Rolex, without a doubt, remains one of the leading Swiss watchmakers in the entire horology industry. One of the mainstays in the Rolex catalog, since the early 1950s, is the high-caliber Explorer. This particular collection is its oldest sports watch, yet remains the most understated. With over a seven-decade history, the Rolex Explorer has undergone … Read more
To some readers, this brand comparison may seem totally off the mark. Why would we even compare a young brand like Luminox that was born in the late 1980s and focuses on watches worn by Navy Seals with a brand that is almost 100 years older and known for its stylish dress watches, classic field … Read more
Known as “The Toughest Watch on the Planet,” the G-Shock watch line from Casio certainly earns that distinction. Not just a hollow marketing claim, the G-Shock is designed for the harshest environments on the planet. If ever you see an athlete or thrill-seeker within their element wearing a watch, it is more than likely a … Read more
Fossil and Michael Kors are both fashion watch brands that emphasize affordable quartz watches designed to make a fashion statement or accessorize an outfit. Because both of these brands offer similar kinds of familiarity in terms of aesthetics and price range, a comparison between the two is inevitable. If you’ve landed here, we’ll assume … Read more
French jewelry and watchmaker Cartier, one of the most prestigious jewelry and watch manufacturers in the world, is widely known for its uniquely-shaped watches–the rectangular-shaped Tank, the square Santos, and the tonneau-shaped Roadster. However, a collection introduced in the late 2000s changed this. After the maison introduced the Cartier Ballon Bleu or the Ballon de … Read more
When one mentions French brand Cartier, one of the oldest and most popular watchmakers and jewelers in the world, some of the first models that would come to mind are probably the Santos, the first modern wristwatch, and the Tank, one of the most iconic and successful watches of all time. In this article, we’ll … Read more
When it comes to watches, Swiss-made products continue to enjoy an excellent reputation. Swiss watchmakers produce some of the best timepieces in the world, and they keep up with the times, making both traditional and digital models with the same craftsmanship they apply to traditional watches. When one talks about smartwatches, one of the first … Read more
Poljot Introduction Poljot the brand was started in 1964 by the First Moscow Watch Factory (sometimes abbreviated as FMWF) as its flagship for the USSR watch industry. During its active years, the brand, along with other associated names such as Strela and Sturmanskie, made a name for Russian watchmaking mainly for their watches going to … Read more
For decades, watches have been an integral part of any man’s stylish wardrobe. Unfortunately, the general misconception is that good watches are only made by expensive brands that market to celebrities and other wealthy people that have lots of cash to burn. Although it’s true that many watches are considered luxury items with price tags … Read more
Defined by style and affordability since 1975, Armitron is a leading watch brand in the United States of America. At the time of its inception, the watch company, then called E. Gluck Trading Company, functioned as a subsidiary of the Armin Group. During this time, the watch brand developed various LED and digital watches, using … Read more