In an age of excess, many people are coming to appreciate the philosophy of minimalism. Both a design movement and a way of life, minimalism is all about doing more with less. People who have…
Surfing is partly about losing track of time and being in the present moment. In the not-so-distant past, it would be rare to see a surfer with a watch and if they were wearing a…
In the watch industry, it is common knowledge that Swiss watch brands are more popular than American brands. However, such was not always the case. Before the rise of Swiss watchmaking (and other European players),…
For most products, durability (or quality in general) is directly proportional to the price. This is often true even for watches since the shock-resistant cases, lightweight metals such as titanium, and durable watch components…
British-made watches may not be as popular as Swiss ones. However, they are slowly getting more popular over the years. Although most brands are still using Swiss components, most of them can already fully manufacture timepieces…
If you’ve been frequenting this website for your watch needs, then you may have already seen and visited our reviews on watch brands made and designed in Scandinavian countries like Denmark and Sweden. Next, we…
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…
Canada, being the second-largest country in the world, is quite a tourist attraction. Among its famous and busiest areas are: Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and of course Niagara Falls. There are also other historic landmarks and…
Australia is not a country that many people associate with watchmaking. First of all, it’s a relatively young country. While it has a long, rich history and Aboriginal people have been there for thousands of…
At the heart of Europe is a small, land-locked democratic republic comprised of nine federal states. Austria is the home country of some of the most famous composers and songwriters – Ludwig van Beethoven, Wolfgang…
My love of watches started almost 30 years ago when I inherited my grandfather’s watch. A watch that is still in my collection and one of my most prized possessions although not the most valuable in terms of money.
