Cuff watches made their debut into the watch industry as early as the 1920s. Typically chunky in style, cuff watches have a leather pad at the bottom with a timepiece/dial attached to it. The leather pad and the timepiece merge together at the strap to form one whole unique looking piece. Originally designed and developed … Read more
In the past, the rounded gears inside almost all watches made circular watch faces the default shape on the market. While round watch cases can be attractive and stylish, they can start to look dull. For a fashion-forward man, a typical watch simply won’t do. That’s why many guys are drawn to the symmetry and … Read more
Art Deco is an art movement that started in the 1920s—first in Europe (it first appeared in Paris), and then the United States. Also called style moderne and short for “Arts Décoratifs,” this type of visual art design signifies glamor and luxury, a combination of modern aesthetics and craftmanship. Art Deco designs are very decorative … Read more
While some watch aficionados and collectors are willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on high-end watches, lots of our readers are looking for reliable and affordable watches that look good, tell accurate time and will last a long time. While fifty dollars really doesn’t get you that much nowadays, there are plenty of … Read more
Timex is one of the biggest watch companies in the world, and one of the oldest American watch brands. With over 165 years of experience, there are certainly a lot of excellent models to choose from. Whether you’re buying your first Timex, or looking for something to add to your Timex collection, this article aims … Read more
We talk a lot about power and performance when discussing watches. But let’s not overlook watch straps. More than just an aesthetic component, the strap – or band – accounts for the comfort level of a given model. Let’s take a look at the different types of straps, bands, and bracelets that you can choose … Read more
Spending a grand on a ladies’ watch is no small purchase. At this price range, you’ve got lots of options. So many that it makes it a confusing decision. At the $1,000 mark and below, you’ll find watches from the higher-end collections of many of the established brands. Our list includes reliable solar-powered Seiko and … Read more
As with almost all things celestial, humanity has been associating spiritual and supernatural phenomenon with the moon and its cycles since we first walked upon this planet. For various civilizations, the moon has represented life or death, birth or resurrection. Ancient people – and even many today – believed the moon was capable of affecting … Read more
Known for the iconic Museum Watch, Movado is an American watchmaker that has been around for over a century. The brand is popular for both excellent watch design and technology, which we’ll discuss below. We’ve already written an article about the Best Movado Watches for Men, so now we’ll focus on the best models for … Read more
Growing up in northern Minnesota, near the Ontario border, I spent a lot of time out in the woods with my dad and brothers doing remote wilderness camping. My dad had been a medic in the army so we were in good hands with an expert in the backcountry and emergency medical care. He had … Read more