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October 2016 saw the 45th anniversary of Jo Siffert’s untimely passing in 1971, at the age of 35....

A minute repeater is one of the most elaborate watch complications ever invented. Its name is...

"A gentleman's choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his Saville Row suit." - Ian...

"A gentleman's choice of timepiece says as much about him as does his Saville Row suit." - Ian...

Do you set your watch several minutes ahead of time so you'll never be late? Hall of Fame Coach...

So you want to start a watch collection. We say go for it. But what's going to be your first...

A real Rolex enthusiast will wear their watch every single day, no matter the weather or the...

Andy Warhol is a somewhat polarizing figure in the art world. His philosophies and experimentation...

“I have very good clients who won’t get it this year or next,” a saleswoman at London Jewelers...

In 1995 James Bond returned to the silver screen in GoldenEye.  For the first time in the film...

Have you ever wondered: “What is a helium escape valve?” Although many think that the helium...

In the watch community, we often measure a man by what he wears on his wrist. A wristwatch is...

Few watches are as iconic as the Rolex Day-Date—the 18k yellow gold wristwatch that's commonly...

When it comes to selling a watch, there's one big question you'll likely have before you start:...

When it comes to selling a watch, there's one big question you'll likely have before you start:...

Although the Aqua Terra is a newer Seamaster collection from OMEGA—having made its debut in...

Did you know that there was a secret engraving in Abraham Lincoln’s pocket watch? On April 13th,...

OMEGA may be known for their contribution to space exploration, but the brand is just as committed...

History of the Omega Seamaster In 1995, the OMEGA Seamaster achieved mainstream popularity when it...

History of the Omega Seamaster In 1995, the OMEGA Seamaster achieved mainstream popularity when it...

If you travel a lot–whether for business or pleasure–a worldtimer watch is a must-have. To give...

What happens when a group of grizzly bear hunters is stranded in the Alaskan wilderness? Captain...

When John Calvin banned the manufacture of jewelry in Geneva during the mid-16th century, that...

After I graduated from college, I took my hard-earned finance degree and put it to good use as an...

Rolex watches have withstood the depths of the deepest oceans and the summits of the highest...

Rolex watches have withstood the depths of the deepest oceans and the summits of the highest...

It will forever remain a mystery as to what watch Sir Edmund Hillary wore on his wrist when he...

Crown & Caliber’s Watchtoberfest celebration of the best, most storied German timepieces...

Crown & Caliber’s Watchtoberfest celebration of the best, most storied German timepieces...

Crown & Caliber’s Watchtoberfest celebration of the best, most storied German timepieces...

What better way to celebrate Watchtoberfest — our horological twist on the German drinking holiday...

In the world of luxury watchmaking, Swiss timepieces may be the most famous, yet there’s also a...

The Ryder Cup is on many people’s bucket list, and rightfully so. It's a special time, with a...

“Probably the only diver’s watch you can wear with a tuxedo.” The Rolex Submariner, originally...

Each day Crown & Caliber is selecting two Ryder Cup players, one from Team USA and one from...

Ryder Cup Rivalry: Rolex vs. OMEGA Watches and watchmakers have long been a part of the sport of...

AMC's Mad Men was the snapshot of a bygone era, but its influence on today's fashion still lives...

Ryder Cup Rivalry: Rolex vs. OMEGA Watches and watchmakers have long been a part of the sport of...

Breitling and Bentley’s partnership has been a winning combination since day one. It all started...

Breitling and Bentley’s partnership has been a winning combination since day one. It all started...

Quartz vs. Automatic: The Movements The late 1960s ushered in a new generation of watchmaking with...

Quartz vs. Automatic: The Movements The late 1960s ushered in a new generation of watchmaking with...

Bell & Ross Aviation Review While there are many prestigious brands producing versatile tool...

In the more than 60 years since IWC first launched its Ingenieur wristwatch, this iconic model has...

In April 1972, Audemars Piguet shocked the luxury watch world with an innovative, unique and...

How to Use a Watch Winder We’re big advocates of properly taking care of your watch, and...

Founded by American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones in 1868, the International Watch Company —...

On Wednesday night, August 24th, we gathered a group of watch lovers at Establishment in Midtown...

First introduced by the House of Cartier in the early 1980s, the Panthère watch quickly became one...

On Wednesday, August 17th, we had the privilege of spending an evening with a bunch of watch...

Though it’s still a relatively young brand, Hublot has established a formidable reputation in...

Though it’s been an integral part of Rolex’s collection since the early 20th century, the Cellini...

Founded in 1847 by French jeweler Louis-Francois Cartier, the House of Cartier produces classic...

Every two years, more than 400 tons of equipment is transported from OMEGA’s Swiss headquarters to...

The History of the Chronograph Ask three different watch collectors who produced the world’s first...

The History of OMEGA’s Olympic Timer Technology OMEGA’s work as an official timekeeper of sporting...

OMEGA Watches & Apollo 13 The gripping story of the Apollo 13 mission is not just a historic...

Michael Phelps' victory of .01 seconds in the 2008 Beijing Olympics illustrated the importance of...

1946 was an important year for Rolex. It was the year that founder Hans Wilsdorf decided to create...

The Ballon Bleu de Cartier is a relatively young watch, less than fifteen years old. Yet, it has...

Introduced in 1952, the Breitling Navitimer took the design and movement of Breitling’s famous...

It's not often you get to sit pretty on a catamaran and watch a yacht race up close and personal....

It’s fair to say that Steve McQueen was the epitome of masculinity on the big screen. His tough...

August 6, 2012 was a historic moment for space exploration and for the progress of mankind: it was...

Hublot Watches: What Makes them Unique What is Hublot? In essence, Hublot is a watchmaker that has...

Like many of history’s greatest creations, the invention of the Cartier Santos started with a...

When you’re ready to buy your first Rolex, combing through all your options can be daunting....

Tudor Watches: The Beginning In 1946, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf started Montres Tudor SA. It was...

Tudor Watches: The Beginning In 1946, Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf started Montres Tudor SA. It was...

Updated October 27, 2o17: Last night Paul Newman's legendary Rolex Daytona sold in New York at...

The Rolex Milgauss was born from necessity. In the 1950s, the world stood on the brink of a...

Founded by Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet in 1875, Audemars Piguet is an esteemed...

Cars and watches — the ultimate guys’ toys. So what happens when some of the world’s best...

When it comes to men’s watches, Rolex might just be the best known brand in the world. Iconic...

Most luxury watch companies are proud of their long histories. But Bell & Ross is quite the...

Most luxury watch companies are proud of their long histories. But Bell & Ross is quite the...

“It's a bottomless pit, baby. Two-and-a-half miles straight down.”        Rolex has always...

The term “waterproof” is thrown around quite a lot when people talk about watches, despite the...

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the most iconic sports watches ever produced, a classic in...

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the most iconic sports watches ever produced, a classic in...

The British royalty is always in the spotlight. Sometimes they make headlines for their personal...

The TAG Heuer Carrera After taking over the Heuer brand in 1962, Jack Heuer set his sights on the...

The TAG Heuer Carrera After taking over the Heuer brand in 1962, Jack Heuer set his sights on the...

It only took five years for the Carrera Panamericana to establish itself as one of the world’s...

The sport of motor racing and the watch industry has a deep and longstanding history together....

When we get clients on the phone, they have lots of questions for us. Which is great! When you're...

On Saturday, June 4th, Crown & Caliber co-sponsored an event with Motorcars of Georgia. The...