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Zenith Watch History: El Primero, Defy, and Swiss High-Beat Excellence
Zenith: The Beat of Innovation Since 1865
At Belmont Watches, we love brands that push the limits of what a watch can do. Zenith has been doing that for over 150 years. Best known for creating the first integrated high-frequency automatic chronograph movement, Zenith combines precision engineering with daring design.
Whether you are drawn to the El Primero’s legacy or the modern Defy’s futuristic lines, Zenith offers a true collector’s experience rooted in horological innovation.
Born in Le Locle: A Tradition of Excellence
Founded in 1865 by Georges Favre-Jacot, Zenith was one of...
Best GMT Watches for 2025: Travel-Ready Luxury Picks
Best GMT Watches for 2025: Travel-Ready Luxury Picks
The Best GMT Watches for 2025: Built for Travel and Daily Use
For collectors who travel or work across time zones, a good GMT watch is more than a luxury—it is a necessity. Whether you are hopping flights, managing global teams, or just love the complication, GMT watches combine utility and style.
Here are our favorite GMTs in 2025, ranked by versatility, value, and in-the-metal appeal.
1. Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO ("Pepsi")
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Movement: Caliber 3285 with 70-hour power reserve
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Case Size: 40mm
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Highlight: Bi-color ceramic...
How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Band
How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Band
Finding the Right Band for the One That’s Always There
When it comes to choosing a wedding band, it’s easy to overlook the details. After all, the engagement ring gets most of the spotlight. But if you ask me, the band matters just as much. It’s the piece you wear every day, long after the “yes” and the vows and the champagne.
As someone who helps couples design their wedding jewelry every week, I’ve seen how the right band becomes a daily reminder of everything you’ve built together. Let’s break down how...
Vintage Heuer: The Golden Age of Racing Chronographs
Vintage Heuer: The Golden Age of Racing Chronographs
At Belmont Watches, we love watches with stories—and few brands have a more thrilling legacy than Heuer in its pre-TAG days. Before it was TAG Heuer, the company was simply Heuer, a family-run Swiss manufacturer known for its precision timing and deep ties to motorsport.
In the 1960s and 70s, Heuer produced some of the most iconic chronographs in watchmaking history. These watches were not just designed for timing laps, they were worn by professional drivers, engineers, and thrill-seekers who lived on the edge. Today, vintage Heuer models are among the most collectible and...
Thinking of Selling Gold Jewelry? Start Here.
Thinking of Selling Gold Jewelry? Start Here.
If you have gold jewelry sitting in a drawer, whether it’s broken, out of style, or inherited, it may be worth more than you think. At Belmont Watches, we work with clients every week who are looking to sell gold jewelry in San Diego for cash. Whether you're decluttering or making room for something new, we make the process easy, transparent, and respectful.
Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to get the best value when selling your gold jewelry.
Step 1: Know What You Have
Not all gold is created equal. Before...
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