There are a number of concerns about the watch industry. There’s the issue of mining gold, silver, and other precious metals that may harm people and the environment; and the use of harmful batteries like…
Seiko is a watch company based in Japan and is one of the most well-respected in the industry. The company began operation back in 1881 as a jewelry shop, but it was during 1924 when…
An automatic watch is a type of mechanical timepiece that is powered by natural motion. Also known as a self-winding watch, these just need regular wear in order to continue running—simply, they are powered by…
While many watch collectors will gladly spend several thousands of dollars on Swiss-made watches, breaking the thousand dollar mark is a significant milestone and is already a stretch for many of our readers. It is…
Buying watches when we go on vacation or on a trip is pretty common, especially if they are going to end up much cheaper than at home. However, this is not always the case, and…
Victorinox is a Swiss watchmaker company that, interestingly enough, started in a completely different industry. Victorinox began as a manufacturer of army knives, the reputable Swiss Army Knives. The company was founded back in 1884…
The Red Dot Awards is a German international design prize and is considered one of the world’s most prestigious design awards, honoring some of the most unique concepts. The categories include product design, brands and…
Seiko is a Japanese-based watch company and is one of the most highly respected watchmakers due to their many contributions to the industry. Founded in 1881, Seiko has also built a reputation for developing top-notch…
Luminox is a watch brand that was founded in 1989, relatively young in terms of watch brand age but well-regarded for its high-quality tactical watches. The name Luminox is taken from two Latin words: Lumi and…
Watches have come an awfully long way since their inception and showcase luxury, personality, wealth, status, and craftsmanship. Regardless of what watch you have whether it’s one worn by Obama or your favorite nostalgia-inducing Timex,…
My love of watches started almost 30 years ago when I inherited my grandfather’s watch. A watch that is still in my collection and one of my most prized possessions although not the most valuable in terms of money.
