The watch world is buzzing with the news of gold watches making a grand comeback. Watch dealers and manufacturers are seeing a rise in demand for gold watches. Especially with brands like Rolex and Nautilus, prospecting that consumer preference is seeing a shift. While it is true that gold watches are expensive, it is … Read more
It’s rare for the crown of a watch to take center stage but in the case of the onion crown, that’s exactly what happens. While we usually don’t pay much attention to the crown of a watch, there are some crowns that form an integral part of the style and aesthetic of the watch. The … Read more
The power reserve indicator, or Réserve de Marche, is a useful feature that is found on some mechanical timepieces. This watch complication lets the wearer know how much energy is left. In the case of an automatic watch, it’s the time the watch will function without being worn. On a self-winding watch, the power … Read more
Why Are Dive Watches So Popular? You have probably seen a lot of dive watches without even thinking about it, they have become part of watch culture and have slowly evolved away from their primary purpose. Dive watches are likely the most popular style of sports watch on the market after coming a long way … Read more
When buying an automatic watch, one of the important specifications indicated is the power reserve feature. This normally ranges from 36 to 48 hours although there are even some affordable automatic watches with 80-hour power reserves, such as the Powermatic 80 by Tissot. There are some high-end luxury models, that we detail below, that go … Read more
With the sheer variety of watches available in the modern marketplace, there are lots of options that all have their own unique looks and benefits. When you are traveling you want to ensure you have taken the right steps to pack, protect, and care for your watches. Whether you are looking at buying a watch … Read more
Chronographs were originally invented for measuring the movements of astrological bodies but chronograph watches. The term for an extra watch feature like a chronograph is “complication,” so named because they add extra levels to the mechanics of a traditional mechanical watch. The chronograph is actually considered the first complication, but in the centuries since its … Read more
Are you considering buying a white gold watch? Or perhaps, wondering what makes white, rose, and yellow gold different from one another? In this article, we take a deeper look into some commonly asked questions about white gold in watches and the value it holds. What is White Gold? White gold is an alloy combination … Read more
The watch market gives us a plethora of options for stylish and classic-looking watches. Of these, rose gold watches and accessories have always been a head-turner. Be it for watches, fashion accessories, or even electronics, brands now have a wide variety of rose gold options. First worn in Russia in the 19th century as jewelry, … Read more
Watch metals define the look and essence of the watch. Ever since clocks, pocket watches, and wristwatches have been around, manufacturers have used precious metals like gold as part of the design. Even with gold, we now have a range of different shades from yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold. If you’re considering buying … Read more