As we celebrate what would have been the King’s 89th birthday this year, we wanted to take a look back at some of the megastar’s more beloved timepieces. Elvis’ favorites ranged from the conservative to the extraordinarily glitzy, but he wasn’t a collector in the traditional sense. He valued the artistry of his watches more than their functionality…

In an era dominated by digital innovations, the question of whether investing in a mechanical watch is still worthwhile often arises. We asked our horology experts here at Times Ticking to share a few reasons why they feel a mechanical watch will always be a great investment.

"What is the lifespan of a kinetic watch?" — this question invites us to explore the fascinating world of kinetic timepieces, where advanced horology meets everyday motion.

Much like a beautiful piece of art, a luxury watch will occasionally need repair and refinishing. While it’s a bit nerve wracking to think of your Rolex Submariner in another person’s hands, when it’s in the right hands, a bit of spiffing up can go a long way in protecting the value of your investment. Our watch enthusiasts offered some guidance on…

Some would say meca-quartz is the best-kept secret in affordable, high-quality chronographs. Others, like mechanical purists, think it's a cheap imitation of the real thing. Either way, meca-quartz movements have made their way back into high-end watchmaking, and it looks like they're here to stay.

Delve into the compelling stories of 5 Collectors Who Successfully Reintroduced Classic Brands.' This video explores the journeys of collectors reviving iconic watch brands, with Part 2 concentrating on Angelus, Airain, and Sherpa.

Delve into the compelling stories of 5 Collectors Who Successfully Reintroduced Classic Brands.' This video explores the journeys of collectors reviving iconic watch brands, with Part I concentrating on Czapek and Nivada Grenchen.

Whether you're a seasoned watch enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of horology, it's important to understand which tools are essential to nurturing your collection.

The stories of three heroic watch owners and the timepieces that lived on to memorialize them.

While there are a bevy of beautiful watches, hand-wound ones are by far your best option if you want to increase mindfulness and bring more joy into your life. A mechanical watch can help you become more aware of what’s happening around you in various ways.

As we continue to develop ingenious ways to determine the day, date, and time with growing precision, one method stands out among the rest: the perpetual calendar.

If someone were to ask you to think of an iconic luxury watch company, Rolex would likely be the first to come to mind. But what is it that puts Rolex into a class of its own?

Our expert watch repair technicians compiled a list of 5 modestly-priced (under $1,000) wristwatches that deliver on price, functionality, and durability.

Daniel A. Spitz, a three-time Grammy nominee, world-renowned thrash metal guitarist, and now, a master watchmaker. In his relentless pursuit of challenges, he's about to unveil his most ambitious endeavor yet—the Raw Metal Series One watch, a true Swiss-grade luxury timepiece crafted entirely in America from the ground up.…

NATO watch straps can often be found on watches from brands such as timex all the way up to the high end patek phillipe, including most brands in between. NATO watch straps offer amazing value and may be the perfect partner for your watch. Today I'll share a brief introduction to this famed watch strap and how it became such a popular choice among …

Having achieved a remarkable milestone of selling 15 million watches over a span of more than 130 years of uninterrupted operation, West End stands as an esteemed and revered name among Swiss watch brands on a global scale. Its enduring legacy and widespread acclaim solidify its position as one of the most prestigious and esteemed names in the real…

In the world of hip-hop, where fashion reigns supreme, one accessory stands out above the rest – the Jacob & Co. Five Time Zone Watch. This timepiece isn’t just a watch; it’s a symbol of status, style, and the perfect blend of luxury and artistry that defines hip-hop culture.

The Elgin National Watch Company Observatory took the time from the stars and put it in our pockets. The observatory is an American historic treasure and today we'll explore how and why it claimed that title.

Big names like Rolex, TAG Heuer, Richard Mille, Seiko, and Audemars Piguet dominate the court, and tennis greats choose their watches much like we do: for functionality and precision and as a reflection of personal style. Today, we take a closer look at some of our favorite players and their watches.…

Join us on a journey through time as we uncover the impact of trade agreements, wartime disruptions, and the struggle to maintain market share with the American watch industry against fierce competition from Swiss watchmakers.

In 2018, Citizen Watch Co. marked its 100th anniversary and to celebrate they established a long-term promotional partnership with The Walt Disney Company. Citizen now hails as the official timepiece of Disney and is celebrating Disney's 100th anniversary by launching what they’ve named the Wonder of Time collection.…

Who are the best people to see about getting your timekeeper serviced? You could send it in to the people that made it, or you could go to the independent repair center. Here are just a few perks of using an independent watch or clock repair service to keep your timepiece doing what it was designed for.…

By the 1600s, the pocket watch had evolved and, at times, become quite exquisite including pocket watches with enamel painting but where, why and when did this new style of watch originate?

This is the story of a watch company who went from one of the largest watch manufacturers in the country to total bankruptcy in just 6 years.

Our ancestors had devised many clever ways to tell time; everything from the reading of the stars in the heavens, to the passing of shadows across stone. Today, we will be focusing on one particular method of time keeping that is simple in concept, but whose utility and potential would far outstrip its contemporaries, today we shall explore the fas…

Cyma is a Swiss watchmaking company with a long and rich history; filled with innovation, precision, and dedication to craftsmanship.

The Swiss Made label has become a mark of excellence in the watch industry, and is highly valued by consumers around the world, but how much do you really know about this prestigious stamp and what it takes to receive one?

Since 1881 Seiko has gradually expanded into becoming one of the worlds largest watch manufacturers, their history since then, has been full of innovation, discovery and domination over the industry. Today, let's take a look at some of the things you might not know about the watch giant over their 140 years of existence.…

The Bifora Watch Company – one of the world’s most respected and beloved watch brands has a rich history that spans from the early days of pocket watches to the modern era of wristwatches.

With spring and Easter just around the corner, let’s look at the complicated field of computus clocks, and focus on one master horologist. The Moscow Computus Clock, or Moskovskaya Paskhaliya as it is also known, is the pinnacle of Russian horology.

These two brands are legends in their own right. Rolex is renowned for its timeless designs, impeccable craftsmanship, and unparalleled prestige. At the same time, Tudor has earned an impressive reputation for its innovative approach to Swiss watchmaking coupled with its dedication to creating high-quality luxury timepieces for a wider audience.…

Rihanna and her absolutely eye-catching timepiece were the true stars of the Superbowl half-time show.

The Lemania Watch Company is (probably) the most impressive watch company – you’ve never heard of. While brands like Rolex, Omega, Cartier, and Patek Philippe, are well known – Lemania, at the same time, had been slowly crafting its own legacy amongst the prestigious category of watchmakers.

A fan of luxury watches, and specifically Kobold – James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano) presented Kobold Soarway Diver Watches as a farewell gift to the entire cast and crew of the Sopranos during the filming of the show’s final season.

TAG Heuer has a proud history in motorsports that includes Formula 1 racing, ties to Steve McQueen and more recently, Mario Kart too.

Let's dive deeper into the Bulova Watch Company for the history and facts you (probably) didn't know.

Some watch aficionados confuse Heuer and TAG Heuer. Well, what is the relationship between these two brands? Let’s explore...

Charlie Brown makes a featured appearance on this limited-edition re-release of the 1960's Timex Marlin - just in time for the holidays.

In the Harry Potter world, there are countless variations of time keeping devices that, here in the muggle world, would absolutely mesmerize us, enchanting the walls of our living rooms, schools and even in our own pockets and wrists.

While women are offered a myriad of wrist decorations to choose from, the watch has been the staple accessory that a man wears every day. And no, it wasn’t always that way.

Concord watches, standing more than 100 years, have been credited for creating luxury timepieces of exceptional craftsmanship and beauty combined with reliability and modern technology that display a highly innovative and ambitious design.

With Halloween around the corner, there are plenty of inexpensive watches out there to satisfy any number of ghoulish themes. However, only a handful can boast being genuinely frightening and horrifically luxurious at the same time.

As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’d be remiss if we didn’t take a moment to reflect on the 140th anniversary of one of Latin America’s most famous contributors to the luxury watch industry.

If you’re a southpaw, you already know what it’s like to live in a right-handed world. So we took a closer look at what’s out there for you lefties and came up with a list of our five favorite left-handed timepieces.

What do serious female collectors want to see in a luxury timepiece? To answer that, our watch repair experts took a look at some of today’s five hottest trends in ladies’ luxury watches.

Your watch is an investment. It’s important to treat it that way if you want to get maximum mileage out of it. Here are some ideas for squeezing every last drop of life out of your timepiece.

To a large extent, the development of the watch industry, in America, can be attributed to the advent and later development of American railroads. Through tragedy, the need for uniformed time within the railroad system helped push the Ball Watch Company to success.

The Cartier Tank is one of the most iconic pieces of wristwear donned by some of the most popular women and men in history, including Jackie Kennedy-Onassis, JFK, Princess Diana, Andy Warhol, and Michelle Obama.

The Moonswatch is a piece of marketing perfection. Combining a famed luxury timepiece with an equally popular yet significantly lower-priced fashion icon watch, this piece is already one for the history books.

After more than two years, Watches and Wonders once again threw open its doors to 38 major and independent brands and today we'll go over the top timepieces from the event.