Step inside the world of Messika Jewelry with an exclusive interview featuring Valerie Messika, the visionary behind one of the most successful modern jewelry brands. Interviewed by Eleonor Picciotto, Valerie shares her journey from growing up in the diamond industry to building an iconic luxury ...

Rare gemstones are taking the jewelry and watch industry by storm! From the stunning neon glow of Paraiba Tourmaline to the deep hues of Tanzanite, these unique stones are redefining luxury. In this video, we explore the rise of exotic gems like Spinel (once mistaken for rubies), Chrysoprase, Apa...

When Michel Nydegger, CEO of Greubel Forsey, visited our offices for our Creator Conversation, he also brought the new edition of the Nano Foudroyante for Tim and him to preview. They discuss what went into creating it and why its an exciting new chapter for the company. Watch the full video for ...

Jacopo Corvo of GMT Italia is one of the most prolific retailers of independent watch brands and therefore has his finger on the pulse of what is happening in the watchmaking scene. In this discussion with Tim, the duo talk about the brilliance of creators like Max Busser with MB&F and Kari Vouti...

Armand explains how watches from Hublot, F.P. Journe, and Omega could all be considered the ultimate sports watch depending on your definition.

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Vintage "big crown" Rolex Submariners, Patek Philippe 2499s, and AP Royal Oak 5402 "Jumbos" have ruled the vintage watch market for decades. But the passage of time and common sense dictate that age and nostalgia eventually overtake newer watches. While the vintage watches of yesterday likely wil...

George hosted Kevin O'Leary in our New York office to show and discuss an incredible collection of F.P. Journe watches. There was plenty to talk about with watches on the table like the Jade Tourbillon, current and vintage Résonances, and Vagabondage inspiring conversation about mechanics, desig...

Tim and Armand tackle the age-old question in the watch collecting world of whether collectors should consider their watches as forms of investment. They discuss misconceptions about buying and selling watches, the difference between watch brands and aftersell value, and the pros and cons of the ...

August explains which watch brand he would only collect from if he was only allowed a singular choice.

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Independent watch brands are the dominant theme in the luxury watch industry since the 2000s. Brands like F.P. Journe, Richard Mille, MB&F, and Greubel Forsey have risen to challenge both each other and traditional luxury watchmakers. Tonight, Tim Mosso and Josh Thanos talk about the appeal of in...

With a collection that spans from Casio to F.P. Journe, Adam Romanov’s watch journey is filled with incredible timepieces. From mountaineering adventures with Rolex and Breitling to stories of a heirloom IWC pocket watch passed down through generations, his collection weaves together history, pas...

August discusses his favorite watchmaker that comes to mind when he thinks of creators from countries not usually associated with watchmaking.

Hype watches - even the term is hard to escape. Luxury watches that become fetish objects are called "hype watches" for a reason. Rolex Daytona. Patek Philippe Nautilus. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. All are great products, but when the waiting lists, aftermarket prices, and social media baggage rea...

Eleonor walks Jack through how she built her collection starting with Flik Flaks and gift watches all the way to buying her own Bulgari Serpenti and Cartier. The duo discuss watch collecting philosophies and methodologies along with the differences when it comes to male and female collectors.

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A viewer sent Tim and Armand a picture of his collection asking what he should add next, so the duo try to guide him into his next piece. They then are answering audience members' questions about things like the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor, the Swiss answer to the Seiko Spring Drive, case ...

Mike answers a watch collector's question who wanted to know if the fluted bezels on Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watches are always made of precious metal.

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Dress watches were the first luxury watches. But in 2025, watch collectors seem less interested in formal watches than at any point in memory. Aside from boutique independents like F.P. Journe and longstanding model lines like the Patek Philippe Calatrava, there's precious little momentum behind ...

Michel Nydegger, CEO of Greubel Forsey, stopped by the studio to help explain where the company is nowadays in terms of production and growth, what they hope to achieve through their watchmaking and R&D, and give some insight in to their future.

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August says for a beach vacation, he has to be packing dive watches. Here, he walks us through the spectrum that he'd bring from a Doxa to an Omega Seamaster all the way up to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore.

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Nobody asked for an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Spider Man. But we got one anyway in 2023. And there was the Black Panther tourbillon in 2021. Marvel Studios might have seemed like a Bluechip property when Audemars Piguet signed a licensing deal in on the heels of "Avengers: Endgame," but A...

Summer is in full swing, so Armand and Tim are diving into their favorite watches for the season. They explore water resistance for beach getaways, bold pops of color to complement your outfit, and complications that track the tides. Expect standout pieces from Omega, Cartier, Ulysse Nardin, and ...

Jack Forster discusses dive watches and water-resistant timepieces, exploring the innovations that have enabled us to keep water out of our watches. He then shifts his focus to some persistent myths about water resistance and explains why they don’t hold up.

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What sets apart 904L steel used in Rolex Certified Pre-Owned watches? Mike Manjos looks at the benefits of the high corrosion resistant metal and what sets it apart over 316L.

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Watches Tonight and Tim Mosso return with a new format and more luxury watches than ever. This episode focuses on the iconic Blancpain Fifty Fathoms dive watch and whether Blacnpain's pricing strategy has priced it out of the market altogether.

Back in 2023, the inevitable redesign of the core B...