The world of watch collecting is now more diverse than ever before. It has become almost impossible to keep up with new brands and watchmakers, with micro brands emerging by the day and a multitude of concept watches to get on board with. Even entry-level watches have become more accessible, given the current competition in the market. Still, as anyone with a molecule of horological experience knows, supply and demand drive up prices on the second-hand market. And those watches most responsible for the phenomenon? It’s models like the AP Royal Oak, the Nautilus by Patek Philippe, and the Rolex Daytona, AKA “hype watches.

Flipping watches is blasphemy to some collectors. It can have quite a negative connotation in the watch-collecting world. To understand why buying and selling watches quickly is seen as such a bad thing, we need to explore it in more detail. Join us as we dissect the term “watch flipping” and what it involves.

Following watch trends and monitoring investment propositions on the watch market is one thing. Understanding watch jargon is another. In this Watch Slang Wednesday edition, we’re looking at the term “neo-vintage” watch and what it really means. 

In this Watch Slang Wednesday edition, we look at the GADA watch and some excellent examples of what to look for before buying one.

If you consider yourself a watch enthusiast, you’ll have lost yourself down the odd rabbit hole or two by now (it happens). Horology is such a diverse and complex hobby to pursue. There’s so much to learn on a technical level, and so much to consider historically, and the dynamics...