Excuse me, but could you please recommend the main topics in which a new watch enthusiast should immerse himself?

Could you explain the distinctions between the various types of movement?

What about a book in which the mechanism of an automatic watch is illustrated in detail and in a straightforward manner?

I'd like to buy my first watch, but I'm torn between a sporty and a classic; could you recommend the best brands on the market?

I'd like to buy a diver for the summer, but there are so many on the market! Which one will best meet my requirements?

Friends of IWS, welcome back! As you may have guessed, today's topic is a difficult one that directly affects us. Today, we'll try to clarify and give you some pointers on how to get started in the world of watchmaking.

Passion is knocking at the door.
Cars, watches, travel, whatever it is, when a passion knocks on your door, open it - albeit with caution, I would advise - but always listen to what that passion has to say.

Opening the door to a passion entails opening your mind to something novel and uncharted. Something that, regardless of the circumstances, will broaden your horizons, enrich your knowledge, and pique your interest.

On paper
Whether it's a technical manual, an illustrated volume, or the history of a specific reference, the world of watchmaking lends itself wonderfully to ending up in a good book. I'd like to invite you into my home library and recommend some titles that will help you get started or deepen your interest.