Entries by Kevin Ashcroft

Watch Straps – How Daring Are You?

September 10, 2019 in /by

For some, watch straps & bracelets are merely functional. Others choose their watch strap carefully to reflect their style and personality.  If you’re in the latter category, what watch strap should you choose and how daring are you?  

Luxury Watches For Women – Top Picks For 2019

August 8, 2019 in /by

Discover our top pick of luxury watches for women in 2019.  All have the same things in common: Prestige, Quality and Style. No list of luxury watches would be complete without the inclusion of several world-renowned Swiss brands, names such as Rolex, Blancpain and Patek Philippe.  But don’t overlook France and Italy, countries synonymous with style and fashion, […]

How To Take Care Of Your Luxury Watch

July 28, 2019 in /by

Craftsmanship, quality, beauty, and investment. These are just some of the words that spring to mind when thinking of luxury watches.  To ensure your watch retains its beauty and function and lasts a lifetime, you need to know how to take care of your luxury watch.  

Best Men’s Watches Under £200 in 2019

July 18, 2019 in /by

Finding the best men’s watches under £200 can feel overwhelming when there are simply so many watch brands and styles to choose from. So we have put together a list of what we consider to be some of the best men’s watches under £200 – all are great brands, look stylish and are affordable.  

Watches For Teenage Girls – Cute, Sporty Or Elegant?

June 29, 2019 in /by

Watches for teenage girls can be difficult to choose.  Those who have just entered their teens may prefer a cute design whereas young women of 16 are more likely to want something elegant and “grown up”.  Here are some of the best watches for teenage girls on the market in 2019.  

What Are Vintage Watches – And Should You Buy One?

May 8, 2019 in /by

Vintage watches are, as the name suggests, pretty old.  And as soon as something is considered vintage, it tends to become very popular. The beauty of vintage watches is that they don’t go out of fashion – they will always be stylish as current fashion trend rules don’t apply to them.  

Men’s Pocket Watches – Old Fashioned Or Retro Style?

April 15, 2019 in /by

Although men’s pocket watches aren’t quite as popular today, during the 16th-century pocket watches were everywhere.  Not long after World War I, the demand for pocket watches slowed as the traditional wristwatch style emerged. Since then wristwatches have continued to dominate the market, but there is still something pretty charming about a vintage pocket watch. […]

How Often Should Your Watch Be Serviced?

March 13, 2019 in /by

How often should your watch be serviced? The simple answer is around every 5 years if you want to prolong the life of your timepiece and ensure it is always working correctly.  A regular maintenance service will involve stripping down the watch, ensuring all parts are working properly, determine if any parts need replacing, ultrasonic […]

British Watch Brands – Can They Compete With The Swiss?

March 1, 2019 in /by

British watch brands have historically lacked the prestige associated with Swiss watch brands. It’s fair to say that you could travel the world today and many people would be able to list Swiss watchmakers such as Omega, TAG Heur, Vacheron Constantin and more. But what about the British watchmakers, who were influential in horology in […]