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 silver oxide buttons in quartz watches and lithium-ion batteries in smartwatches. There’s also the issue of using leather straps that … Read more
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 Seiko officially entered the watchmaking market. Known for innovations in the watch industry, Seiko kickstarted the quartz watch revolution of … Read more
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 the movement of the person wearing the watch. These watches have rotor that “automatically” winds the movement as the wearer … Read more
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 a chunk of money to be spending on a watch and a decision that requires careful consideration. While it’s easy … Read more
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 there are some important factors to consider when buying a watch in Dubai. The Middle East has been growing in … Read more
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 by Karl Elsener. Victorinox’s ability to craft high-quality blades for the military helped land them contract as one of the … Read more
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 communication design, and design concept. According to Red Dot’s website, the award is aimed at brands and creators that “would … Read more
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 timepieces at half the price of its competition while maintaining that signature Japanese level craftsmanship. Primarily known for its quartz … Read more
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 Nox, which translates to “Light” and “Night”, respectively. The brand has also made an indelible mark in the watch industry … Read more
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, they all have their unique meaning to the wearer. This is unless they are a fake watch, then the meaning … Read more