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Why Gray Market Dealers are Worse than Replica Watch Sellers

 14 Mar 201323 Feb 2016 / by  Author Donald

Every real watch collector despises fake watches, so you’re probably thinking the statement in the title is ridiculous. Hear me out. Replica watch sellers are scum, but gray market dealers are scummier. The fakers copy Continue…

 1 Comment CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide TagsCanal Street, gray market, Grey Market
Sleazy watch sellers

Usually Ships Within 2-3 Weeks

 5 Mar 201323 Feb 2016 / by  Author Tito Hess

Beware of online watch sites advertising absurdly low prices for watches they don’t actually have in stock. This is common practice in the Grey Market watch business. Some of the slimiest Gray Market sellers don’t Continue…

 2 Comments CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide TagsDiscount Watch Sellers, Discount Watch Sites, gray market, Grey Market
Why sapphire crystal?

Scratching the Surface: Watch Crystals

 21 Feb 201317 Sep 2015 / by  Author Chad Rickicki

When shopping for a watch, you’ll hear the term sapphire crystal. If you aren’t already a watch collector and you stumble upon this post, then we hope to help clear the subject up for you. Continue…

 1 Comment CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide TagsCrystal, Sapphire Crystal
Patek Philippe Nautilus

Patek Philippe Steel Nautilus/Aquanaut: Entry-Level Luxury to Avoid

 16 Feb 201317 Sep 2015 / by  Author Guest Post

It’s hard to pick apart the best, and Patek Philippe is among the best – there is no dispute amongst the knowledgeable. I often get a customer that has reached a level in their life Continue…

 10 Comments CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide TagsAquanaut, Nautilus, Patek Philippe
Patek Philippe Watch with a Quartz Movement

Should You Buy A Quartz Patek Philippe?

 23 Jan 201317 Sep 2015 / by  Author Edward

Should I buy a quartz timepiece from the masters? It’s a tough question when you’re looking at the Prince of Watches. I love the brand, as most do, and even a battery powered Patek is Continue…

 15 Comments CategoriesWatch Buyer's Guide TagsGold, Patek Philippe, Quartz, Quartz Movement, Vintage

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