THE CHRONOGRAPH BLOG

(Photo courtesy of: https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/how-to-buy-rolex-and-spot-fake/) Every once in a while, you hear stories of people getting burnt after realizing they’ve purchased a fake watch, sometimes they receive an inherited watch and don’t know the history behind it, and some watches can slip through the cracks and make their way to legitimate secondary dealers. Avoiding some costly mistakes is the key to maintaining your reputation, collecting authentic watches, and not losing thousands of dollars on knock-offs. It's important to note that the counterfeit watch industry is huge, and with every iteration, they are getting better and better at replicating the hottest watches in...

(Photo courtesy of: https://watchtime.me/the-knowledge/article/1251/all-you-need-to-know-about-cosc-chronometer-certification) If you have read some of our previous posts, you know that the vocabulary within the watch world can be extensive and complicated. One of the terms, and in this case acronyms, that often comes up and is never really explained is COSC Certification. It sounds like something you might want for your watch because it sounds important and official, but we will dive a little into what it means for you and your timepiece. COSC is an acronym for “Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres”. In English, this translates to “Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute”. This is...

  (Photo courtesy of: https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/559572322455007965/) Many watch collectors who are after the perfect 3 watch collection will chose a specific niche to target. If you have come across people sharing their 3-watch collections, a lot of times, you will be looking at what is called a “Land, Air, and Sea” collection. This just means that they have, or are still on the hunt, for timepieces that individually check one of these boxes. Land, Sea, and Air can be interpreted in their own ways depending on the collectors wants and needs.The most common “Land, Sea, and Air” collection will consist of...

A lot of watch collectors and enthusiasts consider watch making to be an incredible feat of craftsmanship with attention to detail and a long history of creating unique pieces. In this, quality leather goods are often synonymous with luxury timepieces. Leather workers, like watchmakers, take pride in their work and are considered a true art form. Thankfully, these two worlds often come together to share their passions, ingenuity, and quality of work through various products that can be used together.  Leather straps (Photo courtesy of: https://stridewise.com/best-watch-strap-leather/) Leather watch straps are likely to be the first thing someone thinks of when asked...

(Photo courtesy of: https://www.wsj.com/articles/want-to-buy-a-luxury-watch-read-these-7-pro-tips-first-11626440588) Watches can be a tool for some, others appreciate the aesthetics, the enginuity, or the craftsmanship, and many will use a watch as an extension of their personal style. Honestly, none of that really matters if you’re not paying attention to the details that make a quality timepiece. Afterall, you’re spending your hard earned money on a watch that will hopefully last a very long time and accomplish all the goals you set out for it. We will outline some of the things you might want to look out for and that point to quality, if you’re...