An Obsession – Tale of a Watchaholic
There are no better words than these that describe our thoughts about and for watches. Plenty of other words describe this feeling to even greater depths. Addiction, passion, love, lust, need. The list goes on. This is a very personal matter, and harking back to my usual posts of grail watches and what is best in my […]
Essential Watch Accessories
The world of watches and timepieces is vast, intricate and at times perceived to be limitless. What could possibly add to the experience that we get when we wear, look at or own a watch or more than one, if you are lucky! Certain essentials aid the process and just enhances our overall experiences. This […]
Why Should I Insure My Watch?
Search “Rolex” on Google, then click the subheader “News” and see what comes up. Most results are reports of thefts or of court cases involving thieves. Unfortunately, if you own a Rolex – or any other fine watch – you’re a potential target for the unscrupulous. Best to be insured, and to take some simple […]
Deutsches Uhrenmuseum – One museum you want to make time for.
Think of the Black Forest and you’d be forgiven for thinking primarily of gateau and (despite Orson Welles erroneously attributing its creation to the Swiss in The Third Man) the cuckoo clock. However, whilst the cuckoo clock did not originate in the Black Forest (there are references to these kinds of clocks that predate the […]