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 nice gift, but how can you be sure that it’s conveying the message you want? … 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 be another thing: an investment. Excuse the pun, but some watches are timeless. Certain watches … 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 to a mechanical watch. Quartz watches can be incredibly cheap or jaw-droppingly expensive. What they … 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 tiny enclosure. You may have noticed that it is written on some watches that they … 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 so bad? (That one is easy: Yes, it is.) It feels like, for every new … Read more
When it comes to the kitchen, the chefs got it all down to a science. They have their way around with food preparation. By heart, they have all the best recipes memorized. All the proper measurements; proportions; and methods, they are well-versed with. Equipped with the chef’s hat; apron; and other kitchen tools, along with … Read more
Hand in hand, a veterinarian and a vet tech provide healthcare to animals. Pet owners rely on their vet to care for their animal, from routine checkups and vaccinations to diagnosing and treating health problems, and when necessary even performing surgery. A vet tech assists by providing nursing care, first aid, shots, and observing behavioral changes … Read more
“What’s your sign?” It’s a terrible pick-up line, to be sure, but it can be a good way to select a watch. The birthstone of every sign establishes an aesthetic starting point from which to select the perfect timepiece. It’s pretty common to get one’s birthstone in a ring or other piece of jewelry, but … Read more
With the continuous technological innovations, incorporating digital clocks in most of the gadgets and various devices being launched is pretty basic. In fact, it is now more common to see digital clocks than analog clocks everywhere. Since analog clocks are becoming obsolete, there are already some arguments that it is unimportant for kids to learn … Read more
In the 1970s, Asian watch manufacturers began making major waves in the industry. This was in large part due to the Quartz Revolution (aka the Quartz Crisis in Switzerland), where the proliferation of quartz, battery-powered watches dramatically changed the watchmaking landscape. No longer were European watchmakers the center of the timekeeping universe. In the decades … Read more
Lucky are those who have found they’re significant other whom they share a special connection with. Everyone deserves to be happy, but a genuine mutual affection in a passionately intimate relationship with an unconditional love is a rare find. Although it may take some time to find the real thing, when we do find that … Read more
Dealing with the physical construction of buildings and infrastructures, a construction worker’s job is very strenuous. At the same time, it can also be risky, what with the accident-prone surroundings involving potentially dangerous objects; temporary structures; heights; and the possibility of falling debris. When at work, for protection and precaution, they’d wear a hard hat; … Read more
For some people, watches may not be much of a big deal. These people would see watches all the same. They are the kind of people who believe that watches only do just one thing and that is to tell the time. Perhaps you are one of them and you think that all you need … Read more
In the early development of the smartwatches, there weren’t really any smartwatches that offered features for rowing. But good news for all those rowers out there, to further push innovation and to serve other tracking needs, companies have developed newer models of smartwatches with rowing specific features, whether for outdoor rowing or indoor erging on a … Read more
There are different types of luminous watch material—for instance, those that have the dials painted with a non-harmful coating, those that have embedded glass capsules that produce an instant glow, or those that have LED technology. Most big brands have their own versions of these watches, so choosing the best one may get a bit … Read more