A watch complication is any function a watch does besides tell the time. Watchmakers pride themselves on their complications as the more complications a watch has, the more challenging it is to design and assemble; ultimately the number of complications is a testament to their ambition and skill as a craftsman. In 2015, Vacheron Constantin released a mechanical …
Modern timepieces fall into two key groups: a quartz or automatic movement. We break down the fundamental differences between these two types of watch movements and outline best care methods for each. What is a quartz watch? As its name stipulates, a quartz watch contains a small piece of quartz crystal integrated into the watch’s …
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To ensure your watch holds its value and keeps its accuracy, here are the simple, daily measures to maintain your watch’s condition internally and externally. Wind mechanical watches once a day. The power reserve on a mechanical watch is usually one to two days, so you must wind it manually every day—unless you have automatic …
If you have a luxury watch, its value depends on factors such as the year, the make, the model, rarity, complexity, materials, and of course on the condition of the watch. High-end watch brands lose a huge percentage of their resale value the first time they’re worn, but they still hold significant value. In general, …
