Comparisons
Breitling Navitimer vs Chronomat: Which Breitling Chronograph Should You Buy?
Navitimer vs Chronomat compared: slide rule vs rotating bezel, water resistance, bracelet, sizes, the B01 movement and prices from our stock.
The Watchflix NYC Journal – page 5
Buying guides, model comparisons and ownership advice.
Ownership & care
Is My Watch Magnetized? Signs, a Simple Test and the Fix
Is my watch magnetized? The signs, such as suddenly running fast, a simple compass test, what causes it, how it is fixed and which watches resist it.
Buying guides · Guide
The Best Luxury Dive Watches at Every Budget
Eight dive watches worth buying, from Seiko and Longines to Tudor, Omega, Rolex and Blancpain: what each does best, with live prices from our stock.
Pre-owned & trust
How to Pay for a Luxury Watch Online: Wire, PayPal, Card or Crypto
How to pay for a luxury watch online safely: bank wire, PayPal invoice, card and crypto compared, with the protections and risks of each.
Brands & models
Rolex Day-Date Buying Guide: 36 vs 40, Metals and Dials
Rolex Day-Date buying guide: the 36 and 40 mm sizes, gold and platinum, bezels, the President bracelet, dials, references, and what to check before you buy.
Brands & models
How to Read Longines Reference Numbers: L3.781.4.56.6 Explained
How to read Longines reference numbers such as L3.781.4.56.6. The five blocks give the family, model, case material, dial and bracelet or strap.
Pre-owned & trust
What Does Full Set Mean for a Watch? Box, Papers and the Rest
What does full set mean for a watch? What a complete set includes by brand, how it differs from box and papers, and what to check when it is offered.
Brands & models
Rolex Daytona Buying Guide: References, Dials and What to Check
The Rolex Daytona explained: references from 16520 to 126500LN, steel, gold and platinum, the Panda dial, and what to check before you buy.
Brands & models
Norqain Explained: Independence, Freedom 60, Adventure and Wild One
Norqain explained: the young independent Swiss brand, its four lines, the Kenissi-made chronometer movements and how to tell which movement a watch has.
Selling & trade-in
What Is My Watch Worth? How to Value a Luxury Watch
What is my watch worth? The factors that set a luxury watch's value, how to research it properly, and why dealer offers differ from listing prices.
Buying guides
Best Luxury Watches for Small Wrists: 12 That Fit Under 6.5 Inches
The best luxury watches for small wrists, from 35 to 39 mm. What makes a watch fit a wrist under 6.5 inches, and twelve models that do.
Comparisons
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M vs Aqua Terra: Which Seamaster Is Right for You?
Seamaster Diver 300M vs Aqua Terra 150M compared: size, bezel, movement, water resistance, dial and price, and which Omega suits daily wear, diving or the office.