The Tick Tock Tracker Blog

Worried your watch might be a fake? You don't need to be an expert. Here's how to spot the tells — weight, dial, movement, paperwork — and when to get a pro.

How often should you service a mechanical watch? The real answer isn't one number — here's how to figure out the right service interval for your watch.

If your automatic watch is gaining or losing time, here's what's actually causing it, what's normal, and when it's a sign your watch needs service.

A simple validation framework for killing weak app ideas fast — and the three I killed before committing to Tick Tock Tracker, the watch service-passport app.

A documented service history can add real value to a watch and protect you at resale. Here's what service history is, why it matters, and how to keep a record that holds up.

Provenance can make or break a watch's value, but most "provenance" is just a story. Here's what watch provenance really means and how to make yours verifiable.

If your watches aren't documented, a loss can become a fight with your insurer. Here's exactly what to record to insure a watch collection and make a claim go smoothly.