Why I Bought It: Rolex Air-King “Bloodhound” Ref. 116900

Quentin Bufogle has never worshipped at the “Green ‘n’ Gold” Rolex altar. But the Rolex Air-King reference 116900 has always been his favorite stainless steel 40 mm Rolex and here he explains why he bought one.

Watches I’ve Loved by Tim Mosso: Part 3 – Paths not Taken

Tim Mosso debated writing this installment of his “Watches I’ve Loved” series because it’s better described as deflating restraint and paths not taken. Nobody wants to read about that! But he was in love with many of the watches he shares here.

Ticking legend: the first serially produced perpetual calendar wristwatch, Patek Philippe Reference 1526

A Contemporary Watch Collector Goes Vintage with Omega, Patek Philippe and Jaeger-LeCoultre

To my longtime friends in the watch hobby, and perhaps to regular readers here as well, the mention of my name may conjure up a number of connotations: patron of the independents, fan of A. Lange & Söhne, admirer of Patek Philippe grand complications, and longtime customer of Jaeger-LeCoultre, among other characterizations more or less favorable. But vintage?

Breguet Classique Quantième Perpétuel Ref. 5327BR/1E/9V6 Reviewed by Tim Mosso

Breguet needs your love. Despite excellent products, a rich history, significant investment, and financial stability, the company bearing this most illustrious name often ranks among the most anonymous in the space. Tim Mosso thinks that needs to change.

Why I Bought It: Vintage Mathey-Tissot Type 20 Big Eye Chronograph

This is the story of GaryG’s pursuit, and eventual capture, of a classic vintage watch: a Type 20 “big eye” flyback chronograph manufactured by Mathey-Tissot.

Patek Philippe Triple Scale Chronograph Ref. 5975P Reviewed by Tim Mosso

Patek Philippe’s 175th-anniversary collection contained a bumper crop of memorable models and the Ref. 5975 triple scale chronograph was the quirkiest.

Tudor Black Bay 58 Reviewed by Tim Mosso – This Silver 1950s-Rolex-Submariner-Homage Might Be Tudor’s Best Watch?

The Tudor Black Bay 58 925 is a crazy dive watch and it offers a better fit than larger Black Bay diver. Tim Mosso takes an in-depth look at Tudor’s most unusual and compelling sports watch.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Memovox Reviewed by Tim Mosso

The early 2000s were exciting times at Jaeger-LeCoultre. 2002 brought the Master Compressor Memovox, a standout then, and still one of the best luxury watch values of today’s marketplace.

Rolex Oyster Zerograph mono pusher flyback chronograph Reference 3346 from 1937

One of the Rarest Rolex References of Them All: the Rolex Oyster Zerograph Monopusher Flyback Chronograph Reference 3346

When the dust settled on the 2016 Phillips Start-Stop-Reset auction of stainless steel chronographs in Geneva, an extremely rare Rolex Oyster Zerograph Monopusher Flyback Chronograph stood out from the very strong field.

IWC Portugieser Minute Repeater Reviewed by Tim Mosso

The 1995 IWC Portugieser Minute Repeater was a breakthrough watch in more ways than one. It proved that IWC’s 1993 revival of its icon wasn’t a stunt and that the historic model family was back for good.