WIS Fall Watch Strap Style Guide September 22, 2026Lauren Smith As the seasons change, so does the way we wear our watches. Fall brings richer colors, warmer textures, and a shift toward more layered, understated styles. It's also one of...
Audemars Piguet x Serena Williams: Inside the New Royal Oak Chronograph September 21, 2026Lauren Smith Audemars Piguet has unveiled a new Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph created in collaboration with Serena Williams, bringing together white ceramic, pink-tinted mother-of-pearl, and a design that reflects Williams’ personal influence...
Why the Tudor Black Bay 58 Became the Modern Vintage Icon September 20, 2026Lauren Smith When Tudor released the Black Bay 58 in 2018, it entered a crowded field of vintage-inspired dive watches. Plenty of brands were already leaning into heritage design, and Tudor itself...
The Paul Newman Daytona: Separating Myth From Fact September 18, 2026Lauren Smith Few nicknames in watch collecting carry as much weight — or as much confusion — as the "Paul Newman" Daytona. It's a name that gets attached to watches at auction...
Princess Diana's Cartier Tank: A Quiet Style Statement September 17, 2026Lauren Smith Princess Diana's wardrobe has been studied, referenced, and revisited for decades, but one of her most enduring style signatures wasn't a gown or a headline-making outfit. It was a watch:...
Do Straps Actually Affect Resale Value? We Asked Collectors September 16, 2026Lauren Smith When collectors talk about resale value, the conversation almost always starts with the watch itself: reference number, condition, box and papers, service history. The strap rarely comes up first. But...
From the WIS Community: Omega Speedmaster on Tan Suede Leather September 14, 2026Lauren Smith Some watch and strap combinations just work. For this pairing from @my_wrist_moments, the Omega Speedmaster is matched with our Tan Suede Leather strap for a look that brings a warmer,...
Why Every Watch Collector Should Have a Bracelet Removal Tool September 12, 2026Lauren Smith If you regularly switch your watches between bracelets and straps, having the right tool can make all the difference. The WIS Bracelet Removal Tool is designed to make bracelet removal...
WIS × Tin Can Timepieces: The Shallow Water Combat Submersible September 10, 2026Lauren Smith When Tin Can Timepieces set out to create the Shallow Water Combat Submersible, the goal wasn't to take a conventional watch and give it a tactical aesthetic. The watch was...
What Is Nubuck Leather? A Guide to One of the Most Distinctive Watch Strap Materials September 08, 2026Brandon Rose When choosing a leather watch strap, the type of leather can completely change the look, texture, and character of a watch. Smooth calf leather delivers a traditional finish, suede creates...
The Most Iconic Watch Colors — and the Stories Behind Them September 06, 2026Brandon Rose For decades, luxury watches were dominated by a relatively conservative color palette. Black, white, silver, champagne, and navy blue were the standards. They were timeless, versatile, and easy to wear....
Why Watch Straps Matter More Than You Think September 04, 2026Brandon Rose When most people think about a watch, their attention immediately goes to the dial, case, movement, or brand on the crown. Collectors debate complications, case sizes, movements, finishing, and references—but...