel Watches All the opinions expressed by the Watch Snob are my own, and are just that -- opinions. Don't worry, though, we will still be bringing you great features on interesting watches to buy, both old and new. |
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Rolex Watches Most of the people who write to me know nothing beyond the name on the dial. A complication to these people is the decision whether gold or platinum will make them look more impressive. |
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Sinn Watches The Watch Snob talks about: Sinn watches... Rolex Explorer II... Omega Speedmaster... Patek Philippe... |
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Omega Speedmaster Professional Debate: Watch Snob As a rule of thumb, it's generally good to stay away from any watch created by the Swatch Group; they are mass-produced, underpowered and overpriced. |
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Handed-Down Watches Is it ever acceptable to sell a watch handed down to you from an older generation? My great grandfather gave me a vintage Rolex Datejust Ref. 1601. The problem is that it's a two-tone gold and stainless model. |
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High-End Watches A Patek is actually a good financial investment and a fitting heirloom... Omega's Seamaster De Ville is a fine emblem of the brand's golden age... Converting vintage Lange pocket watches into wristwatches... |
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Watch Snob: On The Deepsea & "Novelty" Watches Is the new Rolex Deepsea worth the investment?... Is a Hublot Big Bang worth the money?... etc. |
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Executive Watches Men, and particularly those at the executive level, are competitive creatures. Therefore, they would no doubt resent being given the same timepiece gift as their fellow Type-A golf buddies. |
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Ben Clymer |
How To: Start A Watch Collection This fashion tip will provide you with a fundamental understanding of watch terminology, the four different categories of watches (and when to wear them), the differences between collecting vintage and new watches, and, of course, where to find them. |
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October 29, 2013 |
Can You Find A Watch That Works For All Occasions? You can't really monkey too much with basic movement layout without compromising functionality. |
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August 26, 2014 |
Are Vintage Watch Reboots Just A Big Watch Brand Cash Grab? The Watch Snob Decides There is an incredible amount of absolutely forgettable stuff that will not only not outclass the boss, it'll be a source of frustration to your son if he ever learns anything about watches. |
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Buying A Rolex I am interested in purchasing my first Rolex to add to my collection. My budget is $10,000, which limits the Rolex I can buy. |
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BaselWorld 2012 We asked three of the world's most respected watch experts to share their top pick from BaselWorld 2012, a major Swiss trade show most men can only dream of attending. |
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Men's Vintage Watches Starting a watch collection with vintage watches... Complications in a modern watch... Finding a Swiss-made timepiece with some history that is good value... |
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December 3, 2013 |
The Sneaky Way To Get The Watch You Want (On A Budget) A watch you buy to satisfy the tastes of others or to gain approbation is not one you will be apt to take personal pleasure in. |
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Q&A With The Watch Snob You may think you know watches, but let's be real -- you just don't. |
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Watch Snob Q&A: Starting A Watch Collection The Watch Snob answers letters from readers asking which watch to buy, or not. |
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Robert-Jan Broer |
Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chronograph We love the Speedmaster. No matter where you are when it comes to watch collecting -- Swatch or Audemars Piguet -- an Omega Speedmaster is always interesting. |
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Ariel Adams |
The Argument For Rolex Watches Rolex has benefited from keeping its product line simple and consistent -- instead of releasing brand new models, it keeps refining existing designs. |
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GMT-Master II To slip truly beneath the radar, I say go vintage but find a Glycine Airman, the watch favored by Vietnam-era pilots. You'll need to get used to reading the 24-hour dial, but I'm sure you're up to the challenge. |
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Dwayne Smith |
The Argument Against Rolex Watches No one in their right mind should spend their hard earned money on a new Rolex. Here's why. |
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Vostok Watches If you're looking for a reminder of why the Soviet Union collapsed, buy a Vostok. It is the horological equivalent to a Lada automobile, and that is not a compliment. |
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January 14, 2014 |
What Does A Watch-Making Graduate Wear? I'm not a fan of the ceramic bezels; I know they're more practical and they can be rather handsome, but when it comes to the GMT Masters, my personal prejudice is for late serial Pepsi bezel models. I find them more charming. |
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Selling Watches: Watch Snob If you decide on a gold watch, commit to it and go gold all the way. "Second-hand watch sellers reside somewhere between the heroin addicts living under the 59th Street bridge and Manhattan real estate agents in terms of honesty and moral standards." |
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Michael A. Lubarsky |
Throwback Watches Here are six fantastic throwback watches for you to strap on or just check out. |
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Watch Fonts To my mind, the ideal size of a logo or dial font would be a complete absence, with the design speaking for itself, instantly recognizable for what it is. |
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Xetum Watches After disregarding emails about the Xetum brand, the Watch Snob finally gives his opinion. |
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February 23, 2014
Jack Forster |
Do Serious Watch Guys Take Rolex Seriously? In a pretty short time, Rolex has gone from being the brand watch lovers loved to hate to being one of the most collectible and often-worn watch brands in the world. |
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July 1, 2014 |
The Watch Snob Weighs In On Collecting Vintage Rolexes There are indeed very good independent watch and clock-makers but they are generally extremely expensive to patronize and are largely disinterested in being brands. |
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January 7, 2014 |
What Kind Of Watch Do You Pass Down From Father To Son? Given that vintage watch collecting now attracts the same sort of know-nothing Richie Rich pissing contests that used to be restricted to comedians like Damien Hirst, you had better know your subject very well before getting into restoring or replacing original parts. |
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Dive Watches: Watch Snob Working on a tight budget? Consider buying a vintage watch. "Even divers aren't wearing dive watches anymore..." |
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March 6, 2013
Robert-Jan Broer |
Chronograph Watches The chronograph is one of the most popular watch complications. Although originally meant for recording time during sporting events like car or bike racing, the most famous "scientific" use of the chronograph was probably during the Apollo 13 flight in 1970. |
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Switching Watch Straps In my opinion, it is no more a watch brand's business what strap you put on your watch than it is a car manufacturer's business what color you paint your car. But, naturally, I have some views on what is and isn't appropriate. |
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Tudor Watches According to the immortal words of Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf, Tudor was expressly created to be a more affordable watch brand. Translated: Tudor is what happens when Rolex goes slumming. |
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Watch Snob: Does Your Watch Look Fake? Great features on interesting watches to buy, both old and new, expensive and cheap. |
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July 8, 2014 |
The Watch Snob Wants You To Embrace Your Inner Tackiness - No, Really A watch has a desirable aura thanks to its accompanying you in an interesting life, not because it accompanied someone else on theirs. |
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Andre Belfort |
Chinese Watches Is buying a TAG Aquaracer value for money? A look at Rolex Submariner's value retention and style... Does a watch need to be from Switzerland to be luxurious?... |
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Ariel Adams |
Bell & Ross Watches: Vintage Carbon Series With minor changes and a return to a round case, Bell & Ross has reinvented its BR line of aviation instrument-themed watches. |
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Watch Advice What is more important to you: the watch or which flavor-of-the-month actor is wearing it? When the marketers elbow out the watchmakers, it's time to look elsewhere. |
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Ken Kessler |
Olympic Watches Every watch Omega has ever produced in conjunction with the Olympics has become a collector's item. Here's a look at two new models to mark its latest collaboration with the Olympics. |
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GMT Watches There are countless vintage watches from forgotten names littering flea markets and online auction sites. |
