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Are Smartwatches the Future of the Wristwatch?
Many years ago, watches looked very different. Gentlemen were largely restricted to the use of pocket watches within normal society, until Louis François Cartier developed
Iconic Watches: True Vintage Classics (part one)
The last decade has ushered in a new era of innovative design and technologies in the watch market. With the dawn of the smart watch
Google Wearables: Android Watches
On their official blog, Google recently announced that they were launching Android Wear, a project that extends Android smartphone technology to ‘wearables’ (wearable technology). Google
Watch Materials: The Move Away From Metal
Luxury watches used to almost exclusively feature metals in their construction, but recently the world of horology has been moving towards ever more ‘modern’ materials.
Men’s Jewellery: Timeless Trends and What Not to Wear
Men’s jewellery is a divisive topic. On the one hand, there are clear questions being raised about the very idea of men’s jewellery. On the
Something Old, Something New: Vintage Jewellery for Brides
It’s official, vintage is in. Vintage clothes, vintage cars, vintage music , vintage hair and make-up styles, and vintage jewellery are extremely popular, and with
Buying watches as an investment
Whatever you collect and whether or not you plan to sell it, it is always good to know that the items in your collection are
Houston, We Have a Result!
We have all dreamt of being an astronaut, watched shuttle launches with bated breath and utter admiration and dared to imagine that one day that
The World’s 7 Most Expensive Watches!
Here at Martins of Glasgow, we know how to appreciate (and repair) a beautiful, luxury timepiece. Here’s our list of seven of the most expensive
The Continual Evolution of TAG Heuer Watches
TAG Heuer is one of the most exciting luxury watch brands in the world, and keeping up with their new and innovative watch designs can
Luxury Watch Maintenance: What Exactly Needs Doing?
We’ve discussed why prestige watches are so expensive before, and there is undoubtedly good reason for them being tagged as ‘luxury’ items. However, contrary to
How High Performance Watch Movements Resist Magnetism
Magnetism is one of the real banes in the life of a mechanical watch, and even an infrequent amount of exposure can result in real
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