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Randy Johnson is arguably one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. Over the span of his...

Splurge: IWC Portofino When you think of the brand IWC, you may immediately think of dress...

A Man and His Watch, Matt Hranek I write for Crown & Caliber remotely from New York City. Not...

As temperatures start to rise and the promise of summer feels just in arm’s reach, we started...

Jaeger-LeCoultre creates some of the most elaborately designed and technically proficient watches...

If you’re here, you likely share our fascination with timepieces and passion for buying and...

Watch Stories Our watch stories campaign kicked off a couple of weeks ago, and the submitted...

James Lamdin is a self-described geek whose love of machines and timepieces led him to start...

The Zodiac Signs and Watches A piece of technology, like our modern-day wristwatch, hasn’t always...

Dr. Jack Carlson is the founder and Creative Director of Rowing Blazers, a menswear line, based in...

Watches for Mom Mom is the woman who does it all. She scores a promotion at work and scores a...

Two Icons: The OMEGA Seamaster and Speedmaster The Seamaster and Speedmaster are undeniably two of...

The Avengers Last week, the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers:...

President Harry Truman In the midst of WWII, Harry Truman stepped in as the 33rd president of the...

We may never solve the great puzzle of perfectly pairing a watch with its wearer or create an...

We may never solve the great puzzle of perfectly pairing a watch with its wearer or create an...

The evolution of watch materials is not just driven by the wide range of aesthetically diverse and...

Each year, the watch world eagerly anticipates that fateful moment in March when the brands reveal...

The Zenith Military Connection The military has used watches since the 1800’s. However, their...

The Zenith Military Connection The military has used watches since the 1800’s. However, their...

Miles Davis: The Early Years Jazz as we know it wouldn’t be quite the same without the...

Best Dress Watches for Men The dress watch is a subjective breed of timepiece. Other watch...

Best Dress Watches for Men The dress watch is a subjective breed of timepiece. Other watch...

Rolex Explorer or Rolex Submariner? 1953 was an important year for Rolex and two of its most...

Rolex Explorer or Rolex Submariner? 1953 was an important year for Rolex and two of its most...

The Founding of A. Lange and Sohne A. Lange and Sohne was one of the first watchmakers to set up...

The Early Days of Watches For centuries, watches were considered a luxury item. They were reserved...

The Early Days of Watches For centuries, watches were considered a luxury item. They were reserved...

  Last week, the first of golf’s four major tournaments kicked off at the Augusta National...

Walt Disney: The Early Years The name Walt Disney is synonymous with innovation, creativity, and...

  On March 4, 2008 on a rainy day in Mississippi, Jim Bernthal became a part of a club he...

For many watch lovers, Rolex is king. From staples of the brand, like the standard Datejust, to...

For many watch lovers, Rolex is king. From staples of the brand, like the standard Datejust, to...

Watch Comparison: OMEGA Seamaster vs. Rolex Submariner The Omega Seamaster and Rolex Submariner...

Watch Comparison: OMEGA Seamaster vs. Rolex Submariner The Omega Seamaster and Rolex Submariner...

Best Watches for Spring The chill in the air is starting to dissipate and flowers are starting to...

Best Watches for Spring The chill in the air is starting to dissipate and flowers are starting to...

Overview of the OMEGA Speedmaster Reduced The Speedmaster, also known as the Moonwatch, is an...

Albert Einstein: The Early Years Albert Einstein passed away over half a century ago. However,...

Watch Madness 2018 has officially kicked off. This year we took thirty-two watches, put them in...

Buzz Aldrin: The Early Years Buzz Aldrin, the first lunar landing, and the timepiece he wore while...

The Madness that is March is kicking off this week. Each year, the top college basketball teams...

It is that time of year, where half the country is seeing signs of spring and the other half is...

In part one of this year’s Watch Madness we took a look at the first eight matchups in our bracket...

Saint Patrick's Day Watches - Our Green Picks This weekend, many of us will be flocking to our...

Notable Military Watches: A Brief History Military-issued watches have had a significant impact on...

The History of Breitling With a history spanning over 135 years, Breitling has built a reputation...

Rolex Deepsea vs. Submariner: Choosing the Right Model Rolex is famous for its commitment to sea...

Officine Panerai: The Beginning In 1860 in Florence, Italy a man named Giovanni Panerai would...

The Rolex Daytona Ref. 16520 The history of the Rolex Daytona officially began in 1964, when the...

Bruce Willis: The Early Years Bruce Willis epitomizes the all-American action hero on screen. He’s...

Tourbillon Complication: A Prestigious Function In the most basic terms, watches are simply...

Martin Scorsese: An American Filmmaker Martin Scorsese is a widely-celebrated modern American...

TAG Heuer History The TAG Heuer brand has built a reputation for its casual sport watches with...

The History of the Co-Axial Escapement The precision mechanics packed into timepieces are pretty...

The Sport of Scuba Diving By the 1960’s, the sport of scuba diving was growing in popularity. Sea...

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Datograph Flyback Review A. Lange & Söhne had been back to...

A. Lange & Söhne Saxonia Datograph Flyback Review A. Lange & Söhne had been back to...

Patek Philippe vs. Rolex: Comparing Elite Watch Brands Patek Philippe and Rolex are two very...

Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin We’re just about halfway through the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in...

Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin We’re just about halfway through the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in...

Hublot vs. Rolex: A Side-by-Side Comparison Although Hublot and Rolex are arguably two of the top...

For more than 160 years, OMEGA has been one of the most influential watch brands. They are the...

Antoine de Saint-Exupery and Le Petit Prince “Make your life a dream, and a dream a reality.”...

Love. It’s being the peanut butter to someone’s jelly. Or the cheese to someone’s macaroni. Or in...

Splurge or Steal: Rolex Submariner vs. Tudor Black Bay Most everyone appreciates a good watch....

The Winter Olympics 2018 The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are kicking off in Pyeongchang, South...

The Winter Olympics 2018 The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are kicking off in Pyeongchang, South...

Watches and the Military: The Roots The history of mechanical watches and military use is...

Watches and the Military: The Roots The history of mechanical watches and military use is...

The Big Game 2018 Football fans rejoice—the big game is finally upon us! This Sunday, the New...

SIHH: What Is It? The turn of each New Year brings the release of new products at highly...

Panerai vs. Rolex Panerai and Rolex are two watch companies that each have a very distinct vision...

The Cartier Tank: It's Inception Louis Cartier, the founder of the brand, invented the Cartier...

The Yacht-Master collection is one of the newer lines in the Rolex family of watches. The first...

Real vs. Fake: Breitling Watches Conversations surrounding replica watches can be divisive, with...

Real vs. Fake: Breitling Watches Conversations surrounding replica watches can be divisive, with...

Elizabeth Taylor: The Actress Elizabeth Taylor was known for her tenacious personality and her...

Best Italian Watch Brands Italy has built a global reputation for its history and art. They’ve...

New year, new you, new watch? Seriously though, you survived the holiday and a new year is here. ...

New year, new you, new watch? Seriously though, you survived the holiday and a new year is here. ...

IWC vs. Rolex: The Founding Hans Wilsdorf founded Rolex in 1905. By this time IWC, short for...

IWC vs. Rolex: The Founding Hans Wilsdorf founded Rolex in 1905. By this time IWC, short for...

2017 was a newsworthy year in the world of watches. Paul Newman’s Daytona fetched the highest...

2017 was a newsworthy year in the world of watches. Paul Newman’s Daytona fetched the highest...

DOXA: A Start-Up The phrase “start-up” typically evokes images of people in garages with desks...

DOXA: A Start-Up The phrase “start-up” typically evokes images of people in garages with desks...

Richard Burton: The Early Years Richard Walter Jenkins, better known as Richard Burton, overcame a...