Aesthetically, watches are quite a simple piece of wearable accessory. Yet, if you dive into their technicality and examine the details of each element, you’ll realize that they aren’t really as simple as they look. Rather, each element is carefully designed and crafted to create a masterful timepiece. One particular element we often neglect is … Read more
Most probably, you’ve opened this post due to curiosity. Types of watch dials? Are there many different types? Aren’t they all similar and the only difference is the color and/or complications they contain? Well, that’s primarily the reason why we crafted this post – to correct such misconceptions and tell you more about watch dials. … Read more
Luxury watches are some of the most glamorous and powerful statement accessories out there. Very few of us will afford the watches featured below, but reading the rich history and meticulous process is sometimes enough to pique interest. Below are some of the most expensive watches in the world. We’ll highlight the outrageous price tags, … Read more
Let’s talk about the different types of bezels. But just before we proceed to that, let us first clarify what a bezel is. The watch bezel is simply the rim of the watch cover. Many bezels are stainless steel, but they can be ceramic for reinforced durability or aluminum for budget watches. While some watchmakers … Read more
Not everyone can afford luxury watches, but there are a number of ways in which one can have a similar (or same) style for a fraction of the cost. In this article, we’ll discuss the three most common forms—homage, replica, and counterfeit. These are all more affordable options, but they have different definitions. We will … Read more
Ever notice that your watch seems like it’s running faster than it should? You are most probably not imagining things, as watches have a tendency to do so when they’re magnetized. Some watch brands issue warnings or watch care tips to avoid letting your watch come into contact with gadgets or appliances that can produce … Read more
In terms of watch movements, the most common types you would encounter are mechanical or quartz movements. (Although of course, there are other types of watches: such as solar or kinetic, chronometer, and spring drive. Before the rise of battery-powered quartz movements, watches were being run only by a rigorously assembled clockwork mechanism. This means that … Read more
Originally, watchmakers used simple watch movements that just told hours, minutes and seconds so that people could keep accurate time. Since then, watches have evolved a lot and there are lots of other calculations that watches can do. Watch complications are features that tell you more than just the time. Mainly used in mechanical watches, … Read more
In recent years, advancements in technology are being quickly integrated into timepieces. From the traditional analog watches, we now have smartwatches that keep on packing more features than ever. From merely showing the current time (and date), timepieces now have the capability to show your messages and other notifications, track your steps and other activities, … Read more
Solar and kinetic watches are both quartz watches that can recharge themselves without the need to consistently replace the battery. However, these watches work in different ways. Let us take a closer look into the mechanics of these watches. Read on to learn more about solar vs kinetic watch. Kinetic watches and automatic watches both … Read more