It’s no secret that the relatively new release of the Omega MoonSwatch has rocked the world of watches. Throughout the world, Swatch stores have lines so long that it reminds you of the early days of Apple where people would camp outside in lines, sometimes sleeping there the entire night before, ...

In the world of luxury timepieces where almost all the best brands in the world were founded in Europe and eventually moved to Switzerland, the International Watch Company, also known as IWC, tells a very different story. As opposed to the European roots, IWC was actually founded in the United ...

As one of the oldest and most successful luxury timepiece brands of all time, Panerai is a classic. Their signature 1950 casing and 44 millimeter size case have produced some of the most desirable Panerai models ever created. However, as the brand fights to maintain relevance, the brand has ...

As one of the most recognizable timepiece designs of all time, the Rolex Submariner is an iconic line of sports watches made by Rolex that were designed to be waterproof so it could be used when diving. Known for its incredible resistance to water and corrosion, the Submariner sprung onto the ...

To a person who is new to the wonderful world of luxury timepieces, it can be very confusing to be able to distinguish the difference between a designer timepiece vs a luxury timepiece, after all they’re both just expensive watches right? Not quite, and if you're buying a luxury timepiece with the ...

Every watch collection, even that of legendary watch collector Patrick Getreide, starts with a single watch. Who is Patrick Getreide? He’s a Brussels based businessman who started out as a young lad by acquiring an Omega watch. After making several payments by monthly instalment to the watch ...

As one of the most popular starter watch brands in the market, Breitling has established itself as a household name with a reputation for precise and high quality movements at a much cheaper price relative to other luxury timepiece brands. Founded in 1884, the company was created by a man named ...

As one of the most famous timepiece brands out there, one cannot ignore the longevity and consistency of the Panerai brand. Over 160 years ago in 1860, a gentleman by the name of Giovanni Panerai, officially opened his first watch and clock shop in Florence, Italy called “Orologeria Svizzera”.  ...

After two long years of Zoom calls, the annual Watches and Wonders Conference is back in person! For those of you that are new to the incredible world of luxury timepieces, the Watches and Wonders Conference is a massive show where some of the largest and most prestigious timepiece brands in the ...

One of the biggest phenomena that has occurred in the last 2 years has been the rise of a brand new asset class in the form of luxury watches. In the past, luxury watches were seen as conspicuous consumption, nothing more than a way for people of wealth to show their social status. Prior to 2020, ...

As one of the most popular luxury timepiece brands in the entire world, Hublot sprung onto the scene back in 1980 when its founder, Carlo Crocco, left his job at The Binda Group to set out on a mission to create his own luxury timepiece brand. He decided to leave his home country of Italy to the ...

The story of Rolex is quite unlike that of any other Swiss brand. In fact, Rolex did not start out as a Swiss brand at all, it was originally British, and for at least half of its history Rolex was regarded as an alien, a Swiss outsider. But what Rolex lacked in pure Swiss pedigree it more than ...

As one of the most popular and time-tested brands in the Swiss luxury timepiece industry, Omega is known for its incredible combination of craftsmanship, innovation, and beauty. One thing about Omega that sets it apart from other luxury timepiece brands such as Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Hublot, and ...

According to Swiss law, it’s quite exact and straightforward. The law states for a watch to be Swiss its movement must be Swiss made, that the movement must be assembled in the Swiss region, its final inspection occurred in Switzerland, and that at least 60% of manufacturing costs are domestically ...

Are you planning on buying a luxury watch? The luxury watch world has a stunning number of brands and models to choose from which can make your next decision a difficult one to say the least. What makes a specific watch right for you? Since luxury watches aren’t cheap, you will want to make ...

You may have heard of PayPal before, but in case you haven’t, it’s the largest non bank lender and one of the largest payment processors in the world. You can transfer money instantly between yourself and another party. In our case we use this as a watch buyer or seller. PayPal is a very powerful ...

Using consignment to sell watches might be the best thing, or the worst thing, you could do. Scenarios can differ depending on your circumstances. If you feel your time is more valuable than money, you Selling your watches through consignment may be the best thing, or the worst thing you could do. ...

One sunny day in beautiful Hawaii, I was enjoying a little walk with my children. One point during the trip I saw two ladies wearing men’s watches, specifically the Rolex Daytona. This made me wonder, is it really necessary for special watches made for women? I think they are a necessity as men ...

Exporting watches is not as complicated as some might make it out to be. There are many tips you can utilize to make the process fast and easy. Each time I want to ship a watch to a foreign country, I have a couple solid options. The first is mailing through one of the big shipping companies I ...

If I told you that starting a business buying and selling luxury watches was straightforward, I would be lying to you. Sure, it’s not as difficult as some other business types, however some things are much easier to figure out than others. From my experience, you will get much further along in ...

Investing in a quality used watch, especially the more distinguished brands such as Omega and Rolex, thorough, quality research in order to get your timepiece for the best possible price. Watch experts know the value of investing in expensive watches, however this knowledge is bleeding out into ...

There are many people who buy luxury watches because of the look, mechanical engineering, and craftsmanship. Some people buy luxury watches to resell later on if they need cash, or to test drive different styles of luxury watches. One of the most common things you will hear is “What is the best ...

Buying luxury watches is far simpler than selling. eBay is well known for protecting buyers from possible fraud in the past, however it wasn’t always the case for sellers. eBay is making changes to the way they help sellers on their platform, and now claims from buyers can be handled much more ...

When you decide to take on the mantle of a luxury watch trader, You will definitely find out, time is not your friend. There are seemingly endless tasks involved with luxury watch trading, yet you are given a finite amount of time each day. One may feel overwhelmed at first, but operating ...

When I first started Value Your Watch Marketplace in November 2018, I was naive and overconfident. I believed that everything would just work out fine. I didn’t think it would be that difficult. Having done it myself, I knew what people required to successfully buy and sell luxury watches. They ...