Watches for the visually impaired have been around for many years, coming in variations that utilize speaking or braille (or both in some cases). Technology that allows clocks to “speak” has been around since the 1870s, but the modern speaking watches are far more sophisticated and now integrate many of the other timekeeping advances of the … Read more
Most students are anxious about taking standardized exams such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc. The mere difficulty of such exams is already a burden to the test takers. Yet, another pressure that they must bear is the time constraint for each section of the tests. As such, they cannot use their mobile phones since … Read more
There are a few occupations where you can expect to take a few licks. Your body will be on the receiving end of some hard contact if you’re working construction, for one. The same if you’re a farmer or any type of outdoorsy worker like a logger. Of course, the servicemen and women … Read more
Invicta is an affordable watch brand that is sold around the world. It’s common to see Invicta watches for sale on online retailers and in shop windows with price tags that have been slashed – sometimes discounted 50% or more. This leaves many wondering how a brand can sell its watches at such a discounted … Read more
In the spring of 1983, Casio released one of the most groundbreaking watches of the 20th century: the G-Shock. Designed to withstand the kind of blows that would disrupt or break most normal watches, it wasn’t too many years before the G-Shock established itself as one of the strongest watches in the world. Even today, … Read more
Sapphires are one of the hardest minerals in the world. They are also extremely versatile. For that reason, they can be found in a lot more than engagement rings. Their mix of smoothness and scratch-resistance has made them extremely popular in mechanical watches as a substitute for both external glass faces and internal metal bearings. … Read more
Casio G-Shock recently celebrated its 35th anniversary, a giant milestone for the watch that some consider the toughest in the world. Designed to be practically unbreakable, the G-Shock name is proudly associated with rough and tumble professions such as firefighters, paramedics, and even Navy SEALS. The G-Shock line has traditionally been a “male” watch, with … Read more
Teenagers are many things: loud, energetic, moody, passionate, messy, and completely opposed to filters, to name a few characteristics. Alas, rarely are those raging cauldrons of emotion and hormones described as careful or conscientious with their property (or anyone else’s, for that matter). Giving a teenager a nice gift is always a big risk. One … Read more
Is there any more satisfying cinematic moment than the ending of a courtroom drama? The noble lawyer, who has staked their career on the outcome, gives a rousing closing argument and for a few minutes your faith in justice is reaffirmed. I’m sure more than a few real-life lawyers were inspired to pursue a law … Read more
A watch is many things. First and foremost (arguably), it’s a timepiece. Beyond that, it can be a fashion statement, a status symbol, a personal assistant, a very expensive calculator, and so much more. For many collectors, a watch can be another thing: an investment. Excuse the pun, but some watches are timeless. Watches from … Read more