The year 2016 has ended and 2017 has begun, and that always makes me contemplative. This seems to be the most popular time to think about the future and reminisce about the past… a constant in a watch collector’s psyche….
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Watch manufacturers often insert phrases like “limited edition” and “special edition” into their marketing. Those terms sound similar, and some buyers may be a little confused on what they are actually getting. The difference comes down to how many of…
If you’ve never heard the term “beater watch”, then maybe I should start with a quick definition. A beater watch is one the owner can wear without the fear of scratching it, denting it, wetting it, losing it or otherwise…
There is no greater symbol of time than a clock, and no clock is more personal than a wristwatch because it is a constant companion. We can become emotionally attached to these ticking tools, thinking of them as witnesses to…
Yeah, the title of this blog is a mouthful, but it is exactly what I intended to say. Months ago, I first wrote about a Longines watch that I “inherited” from my father who inherited it from his father. In…
Iย think that it is safe to say that most people envision round dials when they think of clocks or wristwatches. It is by far the most common shape used to represent the circular repetition of the 24-hour calendar event that…
What drives a person to collect? This can be a complex question and I am sure my psychologist wife knows a lot more on this subject than I do. I can only give my insight from a personal point of…
Time is the most precious commodity. Welcome to WatchHunter.org. I am glad you made it. Since you are here, I should share my reason for starting this blog concerning watches and that is... "Do what inspires you."ย Can anything in...
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