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How you store a luxury watch directly affects its condition and long-term value. In this episode, we explain whether watches should be kept in boxes, the biggest storage mistakes collectors make, and what really protects high-end timepieces over time.
What makes a watch feel truly luxurious? In this episode, we break down the materials behind high-end watch cases and explain why metal choice matters more than most collectors realise.
This episode explores Armand Nicolet's unique use of restored historical mechanical movements and why it appeals to collectors who value heritage over trends.
Sotheby’s made history with a $42.8 million watch auction driven by strong global demand for rare and highly complicated timepieces.
This episode delves into the rare craft of the emailleur, showcasing how fire, glass, and artistry transform the most sought-after luxury watch dials. It also highlights why techniques like Grand Feu and cloisonné define true high-end watchmaking and timeless craftsmanship.
This episode takes a close look at key Rolex dress watches, including the Datejust, Day-Date, and Oyster Perpetual.It also offers simple advice on value retention and choosing between new or pre-owned models.
We break down how Phillips set new world records by selling Francis Ford Coppola’s rare F.P.Journe timepieces, including a unique prototype that reached an astonishing $10.8 million.
In this episode, we explore H. Moser & Cie.’s Streamliner Genesis 2, a rare release that shifts from digital ideas to pure, physical watchmaking craft. Discover how its bold design, exclusive run, and story-rich vision shape the next chapter in the Genesis trilogy.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph x fragment is a 500-piece collaboration that pairs Fujiwara’s minimalist style with TAG Heuer’s heritage, featuring a bold black-and-white design and a modern glassbox chronograph build.
This episode explores Breguet’s new Expérimentale collection, highlighting how the Expérimentale 1 blends advanced precision technology with modern design while staying true to the brand’s heritage in innovation.
This episode breaks down why luxury watches scratch, how it affects value, and the difference between modern and vintage expectations. Get simple guidance on what to ignore, what to protect, and when to seek expert help.
Explore why mechanical pocket watches are returning as collectors seek true craft and heritage beyond wristwatch hype. This episode shows how their open format allows exceptional finishing and complex movements, echoing classics from Patek Philippe and Breguet.
Skeleton watches fascinate collectors because they reveal every moving part, turning gears and springs into living mechanical art. This episode explores their rare craftsmanship, rich history, and the emotional pull of seeing a watch’s inner workings on full display.
Step inside the world of Breguet as we explore the vision behind the groundbreaking Expérimentale 1. This episode looks at how the brand blends its heritage with bold new technology to redefine precision in modern watchmaking.
This episode breaks down why a luxury watch is the ideal gift for major milestones like graduations, promotions, weddings, and more. Learn how to choose the right style, trusted brands, and meaningful personal touches for a gift that becomes a lasting heirloom.
This episode breaks down how social media reshaped watch collecting. Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok opened a once-closed world, speeding up trends, boosting pricing transparency, and connecting collectors everywhere.
This episode explains how cold weather affects luxury mechanical watches and why condensation, not temperature, is the real winter risk. We look at small accuracy changes caused by metal contraction and thicker oils, especially in older pieces, and share simple tips to protect your watch.
A closer look at Blancpain’s Grande Double Sonnerie, a rare dual melody chiming watch with a flying tourbillon and an intricate gold movement of more than a thousand parts.
180 years of Glashütte watchmaking art for Glashütte Original, a special year with extraordinary timepieces, is coming to an end.Take a look back with us at the latest chapter in this unique success story.
This episode uncovers how a watch shifts from a simple device to something deeply personal. Discover how craftsmanship, small details and daily use create a lasting emotional bond. We touch on the feeling behind fine watchmaking and why collectors connect so strongly with it. It is a look at how a timepiece can become part of someone’s life and story.




