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

In 1912, Cartier released the Tortue Monopoussoir, a relatively small timepiece that clocked in at just 25 mm wide by 35 mm lug-to-lug. The watch had an  elegant, curved shape and smooth bezel which  resembled a tortoise as viewed from above.  The stopwatch pusher  was contained within the crown, making for a streamlined look with nothing to break its silhouette.  Long before the days of the now-common dual-button chronograph — one in.. Read More

A beads of rice bracelet is a vintage-style watch bracelet that resembles grains of rice stacked side by side. It’s characterized by straight end links and a chainmail-like design. The bracelet first appeared in the 1940s and was a technological feat at the time. It became a popular choice for some of the most important watches from Patek and Omega. Its intricate  construction makes it very  comfortable to wear Shown below are some examples.. Read More

The Rolex Submariner reference 116610LV, AKA The Hulk, was introduced in 2010. The first thing to notice was the all-green dial. This was the first time in Rolex’s history that a watch had the honor of getting the green color of the brand’s logo on the dial and the bezel. The Hulk. has a case size of a 40mm diameter, it uses a caliber 3135 movement Rolex with the spiral.. Read More

The Rolex Day-Date was released in 1955 and had many features that were considered ahead of its time, including an automatic movement, plus day and date discs. Because of these unique features, the “Rolex Day-Date”  soon became the flagship model for Rolex. This first rolex model was the 6511. Rolex’s 6611 models that were waterproof up to 100 feet soon replaced the Day Date but it was still externally identical.. Read More

This was the era of The Beatles, JFK, Pop Art and James Bond.  They were all driven by a young generation that wanted to break away from an old fashioned lifestyle of the 40’s & 50’s . In the watch industry, it was a period of great innovation, particularly with regard to watches like diving watches, pilot watches and chronographs. The decade started in October 1960 with the launch of.. Read More

Watches don’t have to be round to be either striking or elegant. Designers have long questioned the norm of the round watch and display. With this in mind, I have found a few watches with Oddly shaped cases that you might find interesting. Charley 2012-2024 Mark Sirianni25 Fraley St.Kane, PA. [email protected] Cell1-814-837-9435

In this weeks post ,we will take a look at the date mechanisn in a  Rolex 3035 and the Omega Co-Axial.    The Omega uses an ETA type date that has been aroud for many years.  It is simple, sturdy and works great.  It is very easy to service, no hidden springs to cause trouble and is one of my favorites to repair.   The Rolex works well, but is.. Read More

In this weeks post, I will compare the crown and case tube between a standard Rolex and an Omega Seamaster.  This is one of the biggest differences between the two watches and why I like the Rolex so much better than the Omega. Rolex Case Tube The Rolex case tube is a simple threaded stainless steel part with an internal gasket installed. It is the essence of simplicity, you unscrew.. Read More