Both Oris and Raymond Weil occupy the same watch price range making a comparison between the two brands unavoidable. Both these watch brands are well-known for providing high-quality timepieces that can rival some of the upper-echelon names in the industry such as Longines or Tag Heuer but are also priced considerably lower. Simply put, a … Read more
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), the U.S. was already leading in watchmaking. In particular, Waltham Watch Company (A.K.A. the American Watch Co) was already producing its … Read more
We’ve featured several aviation-inspired watches on this website. For instance, a piece on AVI-8, which produces watches that pay homage to different types of aircraft; and a list of the 10 Best Pilot Watches Under $500. We’re adding another brand to this roster of topics by introducing Bell & Ross, a French watchmaker that produces … Read more
In our previous articles on American watch brand Fossil, we covered the brand’s history and reputation, its different collections, and some of its best Fossil models for men. In this article, we’re going to focus on some of Fossil’s best models for women. Those who are looking for a smaller size, or those that have … Read more
“Beware of expensive imitations” is this brand’s slogan. I had to read it a couple of times until I realized how ironic this statement is. While most brands have cheaper knockoffs, Sekonda watches are so affordable that their imitations can’t really compete. Yet, it doesn’t mean that the quality of Sekonda watches is so low … Read more
Dior is a French luxury brand founded by designer Christian Dior. The brand produces a wide array of items: leather goods, footwear, makeup and skincare products, jewelry, and watches. Dior is one of the biggest fashion houses in the world. Known for its haute couture, it continues to produce some of the fashion world’s most … Read more
From the Latin saying Carpe diem meaning “seize the day,” founder and CEO Daniel Niederer adopted the brand name Sevenfriday as the modern interpretation of the above maxim. It is a “global lifestyle brand that creates industrial inspired watches, eyewear, apparel and accessories for individuals around the world who live every day like it’s Friday.” It is … Read more
Fitbit is one of the most recognized brands primarily for its health and fitness wearables. As some may have noticed, this American brand is still relatively young as it was only founded in October 2007. It was James Park and Eric Friedman who thought of integrating sensors and wireless technology with health and fitness through … Read more
This watch brand comparison is… rather strange, to say the least. Why? Well, Oris and Tag Heuer occupy a vastly different price range with Oris’s stomping grounds is within the mid-range market while Tag Heuer is well-known to have firmly planted its flag in the high-end watch market. So, why this particular comparison? Well, this … Read more
Orient is a well-respected Japanese watchmaker founded in 1901, then known as the Yoshida Watch Shop. The company initially sold imported timepieces then transitioned into creating their own watches in-house. After multiple name changes, and it wasn’t until 1951 when settled on their current moniker, Orient. Orient has built a reputation for crafting quality mid-range … Read more