Horology in the Movies: ‘The Hudsucker Proxy’ (12/27/09)
Time, horology and the looming presence of an enormous tower clock take center stage in the classic 1994 romantic comedy … More >>

Dillinger Connection Sets $41,000 Price for $150 Hamilton Watch (12/21/09)
It’s not often that the belongings of someone as infamous as John Dillinger come up for sale. This month Heritage … More >>

History of the Breitling Navitimer Watch is Shrouded in Mystery (11/30/09)
The story of the first Navitimer is shrouded in mystery and even some controversy. Quite simply, no-one knows for certain … More >>

Collecting the Omega Speedmaster is All About the Details (9/29/09)
I have been a collector and a dealer in watches for more than 35 years. It is said that collecting … More >>

The Origin of the COMEX Rolex ‘Sea Dweller’ Diver’s Watch (9/8/09)
During the late 1960s, in collaboration with COMEX—a France-based professional dive company—Rolex developed its “Submariner” model to meet the most … More >>

A Primer on the Brimfield Antiques and Collectibles Shows and Assorted Events (9/1/09)
I normally write an article on shows I attend after the event, when I have returned home to my trusty/rusty/crusty … More >>

Uncommon Railroad Watches: Challenging Collections to Complete (8/25/09)
Railroad watches were produced in prodigious quantities by nearly all the American watch companies, starting in 1870 and running right … More >>

Antiques Show Offers Treasures for Those Who Know How to Look (8/18/09)
The headlines read: “Mid-Summer Blues Amidst a Depressed Marketplace!” I see it every day in the newspaper and on CNN, … More >>

The History of the Roskopf Watch (8/4/09)
I am telling the story of Georges Fredric Roskopf not only because it is a fascinating history, but to make … More >>

Watch & Clock Collectors Descend on Grand Rapids for the ‘National’ (7/26/09)
This year the National Watch & Clock Collectors Association (NAWCC) had its annual event/show at the prestigious Devos Convention Center, … More >>