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Why Vintage Tudor Is Undervalued: The Smart Rol...

Tudor is in an interesting position in the vintage watch market. Founded in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf (the founder of Rolex), Tudor was explicitly designed to offer Rolex quality at...

Vintage Cartier Tank Buying Guide: Must, França...

The Cartier Tank is one of the most iconic watch designs ever made. Introduced in 1917 by Louis Cartier, inspired by the shape of WWI military tanks viewed from above,...

Vintage Longines Buying Guide: Models, Calibers...

Longines is one of the most underrated vintage watch brands. The Swiss manufacturer has been making watches continuously since 1832, one of the oldest in the industry. During the mid-20th...

How to Spot a Refinished Dial on a Vintage Watch

A refinished dial (also called a "redial") is one of the most common issues with vintage watches. Unlike a fake watch, a refinished watch is often genuine - the movement,...

How to Read a Watch Caseback: Reference Numbers...

The caseback of a vintage watch is where the provenance lives. Reference numbers, serial numbers, case material hallmarks, and production marks are all stamped or engraved there. Reading these correctly...

Vintage Watch Movement Guide: Manual, Automatic...

The movement is the heart of a watch. It is what determines how accurately it keeps time, how it feels to wear, how it sounds, and how often it needs...