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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 of dollars. Whatever the reason, if that watch were to be stolen, lost, or broken, … 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 in his pocket (during this time, wristwatches weren’t a thing yet, and men would keep … 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 that has been around for centuries. The simple wristwatch just keeps getting more advanced. Yet, … 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 gadgets. Even today, hundreds of years after the first wristwatch was invented, innovations continue. When … Read more
Skagen, or officially “Skagen Denmark”, is the watch brand under the umbrella brand Skagen Designs Ltd. Although it’s primarily a watch brand, Skagen also sells handbags and other personal and fashion accessories including leather purses and jewelry. Despite the common assumptions because of the brand name, Skagen Denmark is a US watch brand headquartered in … Read more
Hybrid smartwatches are a great option if you want a balanced mix of technology and traditional design: a watch with an analog look but also smart functions such as activity and health/fitness trackers. Simply put, a hybrid smartwatch has combined features of a traditional analog watch and a smartwatch. This is the perfect type of … 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 get me to dive into the pool rather than lace up my skates. As I … 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 movie stars, politicians, tycoons, and more for over 100 years. The watch has inspired countless … 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 does either one of those terms really mean? Regardless of whether a watch claims to be water-resistant … 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 movies about fictional gangsters and criminals are so popular. We get to indulge our perverse fascination … Read more