Watch Guides
Watch Anatomy – Know the Lingo
To manufacture a luxury watch a number of parts are designed, created, and assembled by a team of watchmakers. Each watch will look different but the basic anatomy remains the same.
Watch Movements – What Makes a Watch Work
A watch movement is what makes a watch work. Manual and automatic movements are mechanical while quartz movements have an electrical circuit and require a battery to run.
Watch Complications and Functions
A complication in a watch is any feature that does more than simply show the time. Complications range from very simple such as a date, to highly complicated ones that take years to master and create.
Watch Finishings and Decorative Techniques
Today there are numerous different decorative techniques when it comes to the dial or other parts of the watch, from quite common ones like Mother-of-Pearl or satin-brushed to the old art of paillonnée enameling.
What’s The Difference Between Pre-owned and Vintage Watches?
Shopping for a pre-owned watch and unsure what the differences are in the pre-owned and vintage world? Here we demystify it for you.
What you Need to Know Before Buying a Vintage Watch Online
There are a number of good reasons to buy a vintage watch online, but it can be a bit confusing. Fear not, we have some tips and hints to help you out.
Things you should and shouldn’t do with a mechanical watch
Owning a mechanical watch is a great pleasure, but it is also a slight responsibility. There are some definite Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to taking care of a mechanical watch.
What you Should Know Before Buying a New Watch Online
There are like most things in life two sides to buying a watch online. Buying online has many benefits but there are also inherent risks.
The Pros and Cons of Buying New Watches vs. Vintage Watches
If you’re here, it means you’re on the hunt for a new watch and are torn between buying new or buying vintage. We have some answers.
How To Take Care of Your Watch
So, you bought a watch, maybe even more than one. Here is the best way to properly care for your watch so it can last a lifetime.
How to Spot a Fake Watch
Today’s counterfeit watches are looking so good that it is truly a challenge to tell if your watch is a fake. But we bring a few guidelines that may help.
How Much Do I Have to Spend to Get a Luxury Watch?
Looking to buy a luxury watch and not sure how much you have to pay? Join the club because, like everything, luxury has a price tag.
Five Things To Look For When Buying A Watch
First-time buyers or newbie collectors are often stumped when it comes to choosing the right watch. But a few guidelines will help keep you on track.
Are Watches a Good Investment? What You Need to Know
Do all watches retain their value? The Watches Pages asked Millenary watches, an online pre-owned luxury watch retailer, for their insights on what you need to know before buying a watch for investment.
Is Your Watch Really Water Resistant?
Just because your watch is water resistant doesn’t mean you can just dive off the deep end. Check our guidelines to see just really how low you can go.
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