That Day Tim Mosso Very Nearly Got Sacked Over a Waylaid Case with Million Dollars Worth of Watches (Video)
Relive the comedy of errors from the day that almost ended Tim’s career in watches. Fortunately, it all worked out in the end.
WatchCharts August 2024 Watch Market Update: Spoiler Alert, The News Isn’t Good, But There’s 6 Watches Still Going Up
The first full month of the second half of 2024 continues to show the market in decline. The WatchCharts Overall Market Index lost 0.8% in July, worse than the performance in June.
Omega vs Breitling – Who Wins? by Tim Mosso (Video)
Tim Mosso explores the renewed rivalry between luxury watch titans Omega and Breitling. Once an also-ran, Breitling has been rehabilitated in the marketplace and offers competitive watches in all classes.
As Rolex has moved upmarket, Omega and its Speedmaster have been left in possession of the mid-market field.
Flipping Watches: How to Eliminate Both Flipping and the Gray Market
Ian Skellern has a solution that would both eliminate flipping and decimate the gray market. Or at least it would significantly minimize them. Might it work?
Titanium vs. Stainless Steel Watches: Beyond the Silvery Surface
We are seeing more brands using titanium for their watches and more luxury options becoming available as alternatives to stainless steel. So what are the main differences between stainless steel and titanium watches?
My Vote for the 5 Ugliest Watches Ever: Your ‘Favorites’ May Differ
As the saying goes, “There’s an ass for every seat.” John Keil still finds it hard to believe that some watch designs are ever even considered, much less actually produced and ultimately purchased. In fairness, the following list may not actually contain the five ugliest watches ever, but they sure aren’t easy on the eyes.
The Diving Bezel: The Most Versatile Watch ‘Complication,’ Even if You are Not a Diver
Thanks to its bezel, as Dietmar W. Fuchs explains, the diver’s watch is a much more versatile timepiece than many people think. Aside from teaching you how to use it on land, in the skies, and under water, here he answers the perennial question of who made the first true diver’s watch: Blancpain, Rolex, or Panerai.
Watch Investment Funds: Show Me The Money!
There are more than a few people investing in watches that they can’t touch, wear, or wind: welcome to the sometimes murky world of watch funds. Here, Brendan Cunningham takes a look at what they do and their impact on secondary-market prices and scarcity.
The Case Against Watch Lume: It’s Weak Sauce and Here’s Why
Tamim Almousa has always maintained that lume is the least impressive part of any luxury watch. If you want to get a sense of just how unimpressive it is, try explaining it to a layman and see how long you last before inevitably describing it as “glow-in-the-dark paint.”
Living Beyond Your Means as a Collector: How to Avoid Getting Hurt
When collectors gather anywhere and talk about their collections, recent purchases, and executed or potential sales, there’s a term that comes up more often than not: “getting hurt.” Here GaryG provides a masterclass in how not to get hurt in the world of watch collecting.