Editorial
Wrist Aficionado is your go-to source in the world of luxury timepieces. From in-depth reviews of iconic watches to expert tips on buying, selling, and caring for your collection. Explore the stories behind the craft, stay up to date on the latest news, and discover the art of timeless elegance.
Discontinued Patek Philippe Watches for 2025
The beginning of February marks an important time of the year for Patek Philippe, as the famous Swiss watch manufacturer implements its scheduled retail price increases and removes the discontinued...
Top 10 Travel Watches for Collectors in 2025
Regardless of your method of travel or final destination, accurately keeping track of the time is imperative whenever you are in transit, and travel watches easily rank among the most...
What Is a Minute Repeater?
The minute repeater is widely considered to be one of horology’s most prestigious complications, and the watches that feature this highly intricate mechanism are frequently accompanied by astronomical prices. While...
The Top 10 MB&F Watches for Collectors in 2024
Founded in 2005 by Maximilian Busser, MB&F has garnered a strong following among collectors over the last two decades, and the Geneva-based watchmaker is now regarded as one of the...
The Top 10 F.P. Journe Watches for Collectors in 2024
F.P. Journe is the eponymous brand of the renowned watchmaker François-Paul Journe, and the independent Swiss company is widely considered to be one of the world’s premier luxury watch manufacturers....
The Top 10 Patek Philippe Aquanaut Watches for Collectors in 2024
First launched in 1997 as a sports watch aimed at a more youthful demographic, the Patek Philippe Aquanaut is often considered the younger, more casual sibling of the legendary Gerald...
The Top 7 Independent Watch Brands for Collectors in 2024
While big-name luxury manufacturers such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet typically enjoy the lion’s share of the attention among the greater collecting community, the various independent watch brands...
Jewelry’s Most Valuable Players: Part 2
Hoop Earrings and Statement Rings are jewelry box essentials.
Meet Your Women's Fine Jewelry MVPs: Part 1
Tennis Necklaces and Flexible Bangles do all the heavy lifting.
The Ultimate Guide to Rolex Reference Numbers in 2024
Rolex watches are most frequently referred to by their shorthand model names, although each one can more accurately be described by its reference number. Many of Rolex’s most famous models...
The Ultimate Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Buyer’s Guide in 2024
While Audemars Piguet is synonymous with its signature Royal Oak collection, it is the iconic “Jumbo” that is most emblematic of the famous Swiss manufacturer. With that in mind, the...
The Ultimate Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 Buyer's Guide in 2024
The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711 occupies a special place within the world of watches, and it is easily one of the most famous models the iconic Swiss manufacturer has ever...
GOOGLE REVIEWS
