Entries by Martin Walport

A Basic Guide to Removing Watch Links

June 30, 2020 in /by

When a watch is first purchased, it’s usually adjusted to fit the wrist of the owner. However, if the owner changes, the links are damaged or the wearer gains or loses weight, the bracelet needs to be adjusted again. Links can actually be damaged by wearing your watch too tightly to begin with. When a […]

What to Keep In Mind When Selling a Rolex

June 12, 2020 in /by

When you’re looking to sell a Rolex, naturally, you want to ensure the process goes smoothly and that you get the price you’re looking for. There are a few things to keep in mind as you start the process of selling your Rolex timepiece. Let’s start with the factors that will influence the value of […]

3 Top Tips For Safe Storage Of Your Watch Collection

November 24, 2017 in /by

If you are an avid watch collector or even if you just have a prized Tag Heuer or Omega, storing your timepieces safely is essential, especially when you go away on holiday or on business. Here are three top tips for safely storing your watch collection. Bank Deposit Box Perhaps the safest place to store […]

3 Occasions Where a Watch is the Perfect Gift

November 1, 2017 in /by

Buying jewellery as a gift is a beautiful way to show someone special how much they mean to you. The great thing about a watch is that it’s a practical and stylish way to dress up any outfit, and can be worn from day to night. Many people who buy watches as gifts want to […]

What to Look for in a Good Quality Watch

October 18, 2017 in /by

There’s nothing quite like a good watch. Not only is it the most convenient way to keep track of time with a simple flick of the wrist, but there’s something reassuring about the look and feel of a good quality timepiece. It’s an accessory that gives an edge to every outfit and provides a legacy […]

The Importance of a Good Watch in the Digital World

October 11, 2017 in /by

The world today is full of different technologies to tell the time, from your smartphone to your car to your computer, we’re never far away from knowing what the time is. With all this going on, and the rise on smartwatches, you’d think that traditional watches were less relevant than ever. However, this couldn’t be […]

A Healthy Watch is a Happy Watch

October 6, 2017 in /by

Whether you’re on holiday, out on a business lunch or just travelling for work, there’s nothing worse than your watch failing you; after all, with the battery life of smartphones, you can’t always guarantee you’ll be able to check the time throughout the day. For catching a plane, knowing when you need to get back […]

7 Of the World’s Most Famous Clocks

September 5, 2017 in /by

Before clocks, sundials were used to show the time through the positioning of a shadow on a flat surface, but clocks as we know them have now been around for a while now. Throughout their time, some of them have become incredibly famous throughout the world and some has become huge tourist attractions as well. […]

Spotlight On: Engraving

August 14, 2017 in /by

Engraving services are popular within the jewellery market, and have been for generations. Engraving is an ancient art form. It was practiced thousands of years ago when our ancestors carved images into cave walls and hundreds of thousands of years ago when shells were finely chiselled in Indonesia. Today, metal objects are some of the […]