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ZEITAUKTION is a service partner of TAG Heuer, Bruno Söhnle, and Union Glashütte

Trust and expertise have shaped ZEITAUKTION and our Master Workshop for many years. As official s...

What is a barrel-shaped watch?

The Tonneau watch is a popular and distinctive watch type, used by several manufacturers for diff...

Limited edition watches: Exceptional and rare watches

Watch enthusiasts or collectors of luxury watches know that limited edition watches are extraordi...

The Top Ten Mistakes When Buying Watches and How to Avoid Them

Have you ever wondered if you are doing everything right when buying a watch? These mistakes from...

Tourbillon: What is a Tourbillon – the functionality briefly explained

The tourbillon is a testament to high watchmaking craftsmanship and is praised as a valuable comp...

Bezel – What is a bezel on a watch?

Anyone who deals with the world of luxury watches will inevitably come across the term "bezel." T...

Pre-Owned vs Vintage in luxury watches

Anyone who deals intensively with luxury Watches will inevitably come across two terms that play ...

Day-Date function in luxury watches: The weekday on the dial

In recent years, the world of luxury watches has evolved significantly, especially through techni...

Age determination of Rolex watches

To determine the value before selling a Watch, an age determination of Rolex Watches is necessary...

Age determination of A. Lange & Söhne watches

To carry out an exact age determination for a luxury watch from A. Lange & Söhne, the Reference N...

Tips for caring for a luxury watch

A luxury watch is an elegant accessory and a worthwhile investment at the same time. To preserve ...

Sapphire glass for luxury watches: What you need to know about it

Anyone who deals intensively with luxury watches will definitely have come into contact with sapp...

Who invented the clock?

Anyone who deals intensively with watches eventually asks the question: "Who invented the watch?"...

Insight into the world of watch mechanics: Quartz vs. Mechanical watches

How do the functionalities of both types of watches differ? Watches are not only practical timeke...

The 4 Cs of diamonds

„But square-cut or pear-shaped these rocks don’t lose their shape. Diamonds are a girl’s best fri...

Overview: Ceramic, Gold or Carbon?

With the wide selection of luxury watches, it is difficult to keep track. Regarding materials, st...

Watch straps at Zeitauktion – What is behind it?

In this blog post, we would like to introduce you to the quality of our leather straps from the b...

Which factors should be considered when coordinating a watch and outfit?

A brief code for outfit-watch coordination Which watch type suits which outfit? “The purest form ...

Determine the appropriate size of the watch case

Are you looking for a beautiful wristwatch for yourself or as a gift for a loved one? The first t...

Rare and beautiful collector's watches

Especially rare luxury watches and collector's watches hold a high value not only because of thei...

Beginner's guide: Reasons to buy a pre-owned or vintage watch?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Pre-Owned and a Vintage Watch? What argum...

The development of luxury watches from the 1920s to the 2000s and their prominent wearers

At the beginning of the 20th century, the wristwatch celebrated its definitive breakthrough due t...

Determine wrist circumference & select appropriate band length

When buying a beautiful wrist Watch, the eye immediately falls on the case, the Dial, and the des...

Yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold? Which gold variant is the most popular among watch collectors?

Five reasons why a Gold watch belongs in every Watch collection “How many karat is it?” The quest...

Recognizing Rolex Fake or Replica

Watches have proven to be an excellent investment in recent times. But especially among laypeople...

Why the lug-to-lug says more about the size of a watch than the case diameter

A case diameter of 34mm, 36mm, or 42mm – lug widths of 18mm or 20mm as well as a lug-to-lug of 48...

The big watch strap glossary

Everyone knows it and everyone who wears a wristwatch uses it: the Watch band. There are many ter...

Breitling – Serial numbers for age determination

One of the largest and most popular luxury watch brands is Breitling. In this article, we would l...

Longines Age Determination

One of the oldest Watch Brands in our range is LONGINES. Founded in 1832, the brand became especi...

Tag Heuer – Check serial numbers to determine age

One of the most successful Swiss Watch Brands is Tag Heuer, which is home to its exceptional Watc...