While many people just refer to the hour hand and second hand, people that appreciate the design of quality watches will have taken notice of the intricate designs of some watch hands and may be wondering just how many different … Read more
The criminal lifestyle is glamorous. Or, at least, so it appears on TV and in movies. When we read about real-life criminals like Al Capone or fictitious ones like Vita “The Godfather” Corleone, they’re inevitably portrayed more like movie stars … Read more
I love movies. Whether a crowd-pleasing blockbuster, a dark comedy, a stirring drama, or an experimental arthouse film, for a couple of hours, I get lost in the experience. The larger-than-life world of cinema has been a favorite escape for … Read more
When you shop for watches, you’ll frequently see cases and bands made out of stainless steel. Of course, many watch straps are leather, cloth, or any number of other materials, but for the case, stainless steel is usually your best … Read more
In this era of increasingly complex and complicated technology, there is something quite elegant and refreshing about a field watch that is not overstuffed with features or “smart” tech. What Is A Field Watch? By definition a field watch is a … Read more
Though space travel has been a reality for over half a century, the men and women who have gone up to space are among a small, elite club. For that reason, there is a considerable aura of cool and sophistication … Read more
A watch is many things. First and foremost (arguably), it’s a timepiece. Beyond that, it can be a fashion statement, a status symbol, a personal assistant, a very expensive calculator, and so much more. For many collectors, a watch can … Read more
Beginning in the latter half of the 20th century, wristwatches began to get cheaper and more accurate. This was due to the invention of the quartz watch, which is an electrical or battery-powered watch. Quartz is the most common alternative … Read more
Watches are intriguing devices and have always been objects of fascination due to their extreme portability but highly sophisticated but tiny mechanical parts. What is even more interesting is the fact that all this sophistication is fitted into such a … Read more
We’re with you: keeping up with all the fashion rules is exhausting. Can this black belt be worn with these brown pants? Is it still considered bad taste to wear white after Labor Day? Is wearing socks with sandals really … Read more
The United States Special Forces are among the most highly trained and uniquely capable military personnel of any nation on earth. Each branch of the military has its own division that is “organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support … Read more
When it comes to watches, aside from the movement used, style, display, power source, and functionality, most serious watch aficionados and collectors also consider where the timepiece was manufactured. Swiss-made watches are a very popular choice. Regardless of the brand, … Read more
Whenever you buy a watch on retail, you pay more than the watch itself, not even for the precious metal, or the dial, but for bragging rights and all the hype that led you to make this purchase. Fortunately, it’s … Read more
As with almost all things celestial, humanity has been associating spiritual and supernatural phenomenon with the moon and its cycles since we first walked upon this planet. For various civilizations, the moon has represented life or death, birth or resurrection. … Read more
Swatch is one of the biggest Swiss watch brands today. Founded in the 1980s, the brand is known for its casual and playful and creative designs, relatively affordable price tags, and collaborations with artists and brands. In this article, we … Read more
Known for the iconic Museum Watch, Movado is an American watchmaker that has been around for over a century. The brand is popular for both excellent watch design and technology, which we’ll discuss below. We’ve already written an article about … Read more
Swiss performance and Italian styling – The Anonimo brand exquisitely blends precision and sophistication with their line of watches. Anonimo watches take shape in Italy and their Swiss movements are provided by ETA SA or Sellita. Founded in 1997 by … Read more
Growing up in northern Minnesota, near the Ontario border, I spent a lot of time out in the woods with my dad and brothers doing remote wilderness camping. My dad had been a medic in the army so we were … Read more
At a time when the watch market is quite rifled with the vintage style and all those designs inspired by the heritage pieces to suit modern taste, the Swiss brand Glycine is a vintage eye for the modern man especially … Read more
As one of the three primary colors, blue is fundamental to the color spectrum, and for that reason it has taken on many meanings across cultures. It is the color of both the sky and the sea, which is why … Read more
We have already discussed Rado as a brand, and have written an article about the best Rado watches for men. For this article, we’re putting the brand’s ladies’ watches front and center—we’ll let you in on some of the brand’s … Read more