Horology in the Movies: ‘The Hudsucker Proxy’
Time, horology and the looming presence of an enormous tower clock take center stage in the classic 1994 romantic comedy “The Hudsucker Proxy.” Directed by […]
Dillinger Connection Sets $41,000 Price for $150 Hamilton Watch
It’s not often that the belongings of someone as infamous as John Dillinger come up for sale. This month Heritage Auctions listed 11 items attributed […]
History of the Breitling Navitimer Watch is Shrouded in Mystery
The story of the first Navitimer is shrouded in mystery and even some controversy. Quite simply, no-one knows for certain the full story, or if […]
Collecting the Omega Speedmaster is All About the Details
I have been a collector and a dealer in watches for more than 35 years. It is said that collecting watches is about the details. […]
The Origin of the COMEX Rolex ‘Sea Dweller’ Diver’s Watch
During the late 1960s, in collaboration with COMEX—a France-based professional dive company—Rolex developed its “Submariner” model to meet the most stringent technical and professional demands […]
Uncommon Railroad Watches: Challenging Collections to Complete
Railroad watches were produced in prodigious quantities by nearly all the American watch companies, starting in 1870 and running right up to 1969, with the […]
Antiques Show Offers Treasures for Those Who Know How to Look
The headlines read: “Mid-Summer Blues Amidst a Depressed Marketplace!” I see it every day in the newspaper and on CNN, but someone forgot to tell […]
The History of the Roskopf Watch
I am telling the story of Georges Fredric Roskopf not only because it is a fascinating history, but to make a point to watch collectors […]
Watch & Clock Collectors Descend on Grand Rapids for the ‘National’
This year the National Watch & Clock Collectors Association (NAWCC) had its annual event/show at the prestigious Devos Convention Center, adjacent to the Grand Amway […]
‘On the Ball’—Webb C. Ball’s Contribution to Railroad Watches and Timekeeping
Webb C. Ball was born in Fredericktown, Ohio on Oct. 6, 1847 and became a jeweler & watchmaker. When Standard Time was first adopted in […]