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Green Guess Watch
October 27, 2016It’s been a long time since I’ve written I know. I have been moving and changing things around in my new place. But quickly I will review my Green…
Cartier Watch Collections
January 25, 2016The Cartier Watch line is of a famous watch maker movement from France by Louis Cartier. The movement of the cartier watch brands are Swiss and are…
Watch Collector References
January 25, 2016If you’re a watch collector you should be aware of some good references online to better understand the history of watches and the organizations that…
Calculator Wrist Watch
January 25, 2016Remember back in the day when everyone wanted the black casio calculator wrist watch. I’m sure there were other brands but casio was one of the more…
Buy Watch Parts
January 25, 2016Are you an avid watch collector? Well if you’re not sure ask yourself this, can you replace your watch battery? If you answered yes, than you’re a…
Collecting Watches For Fun
January 25, 2016If you have more than seven watches you should consider yourself a watch collector. Even seven sounds so few you like buying different watches.…
Rafael Nadal Tourbillion Watch Sponsorship
May 21, 2011Only 50 Tourbillon RM 027 Watches available worldwide and professional tennis player Rafa Nadal announced yesterday that he was apart of the few…
The Perfect Valentines Day Watch Gift – Him/Her
February 1, 2011You know jewelry is one of the top gifts for Valentine’s Day, which is only 13 days away! Have you purchased a gift for your loved one yet?! Well..…
Grey Casio Classic F-91w Watch
January 4, 2011So, this is one of the newest watches in my collection! I know its nothing special and I’m sure everyone as a kid has had a Classic Casio F-91w…
Hublot World Cup 2010 Watch
June 21, 2010Hublot is the official timekeeper of the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa. The special edition watch by Hublot is called: Classic Fusion gold…
President Barack Obama Watch 6500 Review
February 4, 2010A short introduction was posted in the watch collection forum about President Obama’s watch. I decided to review it and with pleasure I am. For the…
What does your watch say about you?
January 19, 2010You know, as a watch collector and buyer you should know your identity. Personally, when I go out watch buying there is usually a specific type of…
Back and Fabulous
October 27, 2009Wow its been a long time since posting but I see our Flickr Watch Collector group is growing, also the forum has trickling visitors. Thanks to…
Carles Puyol Watch CP5
May 28, 2009After watch the Champions League Final (Barca vs Manchester United) I’ve seen so many advertisements of shirts, and other brands. But the one that…
Experienced Watchmaker Interview
April 1, 2009I have the pleasure to present to you an experience Watchmaker who is a member of the Watch Collectors Flickr Club. Jugghead is his profile name at…
Free Watch Collection Software
March 24, 2009Finally, my dreams have come true of building my own watch collection software. I’ve always wanted to customize a way for own collection on my…
Aluminum Watch Case
March 4, 2009So I finally got my wish for Christmas and that was a Aluminum Watch Case. I search during November for some good cases but I wasn’t really…
Nike Torque SI Training Watch
January 28, 2009I’ve been getting so many compliments on my latest sports watch which I wrote I was searching for. However, I never knew I would get so many comments…
Repairing Your Beloved Watch
December 1, 2008Do you own an old watch from your grandfather but it is not working? Yes, we can understand the memories associated with that watch. Nobody would…
James Bond 007 Swatch Collection
October 28, 2008James Bond is one of my favorite movie icons and my very first Hotmail email address was dedicated to 007 and it contained “007“. This year Swatch…
Michele Watch Contest
October 16, 2008Now through November 28th you have a chance to win a luxury watch by Michele Watches. The specific watch that you will be competing for is the…
Davis Cup Watch Collection
October 15, 2008This watch is a collectors item from the Davis Cup 2003 which was held in Melbourne,Australia. The winners were Australia and runner up was Spain.…
Collector Watch – Dream of Many?
October 1, 2008Does the word “Collectors watch” tempt you? Do you love to collect special and uniquely designed or featured watches? If yes, then you can enter the…
Black Nike Analog Sports Watch
September 9, 2008Its been a while since I’ve posted a watch from my collection! This Nike Analog Sports Watch that I’m presenting was a gift from my brother. This was…
Omega Olympic Beijing Watch 2008
August 8, 2008The Omega Seamaser XXIX Limited Edition numbered 88 will be released August 8th to August 24th as the official timekeepers of this years Olympic…
G-Shock Collectors Top Watches
July 27, 2008Are you a G-Shock lover? Do you have more than three gshock watches? I’d consider you a genuine G Shock collector! I had a friend back in the day who…
Should You Register Your Watches?
July 26, 2008There is without a doubt that you should register every watch in your collection. I’m sure if you’re a high end luxury watch collector you have been…
Classic Billodes Ottoman 1800s Pocket Watch
July 14, 2008Although I’m not a collector of pocket watches, I’m actually learning a lot about the watch as I get several appraisal request mostly about antique…
Show Off Your Watch Collection Free!
July 9, 2008Would you like to show off your watch? I’ve decided to create a watch collectors club photo group over at Flickr.com. It is free to join and really…
GPS Watch Vs Heart Rate Monitor Watch?
July 8, 2008Well I’m trying to decide myself which watch to buy next. My faithful Nike Traix 80 heart rate monitor watch died underwater. It was already old, but…
Very Old USSR Made Pocket Watch Appraisal
June 18, 2008I just received an appraisal request for a pocket watch apparently quite old. Here is the email: Passed down to me from my grandfather. Tried…
Swatch Decoder Watch
June 11, 2008I know the last few of my watch collections I’ve had consecutive Swatch Watches, but because its my favorite thats what you’re going to see :) .In…
Fathers Day Watches
May 30, 2008Father’s Day is right around the corner and if you didn’t know already a watch is one of the easiest gifts to give a spouse or father. Watches are…
Ladies Willard Watch Appraisal
May 28, 2008I received a watch appraisal recently from a user who requested information and value of a Ladies Gold Wrist Watch which I suspect should have…
Austria Vienna Gold Vintage Pocket Watch Update
May 19, 2008The owner of the vintage gold pocket watch was able to send me a photo of the watch which would help move forward in researching the value. Basic…
Swatch Beijing 2008 Olympic Watch Collection
May 16, 2008This year the 2008 Olympics in Beijing marks another year of fascinating Swatch Olympic Watches. Swatch is the official timekeeper of the Olympic…
1930s Gold Pocket Watch
April 20, 2008Just last week I received an email requesting an appraisal of a pocket watch from the 1930s. I love getting appraisal request because I like…
Disney Watch Collectibles
April 1, 2008Walt Disney is the most famous children entertainment company in the world with 85 years of existence. Disney watches are a great collectible for all…
Transparent Swatch Watch
March 31, 2008So after I got my hands on my second yellow swatch watch gift I decided that I was a swatch super fan! I went out the next season and purchased this…
Black Reebok Sports Watch
February 9, 2008During one summer the family and I went out to the Prime Outlets in Williamsburg, VA just before the new school year started. I believe it might have…
Orange Quartz Watch
February 1, 2008Finally, a new review of an orange watch in my watch collection. This watch was a gift from an assistant basketball coach of mine during Christmas.…
1977 Seiko 5 Watch Value
December 28, 2007I received a request about the value of the Seiko 5 model that was manufactured in 1977. I’ve seen many of these watches on Ebay for auction with…
Thierry Mugler Watch Collections
December 21, 2007One of my favorite perfume makers for women, Thierry Mugler are now producing watches. Although, only available in Europe right now the watches…
Ben Sherman Wallet Watch
December 6, 2007Ok, I’ve seen a lot of things. But I’ve never seen a wallet that turns into an alarm clock. Well, if you don’t know about the British designer Ben…
Silver Bracelet Watch Wanted
November 22, 2007Yesterday on the Metro I saw a girl wearing a nice casual silver watch with a big square face. It was very nice because the new “moda” for watches…
Peugeot Gold Watch Changeable Dial Covers
November 18, 2007This classic gold watch made by Peugoet is very unique in that it has interchangeable dial rings. The colors are red, green and black and it is not…
Atlanta 1996 Olympic Swatch Watch
November 6, 2007The special collection 1996 Atlanta Olympic Swatch Watch is a watch I’ve been waiting to review for a while now. But there are so many details, thus…
Yellow Sparkling Swatch Watch
November 2, 2007I just love my yellow swatch watch that was given to me during my junior year at the university. I had done a big favor for a new teammate of mine by…
Nike Amp Watch For IPOD
October 10, 2007Just when I’m in need of a new sports watch. Well the Nike Triax Heart Monitor watch that I have is slowly but sadly coming apart. I can say I really…
Seiko Women’s Black Snake Skin Watch
October 4, 2007Long time! I’ve had to move around a bit so I haven’t been able to add my watches. But this watch that I’m about to review was a gift from my God…
Watch Photo Contest
October 1, 2007If you’re a member of the Watch Talk Forum you’ll notice their watch contest that has a winning valued $1775.00 watch. It is in association with the…
America Perry Ellis Watch
August 27, 2007I love this watch!! I use to wear it all the time. I think after I needed to get a new battery I let it slip in my collection and it has not been…
Painters Watch Pallet
August 20, 2007During my senior year in high school I received this as a gift for my graduation from my mother. My main subject in high school was Art and I planned…
France Collectible Sports Tournament Watch
August 16, 2007I wish my memory served me well right now, but as always it DOES NOT. I received this watch in a basketball tour which I was selected as a part of…
Guess Gold Watch
August 15, 2007My very first guess watch back in 1994. Boy I was excited :) In my senior year in high school I thought to myself what a nice watch :). I went over…
Timex Magnum Sports Watch
August 9, 2007Yesterday I pulled out this watch and realized that it needed a battery and a new band. Not that I wear it but it was bought into my collection…
1994 Womens NCAA Final Four Watch
August 5, 2007Well because I play basketball and I went to a basketball camp at VCU during the summer of 1994 I won this watch in some competitions. VCU hosted the…
Relic brown leather wristwatch
August 4, 2007My old timeless Relic brand name watch. This watch features gold plate surroundings. The emblem Relic is in the middle with a cream color and clock…