Article written by Peter Sirianni Editor of the New Castle News After the Philadelphia Eagles punched their ticket to the Super Bowl, thousands of fans flooded the city’s Broad Street in celebration.  The Birds were back in the Super Bowl for the second time in four years, but this time in an altogether different manner — a tumultuous 2-2 start followed by a 10-game winning streak. They are led by.. Read More

Seiko’s habit of naming its products with little more than a reference number certainly contributed to these aliases proliferating online and among fans — especially during a time when the company seemed less media-savvy than it is today. Shown below are some of the unofficial nicknames given to various Seiko models. Mark Sirianni25 Fraley St.Kane, PA. [email protected] Cell1-814-837-9435 Charley 2012-2024

A wrap twice watch is a watch with a strap that wraps around the wrist twice. The strap is usually longer on one side than the other to allow it to wrap around the wrist twice.  The iconic watch entered the scene in 1998 when Hermès debuted the double-tour strap on the catwalk in Paris, and since has upped the ante for high-end watch designers Shown below are a few of these beautiful.. Read More

A watch winder is a device used to keep automatic watch running when not worn. Automatic watches operate on the principle of winding themselves using a moving weight inside the watch. The weight swings or rotates while the watch is worn and turns the winding mechanism inside the watch. So, fairly obviously, if the watch is not worn, then it no longer receives power this way and will run down… Read More

Why is my price on a Rolex repair less expensive than the factory? My answer to this question is why are other repair shops and the factory so overpriced? I have been a watchmaker for almost 50 years, live in a small town and have a shop with low overhead. I feel that it is better to keep my prices down and do more quality watch repair for my customers.. Read More

Watches are a wonderous mechanical marvel. Small intricate parts all working in harmony to tell time. Most watches have a standard metal dial and closed case back, so there is no way to reveal the inner beauty of these wonderful machines. The best way to show off its intricate workmanship, is by opening up the dial. Show below are a few beautiful examples of how an open dial watch can.. Read More

Watch cases have always been make from gold and stainless steel. Today cases are made from exotic materials like platinum, ceramic, titanium ,sapphire and carbon fiber. Show below are some of these watches makes with these fantastic new materials. Mark Sirianni25 Fraley St.Kane, PA. [email protected] Cell1-814-837-9435 Charley 2012-2024

Watch typography refers to the text and numbers on a watch dial, including the font, shape, and style of the characters. As the dial is the main point of interaction with a watch, it is arguably one of its most important parts, and certainly one that can produce the most emotion  It’s a craft that’s been responsible for the distinctive look of vintage watches, and the styles used today are influenced.. Read More

Just like anything else in the fashion industry, watches are susceptible to trends.  One of the hottest trends this year has been the use of stone dials. In the past year, watches with stone dials have seen increasing interest from collectors around the world. So, what are stone dial watches? Simply a watch where the traditional metal dial, which is usually made from brass or gold, is replaced by a very thin.. Read More

There are many words used in marketing to make products sound better or more palatable. For instance, you go to the dealership to buy a “pre-owned vehicle,” not a used car. Kids nowadays shop for vintage clothing when “thrifting”, not hand-me-downs. Concert tickets that increase because of high demand use “dynamic pricing,” not price gouging. In good watchmaking tradition, never call a dial “brown.” Keep your eyes open for chocolate,.. Read More