Owner’s Guide

Scraped or scratched your vintage watch’s original acrylic crystal? It’s an easier fix than you might think! Ripley Sellers explains how some PolyWatch and a little elbow grease might do the trick in this blog.

Excluding impacts and other physical damage, only a handful of things that you encounter on a daily basis can truly screw up a mechanical watch movement: moisture, dirt/debris, and magnetism. Precision-fit components and gaskets help solve the first two issues but when it comes to magnetic fields, it’s no longer about just sealing the case. This article covers the invisible danger lurking around every corner.

Alright, so you bought a Breitling Navitimer because it looks cool. Now, how on earth do you use its slide rule bezel? This article takes you through the uses of the Navitimer slide rule bezel. Some of these applications are downright practical, others... well, It's a really nice watch!

Why do some watch dials age so interestingly while others don't? What is that Geiger counter out for? This article covers the different type of dial materials used during wristwatch manufacturing over the last 100 years or so.

If you happen to own a chronograph featuring a tachymeter, telemeter, or pulsations scale and look down at your wrist wondering, “hey what do all these numbers mean?” you are not alone. No shame at all, really. But let’s change that today.

The right watch can make an outfit, and the right strap can make the perfect watch. Additionally, one of the quickest and easiest ways to change the look and feel of a familiar and frequently worn timepiece is to switch up its strap.