When you store your watch(es), you want them to be in a safe place and can not be damaged. In addition, more and more people nowadays have multiple watches to wear a matching watch with their outfit. You want to be able to store the watches that you do not wear in one place. A watch box protects your watch(es) from moisture and dust. In addition, a watch box is a stylish accessory. There are watch boxes with different capacities available with storage space for one or more watches. There are also watch boxes for small and large watches. A watch box must have a good fit for your watch(es), so that they are laying stable in it.

What can you expect from a good watch box? The box must be sturdy and of good quality. In addition, it is important that it protects against moisture or dust. The material on the inside is preferably provided with a luxurious fabric insert (velvet), so that no scratches can occur in, for example, the glass or stainless steel of your watch case or bracelet.

Besides the storage function, it is also important that the watch box you choose fits with your style and interior. If you choose a watch box that suits you, share it with your friends! There are boxes available of different materials and in various styles. Think for example of watch boxes made of wood, stainless steel or leather. A watch box that has been given care is a valuable and indispensable item for the real watch enthusiast.

We have several beautiful Benson watch boxes in the collection that are made by hand. These watch boxes are produced in-house and are of high quality. They offer the best protection for watches and/or jewelery.

The classic watch is one that can not be ignored within the world of watches. Despite the fact that watches are subject to fashion and trends, the classic watch continues to occupy an important place in the collections of classic watch brands such as Schaumburg, Ingersoll, Van Speyk and Elysee. The classic watch is timeless, stylish and in particular has a modest character. The dials are often solid black, white or cream coloured. The watch cases are relatively small to average (38-42 mm). The brands that carry classic watches in their assortment are generally brands with a lot of history and mostly family businesses.

A classic watch is available in different styles and the various watch brands give it their own style. Nevertheless, we can say that most classic watches have a clean and simple appearance. In general, a classic watch has a leather watch strap in the colors brown or black. In addition, the most classic watches are equipped with an automatic or mechanical movement. After all, watches were initially equipped with a mechanical movement that had to be wound up. A quartz watch did not exist at all and only became known and popular in the '60's. The dial and the functions of the watch are very important for a classic watch. Less is more we could say. The dial must not be too complicated, simplicity is the code word.

A classic watch is often worn in combination with neat clothing. Because the classic watch shows a certain class, it stands for reliability and skill in a sense. The wearer of the watch shows a professional and skilled impression, and therefore the classic watch is also worn mostly by business man. They mostly wear this type of watch in combination with a chic suit. But also with casual clothing you can very well wear a classic watch. The simplicity makes it easy to combine with many different colors and styles. A very good choice if you want to be able to wear your watch with different types of clothing, both at the office and when meeting your friends or family. 

Classic watches come in many different shapes and designs. You do not buy such a watch as an impulse, it will last for a longer period in your watch collection. Always consider different brands, price ranges and designs. Would you like advice with the purchase of a beautiful classic watch? Please contact us, we are happy to help you.

A ladies watch is not only a functional accessory for many women, but certainly also a jewel and perhaps even a fashion statement. Whatever watch a woman wears on her wrist says, just like her clothes and jewelry, something about her as a person. She goes for a totally fitting outfit, where her watch, accessories and jewelry are the finishing touch. Her character is reflected in her choice for a watch.

You can match your watch with your outfit in different ways. Letting the colors in your watch come back in your clothes is one of them. But also contrasting colors do well, making your watch extra eye-catching. You can also choose to have the materials used in your watch come back in your outfit. For example, leather accessories or shoes when you wear a watch with a leather strap. The style of the watch also plays a role of course. Are you going for a classy, ??elegant watch then an Escada watch is a good choice. Nice to combine with a business but also feminine outfit. Or are you more of a type that likes nonchalant or sporty clothing? Then a more sporty and simpler watch might be something for you. There are even sporty women who consciously opt for a men's watch for daily use, because they are often cleaner and simpler in design. But here too, the market responds by offering an ever-wider choice of clean designed watches for women. Just think of the Junkers Bauhaus ladies watches. Sleek, stylish and affordable.

Although the smartwatch is on the rise, the traditional watch remains a favorite. You could say that the nostalgia wins from the near future. In fact, the retro or vintage watch is completely hip again. This also applies to ladies watches. In addition, in the latest trends in color, we see that silver, gold and rosé are often combined with each other. Here you can indulge nicely by wearing your watch with bracelets in the same color combinations as in your watch. The wrapping watch is also increasingly being seen. Both with a leather strap but even with scarves instead of a strap. The ladies watch, for example, is increasingly developing as a jewel and fashion accessory, and the exact time seems to be of secondary importance.

View our extensive collection of ladies watches here!

What is actually a design watch? Designers of these watches do focus on 'the latest trends' in the field of fashion. Contemporary, original and distinctive designs are relevant terms within this group of watches. Use of color, materials and the latest trends in fashion, are very decisive. Style icons and famous people play a major role at design watches, where they are often seen as trendsetters. New trends regularly find their origin here.

It also happens that the inspiration for a design watch comes from an art movement or within the architecture. An example of this are the  Junkers Bauhaus watches, which stands for elegance, clean design and functionality. The Junkers brand has based its collection on this. Art Deco is also a fine example of an art movement that has contributed to various watch designs.

Where design, appearance and style were first and foremost the most important aspects of design watches and the technology of the watches were subordinate, the various fashion brands have clearly developed in this area. They remain a fashion statement, designer watches, but technology has gained ground in recent decades. Many fashion brands now have watches in their collection of Swiss origin, with good mechanical and automatic movements. This creates a perfect combination of technology and style. Various top designers of design watches are from Scandinavia, using Swiss movenents from ETA or Ronda.

Where a watch with a large watch case was a fashion statement in recent years, in 2018 we see many watches of a more modest size. For men, the trend is also minimalistic. Furthermore, we see nice crazy colorful designs, where for example distinctive colors are very important. The retro watch is also popular this year, including square or rectangular watch cases. The vintage watches come in different styles, including designs based on the Art Deco art movement of the 1920s.

Pastel colors that were the trend in the spring, make way for colors such as anthracite, burgundy and dark blue this autumn. Also striking is the color green, which gently makes its advance. Rolex is a good example of a watch brand that perfectly integrates green as a color in its watch collection. These colors lend themselves well to the more classic, stylish watch that this year can not be forgotten in various collections.

Durability is a hot item. This also applies within the watchmaking. We see several wooden watches, with a beautiful natural look. Not just a feast for the eyes and unique, but also an environmentally conscious product. Cradle to cradle is the next step on the watch market, in which natural materials are used in particular. 

The Swiss watch is known for its good reputation in terms of quality and durability. Switzerland is therefore the most famous watch country. Well-known Swiss brands are Tag Heuer, Glycine, Cornavin and also Swiss Kubik that produces watch winders. The label 'Swiss made' stands for a guaranteed high quality and that has been worked with great precision according to tradition. But when can a watch wear this label? Because only the fact that a watch comes from Switzerland is not enough to provide the watch with this famous predicate. There are different requirements for this. Although it does not mean that every watch with the label 'Swiss made' is of the best quality. These requirements have not always been written in a law and, apart from that, these standards have been adjusted over the years. Older watches with the label 'Swiss made' do not necessarily meet these requirements. However, it is also possible that these watches are of even higher quality.

The current law applicable to the 'Swiss made' label was codified on December 23, 1971, followed by a further revision in 1995. But the conditions in this law are a minimum standard, which means that a 'Swiss made' watch must comply to this minimum. So other than this the label, the quality of the different brands that carry this label depends in particular on the brand, production, philosophy and its reputation. Where one brand goes for the highest quality, the other goes for cheaper parts from other countries as long as this is possible within the norms of the law.

In short, a Swiss-made watch must at least have the movement come from Switzerland and also be built into the watch case. Beyond that, the last inspections of the watch in Switzerland must be carried out and at least 60% of the development costs of the watch must be made in Switzerland. However, some of these standards are open to interpretation and there is discussion about them.

The Swiss watch now gets serious competition from both the German and the French watch. The stamp 'made in Germany' is now a firm predicate as well in the watch market and the difference with the Swiss brands is getting smaller and smaller. The German watchmakers have developed considerably over the years in the field of technology, quality and design. The German watches are also provided with high-quality movements, whether they are of Swiss origin or not, and they are made by watchmakers who understand their profession.

To conclude, Swiss watches with the predicate 'Swiss made' are still very respectable and the most famous watch brands (such as Tag Heuer, Rolex, IWC, Breitling etc etc) are from Switzerland. However, this does not alter the fact that countries such as Germany and France also have very good watch brands, such as Fortis, Junkers, Zeppelin and Davosa. Often these brands are also a bit cheaper while offering comparable quality.