Comparisons
TAG Heuer Carrera vs Monaco: Round Classic or Square Icon?
TAG Heuer Carrera vs Monaco compared on case shape, size, movements, the crown on the left, history and wearability, to help you choose.
The Watchflix NYC Journal – page 10
Buying guides, model comparisons and ownership advice.
Comparisons
Rolex Submariner vs Tudor Black Bay: Which Dive Watch Should You Buy?
Rolex Submariner vs Tudor Black Bay compared: history, size, movement, water resistance, finishing and value, and which dive watch suits you.
Comparisons
Doxa SUB 300 vs 300T vs 200: Which Doxa Dive Watch to Buy
Doxa SUB 300, 300T, 200 and 600T compared: the 1967 original, case shapes, what the dial color names mean, bracelet or rubber, and which one suits you.
Ownership & care
Chronometer Certification Explained: COSC, METAS, Rolex Superlative and Grand Seiko
What "chronometer" means on a watch: COSC, METAS Master Chronometer, Rolex Superlative and Grand Seiko standards compared, with accuracy limits.
Brands & models
Maurice Lacroix Aikon Buying Guide: Sizes, Automatic vs Quartz
Maurice Lacroix Aikon buying guide. The 35, 39 and 42 mm sizes, automatic, quartz and #tide models, the bracelet system and what to check.
Comparisons
Tudor vs Rolex: What Is the Difference and Which Should You Buy?
Tudor and Rolex compared: their shared history, movements, finishing, prices and resale, and whether a Tudor Black Bay or a Rolex Submariner suits you better.
Pre-owned & trust
Grey Market vs Authorized Dealer: What It Means for Price and Warranty
Grey market vs authorized dealer luxury watches: what each means, how manufacturer warranties work, how prices compare and what to ask before you buy.
Brands & models
U-Boat Watches Explained: Classico, Darkmoon, Sommerso and U-65
U-Boat watches explained: the Italian brand with the left-hand crown, the Classico, Darkmoon, Sommerso and U-65 lines, sizes, quartz versus automatic, and PVD.
Comparisons
Rolex GMT-Master II: Pepsi vs Batman vs Sprite, Compared
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi vs Batman vs Sprite. The 126710BLRO, 126710BLNR and 126720VTNR compared, with the Root Beer and the gray and black version.
Selling & trade-in
How to Trade In a Watch Toward Another One
How a watch trade-in works: what your watch is worth, what you need to send, how the offer and the difference are calculated, and when selling outright is better.
Comparisons
IWC Portugieser vs Pilot's Watch: Which IWC Should You Buy?
IWC Portugieser vs Pilot's Watch compared: history, dial, size, chronographs, Big Pilot and seven-day movements, and which IWC suits your style.
Pre-owned & trust
How to Spot a Fake Rolex: 12 Checks Before You Buy
How to spot a fake Rolex: 12 checks on the seller, price, papers, dial, case and movement, and why only a professional inspection gives certainty.