Articles & Watch Reviews

The Radium Girls

Curie was known to have carried test tubes full of radioactive isotopes around in her pocket, and when storing them in her desk had remarked that t...

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak – The Watch That Saved The Brand

The watch that was expected to sound the death toll for Audemars Piguet was singlehandedly responsible for its resurrection.

History Of The Patek Philippe Nautilus. Part 1, 3700 “Jumbo”

It would be fair to say that the Patek Philippe Nautilus is *the* most sought after steel sports watch of my lifetime. It has reigned supreme for t...

Deep Divers – A New World Record.

If you listen in the wind hard enough you can probably still hear the screams coming out of Geneva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here at Official, we receive a lot of enquires. Some questions come up repeatedly so we thought it would be a great idea to create a FAQ page about...

The Worst Piece Of Advice We Have Ever Seen.

Don’t do this. Ever. Please.

Only Watch Auction 2019

The 8th Only Watch auction is almost upon us. It pushes aside all rivalry between brands, and the watch industry pulls together to produce a series...

The Rolex GMT Master Through Time Zones Part 2 – Modern

The Rolex GMT Master is arguably one of the best known models within the brand, occupying territory along with the Submariner and Daytona as one of...

The Rolex GMT Master Through Time Zones Part 1 – Vintage

The Rolex GMT Master is arguably one of the best known models within the brand, occupying territory along with the Submariner and Daytona as one of...

Dive Watch History - The Daddies Of Deep Water

For many years now, dive watches have occupied a vast territory in watch collecting and appreciation. People often choose them for their robust bui...

Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch – Apollo 11

A watch that has stood the tests of both time and zero gravity still exists today albeit in a slightly updated form. It has become a must have for ...

Women And Watches - We've Come A Long Way

In 1783, an admirer of Marie-Antoinette placed an order with Breguet, horological purveyor to the French Court for a pocket watch fit for the que...