Finding a perfect gift for every situation can be tricky. Between all those birthdays, Christmases, anniversaries, graduations, and other gift-giving occasions, it’s often hard to find a present to express the right sentiment. For instance, a watch is always a … 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
For many people, the most valuable item in all of their possessions is a watch. This could be because it’s a family heirloom, or because it has deep sentimental value, or because the watch literally cost them tens of thousands … Read more
The very first pilot’s watch was developed by Cartier in 1904. It has been said that Alberto Santos-Dumont, an aviator friend of Louis Cartier, requested for an efficient watch that would allow him to keep time without having to reach … Read more
Wristwatches are pretty nifty gadgets. Sure, they tell time, but some also play music and videos or measure your heart rate and track your sleep patterns. Those features can be found on smartwatches, the latest evolutionary step in the timepiece … Read more
The wristwatch is perhaps the most versatile accessory in history. Across its many forms, these timepieces can be a valuable tool for pilots, climbers, divers, sailors, and so many more. They have been equipped with dozens of different functions and … Read more
Skagen, or officially Skagen Denmark is the watch brand under the umbrella brand Skagen Designs Ltd. Skagen Designs Ltd., in general, also offers handbags, jewelry, and other personal and fashion accessories including leather purses and jewelry. Despite the common assumptions because … Read more
Hybrid smartwatches are for those who want a little bit of technology and traditional design: a watch that has an analog look, but has smart functions such as activity and health/fitness trackers. Simply put, a hybrid smartwatch has combined features … Read more
Growing up in Minnesota, hockey was the go-to winter sport. Like most of my friends, I started young and loved the game. But, my dad was not a fan of the hard-hitting and recurring injuries and was always trying to … Read more
Few wristwatches can claim to bridge the gap between art provocateur Andy Warhol and beloved British royal, Princess Di, but then again, few watches are the Cartier Tank watch. Sophisticated and stylish, the Tank has been the refined choice of … Read more
There probably isn’t a more misunderstood marketing term than “water resistant”. Almost every wristwatch is said to be water resistant up to some depth (in feet or meters), which certainly sounds great. Some even claim to be waterproof. But, what … Read more
Hollywood Criminals & Their Watches While it can be interesting to read about real life criminals and their ill-gotten watch collections, it’s hard to ignore the reality of the lives they’ve ruined, either financially or mortally. Perhaps that is why … Read more