Buying Watches In Boston, Massachusetts: Shreve, Crump & Low
Welcome back to an watches-dealer original series, where we discuss important stores that sell watches all over the world. Each store we profile has an interesting story to tell about where they operate and who they sell to. Whether you buy watches from brick and mortar retailers or prefer to buy watches online, these are the stores that help shape our watch culture around the globe. There is a long list of stores to cover, but if there is a retail location in your favorite city that we simply can't miss, let us know in the comments below.Where to buy watches in Boston, Massachusetts?As watch lovers, we often revere the provenance of brands whose history go back hundreds of years or even back to the 1700s. What is unusual is to find a retailer like Shreve, Crump & Low, started in 1796, that is older than the brands they carry (with the exception of Blancpain which originated in 1735 and Vacheron Constantin which originated in 1755).This long history began with watchmaker and silver

My First Grail Watch: Ariel Adams Of watches-dealer
Welcome back to an original watches-dealer feature, "My First Grail Watch." In this series, we ask prominent people in the watch industry about the first timepiece that they lusted after. Today, we've got an interview that's - well, let's call it a belated birthday present for the interviewee.?We're speaking with the man, the myth, the legend - watches-dealer's founder, Ariel Adams.watches-dealer (ABTW): Who are you, and what is your relationship to the watch industry?Ariel Adams (AA): My name is Ariel Adams, and you may have heard of me. I am the founder of watches-dealer and discuss watches in publications all over the world.ABTW: When did your fascination with watches start?AA: I became a "watch guy" when I was about 20 years old, but looking back at my history, I've worn a watch on my wrist since early childhood - sometimes two of them.ABTW: What was your first grail watch?AA: That would go back many years, to the 1980s. The first watch I ever recall really wanting and didn't have

Would you trade?
Dear all!Normally a bit active in the patek section... I currently have two nautilus, one 5712 and one 5711 (white). Would you trade the 5711 plus 2000 usd in cash against an offshore carbon 44mm (2013)?Also would appreciate any comments around this new off-shore range. Regards

need help identifying approx age etc
Hello. I have an old Omega that my mother passed down to me and I'm thinking about having it serviced or possibly restored (but I don't know anything about it). My mother said it belonged to her father and she thinks it was given to him by his father (my mom is 75 years old). Could this watch be from the 40's or 50's? The case is 18k. Amazingly, it keeps good time! I'd still like to either get it restored or at the very least, a servicing and new straps. I'd love to hear any information that someone might be able to provide (and I can take more pictures). Not a watch I'd ever sell, just would love to know more about it. Thanks in advance for any information.A

Baselworld vs. SIHH vs. Watches & Wonders vs.
Does anyone on this forum from the US attend watch collector/enthusiast events?It seems the large conventions in Switzerland are not convenient for many of us humble smaller time collectors.The classic car world has Concours which happen all over the country and are generally very good including the d'Elegance/Pebble Beach.Are there similar events for watches/horology that arent just for dealers/retailers?