Author name: Daniel Hart

Daniel Hart is the editor of Watch The Watch. He researches and writes the site's buying guides, brand comparisons, and explainers, focused on accessible, enthusiast-level watches — affordable automatics, divers, field and dress watches, everyday quartz, and the straps, winders and tools that go with them. The goal is practical, budget-aware advice that helps readers choose the right watch for their wrist and their budget. Recommendations draw on manufacturer specifications and the wider enthusiast community.

Best Japanese watch brands — top picks

Best Japanese Watch Brands (2026)

Few countries punch as far above their weight in watchmaking as Japan. While the Swiss spent the 20th century perfecting tradition, Japanese makers tore up the rulebook — and in 1969 Seiko shipped the first quartz wristwatch, an invention that reshaped the entire industry. The defining trait of Japanese watchmaking is relentless, democratic engineering: real

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Are Rolex Watches A Good Investment?

Is a Rolex a Good Investment?

Ask ten watch collectors whether a Rolex is a good investment and you will get ten different answers, most of them coloured by what they happened to buy. The honest version is less exciting than the headlines: a handful of steel sports models have appreciated significantly, but the vast majority of Rolex watches are not

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How to Wind A Rolex Watch

How to Wind a Rolex Watch

If your Rolex has stopped, here is the short answer: most modern Rolex watches are automatic (self-winding) and rarely need manual winding at all. They wind themselves from the natural motion of your wrist as you wear them. To restart a stopped automatic Rolex by hand, you unscrew the crown until it springs out, then

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