The Watch Blog

vintage 1970s Tissot with sunburst dial

What is a Sunburst Dial? A Guide to the Watch W...

Have you ever looked at a watch and noticed how the dial seems to shimmer and shift as you move it - glowing brighter in one spot, darker in another,...

What is a Sunburst Dial? A Guide to the Watch W...

Have you ever looked at a watch and noticed how the dial seems to shimmer and shift as you move it - glowing brighter in one spot, darker in another,...

bulova 1950s vintage tank dress watch

What is an Art Deco Watch? The History and Styl...

Few design movements have left as lasting a mark on the world of watches as Art Deco - But what exactly is an Art Deco watch, where does the style...

What is an Art Deco Watch? The History and Styl...

Few design movements have left as lasting a mark on the world of watches as Art Deco - But what exactly is an Art Deco watch, where does the style...

bulova 1950s sub seconds tank dress watch

What is a Sub-Seconds Dial? A Guide to a Classi...

A sub-seconds dial - what exactly is it, why do so many vintage watches have one, and what can it tell you about a timepiece? Here's everything you need to...

What is a Sub-Seconds Dial? A Guide to a Classi...

A sub-seconds dial - what exactly is it, why do so many vintage watches have one, and what can it tell you about a timepiece? Here's everything you need to...

1970s cabochon crown on a rotary ladies watch

What is a Cabochon Crown on a Watch? A Quick Guide

What exactly is a cabochon crown, and where does it come from? Here is a quick, clear guide.

What is a Cabochon Crown on a Watch? A Quick Guide

What exactly is a cabochon crown, and where does it come from? Here is a quick, clear guide.

omega vintage 1970s automatic dress watch

What Does 17 Jewels Mean on a Watch? Jewel Coun...

If you have ever looked closely at a vintage watch dial or movement, you may have spotted a curious phrase - 17 Jewels, perhaps, or 21 Jewels, or 25 Jewels....

What Does 17 Jewels Mean on a Watch? Jewel Coun...

If you have ever looked closely at a vintage watch dial or movement, you may have spotted a curious phrase - 17 Jewels, perhaps, or 21 Jewels, or 25 Jewels....

omega vintage 1950s constellation pie pan watch

Should My Vintage Omega Have a Signed Crown? Wh...

Does an unsigned crown mean the watch is a fake? Is a signed crown essential? The answer is more nuanced than many people assume, and understanding it will save you...

Should My Vintage Omega Have a Signed Crown? Wh...

Does an unsigned crown mean the watch is a fake? Is a signed crown essential? The answer is more nuanced than many people assume, and understanding it will save you...