Some brands have been focussed on a single complication for a very long time. This goes for sure for Heuer, who has nurtured the chronograph as the focal point of most of its endeavors. That they excelled at this can not only their current collection testify for, but also their vintage models such as this single button chronograph from 1930.

When it comes to Rolex, the dial can make all the difference. Think of the Stella dials on the Day-Date or the Paul Newman dials on the Daytona, while with the Rolex Submariner the difference is all in the details. With the Datejust however, there is not one particular dial that made a prominent name for itself, but there are some out there that should, like this Lapis Lazuli dial.

You like it, or you don't: an integrated bracelet on a watch. Unable to detach, it defines the look of the watch, for better or for worse. In case of this Patek Philippe Ref.3450/1, it is the first, adding to the character of this imposing watch.

Like any financial advice, also this one should come with a disclaimer, as there are no certainties as it remains very hard to predict which watches will actually increase in value. There is however common sense, which can give you a general direction on what to look for, and what to buy.

In 1941 the world was in the midst of WWII, yet this was also the time that Patek Philippe introduced a landmark watch, the ref.1518. This was not only Patek Philippe's very first watch that united both a perpetual calendar with a chronograph, but also the very first time that such a watch was made in series.

Vintage watches have an appeal of their own, but maintenance can provide its own challenges, and requires a clear approach to get where you want.

A look back at the Universal Genève Cairelli Split-Second Chronograph, one of the most coveted military watches ever produced.

Despite their often small size vintage chronographs are among the most desirable watches. That is also what makes this Rolex ref.3330 chronograph so special, as it has a diameter of 37mm.

Put steel, vintage, chronograph and Patek Philippe together in a sentence, and you know that we are talking about an extraordinary watch, especially when that watch is a ref.1436 split seconds chronograph!

When it comes to vintage Rolex some of the most coveted pieces are their famed cloisonné enamel dials, such as fitted on this ref. 6085, nicknamed "The Dragon."

For a collector of vintage military watches, it is always a challenge to find rare models in good condition, but this Longines Type A-7 Avigation should tick all the boxes!

We can refer to the Rolex Sea-Dweller as the big brother of the famed Submariner. Designed by Rolex exactly 50 years ago in 1967, its aim was to go even deeper and accompany deep-sea divers at a time when this field was going through rapid innovations, allowing divers to go deeper.

When it comes to vintage watches, the same model can have different tiers of rarity and desirability. This Rolex Daytona "Paul Newman" ref 6241 is at the top of both.

It is almost time for Patek Philippe's Grand Exhibition in New York City to open its doors, but what can you expect when visiting it?

While there are many rare watches, they cannot beat unique watches, especially not when we are talking chronographs by Patek Philippe, such as the Ref.530 Astrua Torino.

It seems that time makes us more appreciative of designs from the past. Maybe it is because we have seen them on multiple occasions, so we got more used to them, or maybe because they invoke a sentimental sense of yesteryear. A lot of watches that are introduced each year are based on, or inspired by, vintage models from the brand, and that is not a bad thing.