THE CHRONOGRAPH BLOG

Best Tips for Starting a Watch Collection Are you interested in becoming a watch collector? Collecting watches can be a rewarding hobby that combines a love of history, art, and engineering. However, becoming a watch collector can be a daunting task, especially if you are just starting out. In this blog, we will outline some tips and tricks on how to become a watch collector, and help you get started on your journey. 1) Educate yourself: Before you start collecting watches, it is important to educate yourself about the history of watchmaking, the different types of watches, and what makes...

Was the Omega x Swatch Moonswatch Collaboration a Success? In 2021, Omega and Swatch announced a collaboration to create a new watch, the Omega x Swatch Moonswatch. This collaboration was a major event in the watch industry, as two of the largest and most respected brands in the world came together to create a new timepiece. But was the Omega x Swatch Moonswatch a success? In this blog, we'll explore the impact of the collaboration and examine whether or not the Moonswatch was a success. (Photo courtesy of: https://www.gearpatrol.com/watches/a39518043/omega-x-swatch-moonswatch/) First, let's look at the background of the collaboration. Omega and Swatch...

Best Tips on How to Safely Buy a Luxury Watch from a Grey Market Dealer Purchasing a luxury watch can be an exciting experience, but it can also be fraught with danger if you're not careful. With so many grey market dealers and fake watches out there, it's important to know what to look for when shopping for a high-end timepiece. Here are some tips for how to safely buy a luxury watch from a grey market dealer. (Photo courtesy of: https://www.luxurybazaar.com/grey-market/grey-market-watches-what-is-a-grey-market-dealer-why-should-you-buy-from-one/) 1) Research the dealer. The first step in buying a luxury watch from a grey market dealer is...

The History of Rolex (Photo courtesy of: https://www.rolex.com/about-rolex-watches/1926-1945.html) The history of Rolex can be traced back to 1905 when Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis established Wilsdorf and Davis, a company that distributed timepieces. In 1908, they registered the trademark "Rolex" and began producing their own watches. Over the years, Rolex has become one of the world's most well-known luxury watch brands, renowned for its precision, durability, and timeless design. In 1910, Rolex introduced its first waterproof wristwatch, the "Oyster," which was an immediate success and established the brand's reputation for producing high-quality, innovative timepieces. In 1926, Rolex made history by releasing...

Learn about our Watch Rolls There’s no hiding from the fact that there are tons options for protecting your watches on the market, but there was an opportunity for us to develop a watch roll that would be able to match or beat the quality other watch cases out there, make improvements to design, and offer them to our customers at a much lower cost. VALLAE GOODS watch rolls are made from genuine leather in beautiful rich colors that are neither cheap nor too flashy, inspired by the colors, curves and lines found within the automotive industry and nature. The...