Watch Brands

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

Set up in 1828, Tufina is now a German brand with a focus on design and quality. With a long-standing history of a family of skillful watchmakers of horology with tower clocks and longcase clocks. As the years went by, the brand dwelled into developing pocket watches and wristwatches as well. Attention to detailing with … Read more

Originally set up in 1758, the story of the Gevril watch company comes with an illustrious history. Founded by a Swiss watchmaker, Jacques Gevril, the company rose to fame for its innovative timepieces and exquisite craftsmanship. In 1990, a Swiss distributor took over the brand, officially launching a series of watches. Following this, in 2001, … Read more

An acronym for Transforming the Industry of Watches, Triwa set out to redefine modern watches with a passion for symbolizing contemporary styles. With an intention to transcend design, the brand aims to highlight the issues of these current times. This includes issues of environmental impact as a direct result of watch manufacturing and the impact … Read more

  The Holy Trinity of Watches (or also commonly called the Big Three), a name bestowed to three prestigious watchmakers — Vacheron Constantin, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet — for their pioneering spirit, boundless innovation, and transforming the luxury watch landscape. Every industry has leaders who dominate the market and the quality of the products. … Read more

The world of horology is, predominantly, run by large watch conglomerates. You may have come across names like the Swatch Group, the Richemont Group, among many others. These big groups are responsible for the successful functioning and distribution of many watch brands. What most people don’t know is that popular watch brands who you might … Read more

  Watches with the tag “Swiss-Made” or “Swiss watch” hold the highest ranks in the world of horology. What makes a watch Swiss-made? Not any watch brand can easily fit within these ranks. A watchmaking company can claim the reputation of manufacturing Swiss watches if they meet specific criteria. The movement must be made in … Read more