Opinion: Best Summer Watch Picks
A new season means a new watch, right? Check out Wound For Life’s picks for summer watches.
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Lessons in Wristory: Early Radium Use
We all know about LumiNova and tritium, but what pioneered watch dial lume? Radium. Come check out our Lesson in Wristory on early Radium use in watches.
Opinion: Christie’s Important Watches Auction Recap
At Christie’s Important Watches auction on Wednesday, there were some really interesting hammer prices. Check out our thoughts on what went down.
Hall of Fame: Rolex Submariner 14060
The ref 5513 Submariner is a classic, and the ref 114060 SubC is an exercise in modern technology. But, the perfect mix of classic and modern is the 14060.
Lessons in Wristory: The Transglobe Expedition Rolex
The Transglobe Expedition was an incredible mission that required an incredible watch. Meet the Rolex Explorer/GMT Master.
Lessons In Wristory: Greenwich Mean Time
Inspired by the original Rolex GMT Master and the most useful watch complication created, we dig into the origins of Greenwich Mean Time — Wound For Life
Opinion: The Ultimate James Bond Watch
With the seemingly unlimited funds of MI-6, what watch should James Bond wear? Find out what W4L thinks is the Ultimate James Bond Watch. — Wound For Life
First Impression: Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000
The annual Baselworld rumor mill, as per usual, churned out some wild guesses. However, there was truth behind one in particular. Meet the new Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 — a welcomed revival.
In the Flesh: Seoul Watch Photo Report
Check out our Seoul Watch Photo Report from our trip downtown for some serious watch spotting. — Wound For Life
Technical Notes: The Silicon Hairspring
The hairspring is one of the most important parts of a mechanical watch movement. First developed over 300 years ago, it has seen drastic improvements, with silicon being the new trend. Read our breakdown for the ‘what’ and ‘why’ silicon hairsprings are becoming increasingly popular.