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Close-up of a vintage Hamilton Thin-o-matic wristwatch, featuring a brown leather strap and elegant gold details.
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Guides / Resources
06 Mar 2026
May 8, 2026

Hamilton Watch Serial Numbers: How to Date Your Timepiece

Hamilton produced roughly 4.5 million watches over the course of its American manufacturing life, from the first movements completed in...
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Close-up of Rolex watch gears and mechanical parts, showcasing intricate details and engraved SWISS text—a guide for spotting authentic serial numbers.
Garrett Silverstein
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Guides / Resources
05 Mar 2026
May 8, 2026

How to Read a Rolex Serial Number: The Complete Dating Guide 2026

If you want to date a vintage Rolex, understand what you actually paid for, or avoid getting burned on a purchase, the serial number is...
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A vintage black and red dive watch with a textured black strap rests on a beige leather surface—an ideal piece for any vintage watch enthusiast or those seeking inspiration from a watch buying guide.
Garrett Silverstein
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Guides / Resources
24 Feb 2026
May 8, 2026

Your First Vintage Watch: The 2026 Beginner’s Buying Guide

There are dozens of beginner's guides to vintage watches online. Most of them tell you to "set a budget," "research brands," and "buy f...
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Close-up of a vintage Universal Genève wristwatch with a speckled, aged dial and silver hour markers, showcasing the timeless elegance found in classic Universal Genève watches.
Garrett Silverstein
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Horological History
21 Feb 2026
May 8, 2026

The Collector’s Guide to Vintage Universal Genève Watches

From two horology students in Le Locle to one of the most coveted names in vintage collecting, everything you need to know before buying your first (or fifth) Universal Genève.
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Close-up of the Wittnauer Ref. 2023 dial flank showing applied gold baton index, signed textured crown, and faceted gold-filled case side.
Garrett Silverstein
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Guides / Resources
08 Feb 2026
May 8, 2026

Gold Filled vs. Gold Plated Watches: What Every Collector Needs to Know

The difference between a gold watch that lasts a lifetime and one that wears through in a year comes down to a layer of metal thinner than a human hair. Here's how to tell them apart, what the markings actually mean, and which one you should buy.
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Wittnauer 7004A dial close-up showing applied baton indices, broad sword hands, and caramel-aged tritium lume against matte black.
Garrett Silverstein
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Horological History
08 Feb 2026
April 16, 2026

The Wittnauer Story: Longines’ Best-Kept Secret

Why one of America's most important watch brands deserves a place in your collection, and why now is the time to pay attention.
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Close-up of a vintage Gruen 21 wristwatch, a fine example of American watchmaking, with gold hands and markers on a textured dark blue dial.
Garrett Silverstein
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Talking Watches
22 Nov 2025
May 8, 2026

The Rise and Fall of American Watchmaking: A Complete History

American watch manufacturing once dominated global timekeeping, pioneering mass production techniques that revolutionized industry worl...
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A brown-dial Rolex Datejust watch with a metal strap worn on a person’s wrist in a white shirt.
Garrett Silverstein
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Talking Watches
14 Nov 2025
May 8, 2026

The Evolution of the Rolex Datejust: 1945-1990

The Rolex Datejust revolutionized wristwatches in 1945 as the world's first self-winding waterproof chronometer with an automatically c...
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A vintage Omega Seamasters wristwatch with a tan leather strap, elegantly presented in a red Omega box.
Garrett Silverstein
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Guides / Resources
10 Nov 2025
May 2, 2026

The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Omega Seamasters

Of all the vintage Omegas that come across the OTTUHR bench, Seamasters are the most-asked-about reference family, and arguably the mos...
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Five luxury Rolex wristwatches, each with distinct colored faces and bands, are displayed side by side on a dark background—perfect for collectors who appreciate unique styles and authentic Rolex serial numbers.
Garrett Silverstein
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Guides / Resources
02 Nov 2025
May 8, 2026

The Expert’s Guide to Rolex Serial Numbers and Reference Numbers

Understanding Rolex serial numbers is essential for any Rolex enthusiast, collector, or potential buyer. These unique identif...
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