Thoughts on Collecting

Around ten years ago, I began to use and collect fountain pens I was writing a blog for a small, independent website in those days and I eventually started writing all of my blog posts in ink before typing them later I admit that I was trying to use ... Read more

Watches Sep 8, 2025

Seiko Diver Review

Earlier this year, I treated myself to a new Seiko diver from Atelier Lou. I had admired it online for weeks before finally visiting the sto... Read more

Watches Jul 5, 2025

Mechanical Art

A wristwatch serves no practical purpose in today’s world. The time is accurately displayed everywhere - on the bus, on ou... Read more

Watches May 5, 2025

Big in Japan

Most people assume that great watchmaking only exists in Switzerland and is limited to household names such as Rolex and Patek-Philippe. But... Read more

Diamonds 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

Watches 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

Diamonds 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

Watches 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

Watches 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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