DONE Watches: Where Time Is Crafted
The DONE Watches story began in 2016, sparked by a simple yet powerful ambition: the founder’s dream to create a timepiece of his very own. Founder, Thierry Clottu ensures this spirit of determination lies at…
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Vintage vs Pre-Owned: The Value of Time
By Alan Wood Do vintage watches, with their history, craftsmanship and long-term value, offer collectors an enduring appeal that pre-owned modern pieces cannot match? Alan Wood, founder of Vintage Gold Watches, is a trusted vintage watch…
The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: Ahasuerus Fromanteel (1607–1693)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their time. This feature will focus on Ahasuerus Fromanteel a figure whose ingenuity helped shape the very…
Book Review: Craftland by James Fox
A Journey Through Britain’s Lost Arts and Vanishing Trades, a celebration of mastery, with a standout exploration into watchmaking. James Fox’s Craftland is a beautifully rendered testament — both slightly mournful and quietly hopeful — to the…
The Greatest Collectors of All Time: James Ward Packard – American Industrialist And Highly Competitive Discerning Collector
James Ward Packard (1863–1928) was a prominent American industrialist, inventor, and watch collector. Best known as the founder of the Packard Motor Car Company, which manufactured some of the most luxurious automobiles of the early…
The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: Benjamin Vulliamy (1747–1811)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their time. This feature will focus on Benjamin Vulliamy, Royal Clockmaker to King George III, was…
The Rolex Geneve 1908: A Modern Classic With Vintage Roots
By Alan Wood Step inside Rolex’s heritage with the Geneve 1908, a contemporary creation echoing vintage Precision and Veriflat models while offering modern sophistication. Alan Wood, founder of Vintage Gold Watches, is a trusted vintage watch…
The Greatest Collectors of All Time: Henry Graves Jr. – The Banker Who Commissioned Complex and Innovative Watches
A series of features to look at what drives a collector to collect? How do they go about seeking out items they want for their collection? In this new series, we look back through time…
The Greatest Horologists Of Their Time: Thomas Tompion (1639–1713)
In this occasional series, we will explore the life and achievements of the greatest and most respected horologists of their time. This feature will focus on Thomas Tompion, known as 'The Father of English Clockmaking',…
MrWatchMaster Meets…Ed Margulies
Next we meet Ed Margulies, a third-generation watchmaker and founder of Split Watches. Previously he led UK distribution for some of the world’s most prestigious watch brands, such as Hublot, Richard Mille and Audemars Piguet.…