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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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.
