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
Watchmaking goes hand in hand with other art forms. Watch companies often collaborate with artists who turn watch cases to unique works of art. One of the companies that is known for this kind of partnership is Junghans, a German … Read more
Oris, a Swiss watch company known for its mechanical watches, has been around for over 100 years. This article will zero in on the design and technology of its timepieces, and answer the question: are they good watches? Below, we’ll … Read more
One usual preference when it comes to the material used on watches is stainless steel. Among the primary reasons is that it automatically gives a more formal and sophisticated look to your timepiece compared to those that come with … Read more
Compared to American and Swiss watch brands, Swedish watchmaking companies are very humble in nature and number. They are not globally recognized yet, and most of them don’t produce many models and are literally small companies. Yet, their products can … Read more
Japanese watch company Seiko is one of the most respected watchmakers in the world. Starting out as a small shop in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan in 1881, Seiko (or Seiko Holdings Corporation) consistently produces high-quality timepieces promoting Japanese craftsmanship. In this … Read more
“Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.” This is the famous slogan of Timex, a brand that has been making watches for more than a century. In this article, we’ll dive deep into the world of the brand, discussing its … Read more
Adventurers, law enforcement officers, first responders have one thing in common: they tend to be exposed in challenging situations. If you are one of those people, then for sure you are tough; and many times you would find yourself needing … Read more
When people start shopping for watches, the type of watch glass can cause a lot of confusion. One of the most common sources of confusion is sapphire because it is also used in jewel bearings in the watch movements inside … Read more
Movado and Bulova are among two of the more well-known American watch brands in the market today. An exciting rivalry, to say the least, as both companies were founded pretty close to each other as well, with Movado being established … Read more
In this day and age where efficiency and sustainability are given much importance, it may be worth considering buying products that feature “green technologies.” One such product is the solar watch. Is a solar-powered watch right for you? Read on … Read more