The subject of integrated bracelets or integrated bands can harbor much debate within the watch enthusiast community. On one hand, an integrated band could be defined as one that is not easily replaced by aftermarket straps of standard lug widths. Sometimes, an extra protrusion of a lug in the midspan of the case can prevent […]
It’s no secret that Kickstarter has changed the wristwatch landscape dramatically. Before the concept of crowd-funding, a bulging bank account was required to bring a watch from conception to manufacturing to distribution. However, Kickstarter has transformed the process by allowing savvy entrepreneurs to first present their ideas to a willing audience, and if all goes […]
The vintage watch market can be a little overwhelming at times, even to those of us who have been buying, selling and trading for years. While some watches (Heuers, Omegas, etc.) have long been safe bets in terms of appreciation, more and more lesser-known brands have been coming out of the woodwork in recent years, […]