Most students are anxious about taking standardized exams such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc. The mere difficulty of such exams is already a burden to the test takers. Yet, another pressure that they must…
When picturing a job that could also be a synonym for “tough,” two words have to come to mind: Navy SEALs. These military figures have earned an almost mythical stature due to both larger-than-life media…
For firefighters, the key features to look for in a watch would be durability and water resistance. When it comes to the water resistance, an indication in meters; atmospheres; or bars are placed either at…
There are a few occupations where you can expect to take a few licks. Your body will be on the receiving end of some hard contact if you’re working construction, for one. The…
Invicta is an affordable watch brand that is sold around the world. It’s common to see Invicta watches for sale on online retailers and in shop windows with price tags that have been slashed –…
In the spring of 1983, Casio released one of the most groundbreaking watches of the 20th century: the G-Shock. Designed to withstand the kind of blows that would disrupt or break most normal watches, it…
Many watch owners have never had to wind a watch in their life. The “quartz revolution” of the 1970s changed the entire industry and threatened to make the wound mechanical watch a relic of the…
Sapphires are one of the hardest minerals in the world. They are also extremely versatile. For that reason, they can be found in a lot more than engagement rings. Their mix of smoothness and scratch-resistance…
Casio G-Shock recently celebrated its 35th anniversary, a giant milestone for the watch that some consider the toughest in the world. Designed to be practically unbreakable, the G-Shock name is proudly associated with rough and…
Chances are, even if you have never owned a watch in your life, you know the name “Rolex.” The brand is essentially synonymous with fine timepieces, the same way Kleenex and Google have become shorthand…
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.
