Collector Journal

The Collector Journal

Considered notes for buyers and collectors — written to be genuinely useful, not to fill a page.

Collector Journal

How a 36mm and 41mm Watch Wear Differently

Case size is more than a number. The same millimeter measurement can wear very differently depending on dial, bezel and lug design.

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What Box and Papers Mean in the Secondary Market

Box and papers affect value and confidence — but they are not the whole story. Here is what they actually mean.

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Oyster versus Jubilee Bracelet

Two of the most iconic bracelets, with very different personalities on the wrist. Which is right for you?

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Choosing Between a GMT and a Submariner

Both are icons. The GMT-Master II is 40mm and the modern Submariner is 41mm. They are not, however, the same watch. Here is how to think about the choice.

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How to Evaluate the Condition of a Pre-Owned Watch

Condition is the single biggest variable in a pre-owned watch. Here is what to look at — and what to ask about.

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What to Ask Before Purchasing a Luxury Watch

A short list of questions that separate a confident purchase from a regretted one.

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Selecting a Watch for an Important Milestone

A milestone watch is more than a purchase — it's a marker. Here is how to choose one that will mean something for years.

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How Different Metals Feel on the Wrist

Steel, gold, two-tone and platinum each have a distinct presence on the wrist — and a distinct weight.

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A Beginner's Guide to Rolex Reference Numbers

Those long numbers on the paperwork actually mean something. Here is how to read them.

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Private Luxury-Watch Appointments in Miami

Why a private appointment is the better way to buy a luxury watch — and what to expect from one in Miami.

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