Three Reasons to Buy Used Watches
The allure of a luxury watch is a seductive one. In addition to being built to last over several generations, classic timepieces like the Rolex Datejust, Patek Philippe Calatrava, Cartier Santos,...
View ArticleWill the Rolex President Make a Comeback this Election Cycle?
Rolex President Rolex has had a long-standing tradition of gifting watches to U.S. Presidents, various world leaders and influential figures. A few Presidents accepted the gesture, some opted out....
View ArticleNew Classics – Estate Jewelry is No Longer Your Grandmother’s Hand-Me-Downs
Estate Jewelry If you still think of estate jewelry as old-fashioned pieces culled from your grandmother’s attic and sold at auction, you are mistaken. Savvy buyers know that pre-owned jewelry can be...
View ArticleBuying Vintage Watches & Jewelry At Gray & Sons
Vintage watch and jewelry collecting can be a minefield. Let’s just put that out there for a second. With so much attention being drawn by estate jewelry and vintage watches along with the hottest,...
View ArticlePearls – An Accidental Beauty
Fashion is a constant never-ending cycle. So does this mean pearls have made their way back, or did they ever really go away? Known as ‘the world’s oldest gem’, pearls have been around for more than...
View ArticleNew Breitling Watch: Breitling for Bentley Supersports B55
Fourteen years after the release of the Bentley Continental GT when Breitling and Bentley first came together to celebrate performance, power, prestige, and style, Breitling for Bentley has released...
View ArticleOur Favorites From SIHH 2017
The 27th Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) may have come and gone, but it’s safe to say that the watch world saw a pretty intense week of enticing releases along with a profound meeting...
View ArticlePre-Baselworld 2017: Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Automatic Master Chronometer
2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the Omega Speedmaster and as such Omega can be expected to commemorate this momentous occasion throughout the year. Having recently released a limited-edition...
View ArticlePut A Ring On It – The Perfect Engagement Ring
Expert strategies for picking the perfect engagement ring. It’s no surprise that February 14, Valentine’s Day, is one of the most popular days to get engaged (along with Christmas Eve and New Year’s...
View ArticleTime Crunch – Watch Repairs and Maintenance
Bring us your broken, cracked, dropped, soaked and rusted watches! Watch repairs and maintenance are a core part of our business at Gray & Sons Jewelers. We pride ourselves on having the most...
View ArticleNew for 2017: Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 Collection
The first major event of the year for the watchmaking industry, the Richemont-led Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), saw a significant shift in 2017. Following a challenging year for...
View ArticlePower Watches – Timepieces For Every Price Range
Whether you are a first time buyer or veteran horologist, here are our top picks by category: Power Watches – Timepieces For Every Price Range. $5,000 (L-R) Rolex Datejust, Breitling Blackbird...
View ArticleBrooch – A Functional Accessory
A brooch, to many this is an old piece of jewelry we associate with our grandmother, remembering her wearing them on special occasions. It is, however, a piece that outdates any generation among us...
View ArticleNew for 2017: Cartier Panthère de Cartier Collection
The 27th edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) saw significant changes this year with an expanded exhibition and an open day where — for the first time ever — the public was...
View ArticleStar Power: Inside The World Of Celebrity Watch Endorsements – from Rolex to...
You can be a celebrity too! John Travolta posing with one of his airplanes for Breitling. Andre Agassi casually wearing a watch for Longines. Usain Bolt dressed to the nines, accessorized with a...
View ArticleCorum Admiral’s Cup Collection
Since its introduction, the Corum Admiral’s Cup collection has served as a platform for some of the brand’s most popular designs. It’s an easily recognizable look and the watches have served as a...
View ArticlePicking the Right Rolex Datejust
Many would agree that in the Rolex world, models like the Daytona and the Submariner usually steal most of the limelight. Ask any collector, and chances you’ll hear nothing but praises when it comes to...
View ArticleUlysse Nardin Marine Annual Calendar Chronometer 2017
A staple of the Swiss haute horology world, Ulysse Nardin is arguably most famous for its marine chronometers, which it has been producing since the nineteenth century. At one point, the company even...
View ArticleA Closer Look at the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 5036
It may come as a surprise to some that the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar is a relatively new invention. In fact, the patent for an Annual Calendar was given to Patek Philippe just a little over two...
View ArticleA Detailed Look at the New Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic Tourbillon Universal Time
Demonstrating their ability to fuse tradition with innovation, Swiss manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre released the Geophysic Tourbillon Universal Time during SIHH 2017. Initially created in 1958 to mark...
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