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The Collector’s Crossroads

I think I have hit a wall in my watch-collecting journey…
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I think I have hit a wall in my watch-collecting journey…

Not to force a pun here, but I really am at a crossroads in my collecting journey. I don’t wanna sound too braggadocious, but ultimately…
Can you ever really retire from being a watch collector or enthusiast?
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Can you ever really retire from being a watch collector or enthusiast?

As I always say, I was a watch enthusiast long before I was a watch journalist. I will always first and foremost be a watch…
The dent on my watch that reminds me of the best day of my life
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The dent on my watch that reminds me of the best day of my life

I remember it all like it was yesterday. It happened so fast. One second, I was securing my Black Bay Steel to my wrist. The…
Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch
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Why I broke my New Year’s resolution to purchase this watch

Before I delve deeper into the why, I’d like to bring you up to speed on my collecting habits. In a perfect world, I’d buy…
Why I bought the Citizen Chronomaster and succumbed to the allure of High Accuracy Quartz
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Why I bought the Citizen Chronomaster and succumbed to the allure of High Accuracy Quartz

For years now, I’ve wanted a HAQ watch. For those unfamiliar with the term, it stands for High Accuracy Quartz. These watches don’t deal with…
The Collector’s Crossroads – How do you work out whether to stick or twist?
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The Collector’s Crossroads – How do you work out whether to stick or twist?

Let’s set the scene. You walk into the boutique, knowing today is the day. The wallet is about to get a little lighter, and a…
Collector’s Crossroads: How sentimental value can become the nemesis of an evolving collector
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Collector’s Crossroads: How sentimental value can become the nemesis of an evolving collector

The first expensive Swiss watch I ever purchased was an Ernest Borel Athletic. It’s a beautiful chronograph with a black dial that features a ton…
Collector’s Crossroads: OK, I’ve finally realised that I own too many watches
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Collector’s Crossroads: OK, I’ve finally realised that I own too many watches

Last week, while celebrating six months of Grand Seiko ownership, I thought about my future plans with the watch. The question seemed simple: is the…
The Collector’s Crossroads: The dizzying effect of Watches and Wonders 2022
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The Collector’s Crossroads: The dizzying effect of Watches and Wonders 2022

American graphic designer Chip Kidd once said, “You can be crippled by too many choices, especially if you don’t know what your goals are.” The…
The Collector’s Crossroads: Omega upended my chronograph search with the new Speedmaster ’57
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The Collector’s Crossroads: Omega upended my chronograph search with the new Speedmaster ’57

For months now, I’ve been looking for a mechanical chronograph to add to my small collection. It’s a complication I’ve always loved. And after weeks…
The Collector’s Crossroads: Should I buy now or wait?
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The Collector’s Crossroads: Should I buy now or wait?

It’s that time of year. As watch journalists, our inboxes start getting inundated with press releases and embargo dates. New collections are created while others…