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Emily joined the WatchBox team in 2015 and loves the history of watches and learning how they work. She has now started to build out her own collection, consisting of a vintage Omega and vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual, with her eyes on many other pieces. She appreciates the design and intricate details in watches and is always looking to learn more about the art.
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Understanding Watch Jewels
History of Time
Understanding Watch Jewels

In a watch movement, there are many different features such as a balance spring, movement plate and bridges. Jewels are an important part...

10 Best Omega Watches For Women
Buying Guides
10 Best Omega Watches For Women

Omega has been producing watches since 1848; the brand has been seen on the wrists of many celebrities, James Bond, and has even traveled...

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore History & Guide
History of Time
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore History & Guide

Launched in 1993, the Royal Oak Offshore was released as an anniversary celebration of the classic Royal Oak that was launched in the 197...

Comparing Tudor and Rolex
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Comparing Tudor and Rolex

Rolex is one of the most recognized watch brands today. Almost anyone on the street can name Rolex as a luxury watch, but what about Tudo...

Best Luxury Watches Under $5,000
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Best Luxury Watches Under $5,000

Watches can come in at all different price points, from a $10 quartz to a $1,000,000+ Grand Complications. Luxury watches under $5,000 is...

How to Spot a Fake Rolex
Watch 101
How to Spot a Fake Rolex

Rolex is one of the most recognizable watch manufacturers, producing approximately one million timepieces per year. Rolex models have bee...

The Best Watches For Men: Our Top Picks 2022
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The Best Watches For Men: Our Top Picks 2022

Every year fashion style changes and along with that, watch styles change. This can be in the launch of a new collection, or a style comi...

A History of Rolex Innovations
History of Time
A History of Rolex Innovations

Rolex has always been at the forefront of watch innovations and inventions since the brand was founded in 1905. Their watchmakers are ded...

F.P. Journe Review: A Brand Worth Examining
History of Time
F.P. Journe Review: A Brand Worth Examining

F.P. Journe is a modern-day watchmaker that many collectors rank alongside brands such as Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. F. P. J...

A History of Patek Philippe
History of Time
A History of Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe is one of the oldest Swiss watch companies, manufacturing timepieces for over 180 years. In almost 200 years of being in b...

Complete Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso History and Buying Guide
History of Time
Complete Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso History and Buying Guide

The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso has become a cult-favorite watch over the years since it was first released. Originally designed as a sports...

History of the Rolex Quartz Movement
History of Time
History of the Rolex Quartz Movement

The 1970s brought about a period of time in the watchmaking world commonly referred to as the Quartz Crisis. In 1969 when the first quart...

Grand Seiko Snowflake Buyer’s Guide
History of Time
Grand Seiko Snowflake Buyer’s Guide

Typically when someone hears the name Grand Seiko Snowflake, the classic SBGA011 or the SBGA211 comes to mind, powered by the Spring Driv...

History of the Rolex Kermit: The 50th Anniversary Submariner
History of Time
History of the Rolex Kermit: The 50th Anniversary Submariner

The Submariner has a long history dating back to 1953 when Rolex released their first official dive watch. Over the years since the origi...

History & Complete Guide to the Rolex Batman
History of Time
History & Complete Guide to the Rolex Batman

The GMT-Master II 116710BLNR, or more often referred to as the Rolex Batman by collectors, is one of the most popular models released by ...

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