Watches

Mechanical watches explained — how they work, what to check before buying pre-owned, and what a service does to a piece you care about.

How A Mechanical Watch Actually Works

By The Lifestyle Desk, Editorial Staff

What To Check Before Buying A Pre-Owned Watch

Originality of parts is what determines value, and it is exactly what is hardest to verify.

By The Lifestyle Desk, Editorial Staff

How Watch Servicing Actually Works

What a service includes varies enormously, and so does what it does to the watch.

By The Lifestyle Desk, Editorial Staff