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Most people assume that great watchmaking only exists in Switzerland and is limited to household names such as Rolex and Patek-Philippe. But this begs the question - what does “great” even mean in the context of wrist watches? The world a... Read more

Mar 4, 2025

What is the Difference Between Lab-created and Mined Diamonds?

What is the Difference Between Lab-created and Mined Diamonds?Since both lab-crated and mined diamonds share the same physical, chemical and... Read more

Dec 20, 2024

Luminescence

Have you ever thought about what substance is used to make the numbers or index markers and hands of a watch glow at night? Well I have and ... Read more

Jun 1, 2022

A Primer on Diamonds

Before you begin shopping for an engagement ring, you should have a budget in mind. In most cases, the centre stone will account for the maj... Read more

Feb 7, 2020

Do I Need to Wind My Watch?

This, in one form or another, is a question that many customers ask us on a regular basis. Straight forward enough, but in order to answer t... Read more

Jul 31, 2019

Are Watches Waterproof?

Many customers ask us if their watch is waterproof. The short answer is no, it is not. Watches can be water-resistant which will generally m... Read more

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