Best Watch Strap Pairings for Winter November 14, 2025Brandon Rose Winter brings with it crisp air, cozy layers, and festive occasions — and your watch can (and should) follow suit. Just as you swap lightweight fabrics for heavier ones, your...
How to Use the Bracelet Removal Tool November 12, 2025Brandon Rose If you’ve ever wondered how to remove a watch bracelet, what a bracelet removal tool is, or where to buy a strong, reliable one, you’re in the right place. A...
The Bracelet Removal Tool - Remove Your Bracelet the Right Way November 12, 2025Brandon Rose Every collector knows that feeling — you’re swapping a bracelet for a strap and click, your tool slips… leaving a tiny scratch on your watch case. It happens to the...
The Rise of Microbrands: Affordable Collecting in 2024 November 12, 2025Brandon Rose For decades, the world of watch collecting was dominated by luxury houses — Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet, and Patek Philippe. But over the last 10–15 years, a new wave has...
How Straps Change the Character of a Watch November 10, 2025Brandon Rose One of the most exciting parts of watch collecting is how easily a strap can transform the look and feel of a timepiece. Unlike cars or cameras, you don’t need...
The Military Roots of the NATO Strap November 07, 2025Brandon Rose Few watch straps have a backstory as rich as the NATO strap. Today, it’s a staple in every collector’s strap box — rugged, affordable, and endlessly versatile. But the NATO...
Tips for Buying Your First Serious Watch November 06, 2025Brandon Rose Buying your first “serious” watch is a milestone. It’s the moment you step beyond casual fashion pieces and into the world of horology — where craftsmanship, history, and design all...
The Rise of Microbrands: Affordable Collecting in 2024 November 04, 2025Brandon Rose Not too long ago, watch collecting was dominated by the “big names”: Rolex, Omega, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe. But over the past decade, something exciting has shifted in the horology...
Automatic vs. Quartz Movements: What Every Collector Should Know November 02, 2025Brandon Rose When it comes to watches, few debates are as enduring as automatic vs. quartz. Both movement types have their strengths, their weaknesses, and their loyal followings. If you’re starting your...
How to Clean & Care for Your Watch (and Straps) October 31, 2025Brandon Rose A watch is more than a tool — it’s an heirloom, an investment, and in many cases, a daily companion. To keep it looking sharp and running well, proper cleaning...
How to Safely Remove Your Watch Bracelet (Without Scratching Your Case) October 29, 2025Brandon Rose If you’ve ever tried to remove a watch bracelet yourself, you know the risk — one slip of the tool and your beautiful case has a new scratch. Whether you’re...
The Best Watches (and Straps) for Halloween October 28, 2025Brandon Rose Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy — it’s also the perfect time to celebrate the darker, more daring side of horology. Many watches have earned spooky nicknames thanks to...