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Servicing Vintage Watches — And Why Rolex Won’t

Disassembled pocket watch movement, dial and parts on a workbench

By Scott Starr Originally published on Ablogtowatch.com The last few years have seen a huge groundswell of interest in watches from both newcomers to the industry and long-time enthusiasts, especially in the form of splashy modern watches made famous by tidal waves of social media content. One byproduct of this increased attention has seen those […]

WHAT’S A WATCH RETAILER TO DO?

Bovet Récital with blue dials and a skeletonised movement on a colourful backdrop

By Scott Starr Originally published on Ablogtowatch.com You’re a watch retailer. It seems like everyone’s suddenly into your products and they all want to buy the same pieces — which, coincidentally, you don’t have available. You have plenty of super cool, high-quality brands in healthy supply, but your customers don’t know about them because those […]

Watch Review: anOrdain Model 1

anOrdain Model 1 with teal enamel dial on a black leather strap

  This post originally appeared on aBlogtoWatch on July 10, 2022, under the title Watch Review: anOrdain Model 1 by Scott Starr. It is republished here with permission. Read the original review Colored dials are having a moment. Hues of all kinds are appearing on mechanical watch faces more than ever before, whether from large […]

Why a Mechanical Watch? Discovering the Appeal Beyond Smartwatches

Grand Seiko Watch

In today’s fast-paced world, the convenience of a smartwatch seems unmatched. Notifications, fitness tracking, and quick replies are all right there on your wrist. So, why would anyone choose a traditional mechanical watch? This question often comes up in conversations with newcomers to the watch world—and it’s one I love answering. Mechanical watches offer something […]