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Rolex or Omega compatible strap: how to find the right lug width

Key takeaways: a Rolex compatible strap or Omega strap is chosen first based on the lug width of your exact reference, measured in millimeters between the lugs: 20 mm on many models, but 21 mm on the 41 mm Submariner, for example. Then check the spring bars, and choose the material: NATO for security and…

30/10/2026

Watch Winder Settings: TPD and Direction of Rotation

Key takeaway: Watch winder settings involve two parameters: the number of turns per day (TPD) and the direction of rotation. Both depend on the watch's movement and are found in its manual. Most automatic watches require 650 to 950 turns per day; if unsure about the direction, bidirectional mode suits almost all movements. More turns…

27/10/2026

Everything you need to know about the world of Rapport London luxury

Key takeaway: Rapport London is a family-owned English house founded in 1898 by Maurice A. Rapport. Having evolved from pocket watches to clocks and then to watch accessories, it now creates boxes, winders, and travel pouches in leather and wood. At OH Selection, you will find its EVO winder for a single watch and its…

22/10/2026

Enhance your walls with a collector’s watch poster

Key takeaway: a watch poster allows you to display models that have marked the history of watchmaking, even those you do not yet own. First, choose the model that speaks to you (motor racing, diving, aviation, design, or classic elegance), then the medium: a paper poster for framing (A5, A3, or A2) for an office…

Watchmaker's workshop and mechanical movement

19/10/2026

What is the difference between a watchmaker’s screwdriver and a standard one?

Key takeaways: a watchmaker's screwdriver differs from a classic screwdriver in three ways: a very fine blade (approx. 0.5 to 2 mm) shaped to fit watch screw slots exactly, a rotating head that allows you to apply pressure with your index finger while turning with your thumb and middle finger, and precision hardened steel, often…

13/10/2026

Why choose a leather or wooden watch stand?

The essentials: a watch stand (or watch stand) keeps your watch within reach, protected from the scratches of a hard surface, and transforms it into a decorative object. Solid wood brings warmth and stability, leather offers a soft surface that does not mark the case, and aluminum provides a modern design at an affordable price.…

09/06/2026

Choosing a Father’s Day Watch Gift for an Enthusiast

Key takeaway: To delight a passionate father, opt for protective accessories like a leather box or a SwissKubik watch winder that preserves automatic movements. Offering a cleaning kit or an introductory workshop allows him to maintain his pieces and discover the secrets of mechanical movements. These gifts combine technical utility with aesthetic enhancement of his…