In the 1970s, Asian watch manufacturers began making major waves in the industry. This was in large part due to the Quartz Revolution (aka the Quartz Crisis in Switzerland), where the proliferation of quartz, battery-powered watches dramatically changed the watchmaking landscape. No longer were European watchmakers the center of the timekeeping universe. In the decades … Read more
We are in a time where there are a style and brand of watch for basically every taste and budget. The prestigious watchmakers like Rolex and TAG Heuer continue to put out exquisite (and expensive) timepieces, while countless companies around the globe are mass producing cheap, functional watches to meet everyday needs. Occupying the middle … Read more
Common wisdom says that you can either have a well-crafted timepiece, or you can have a cheap one, but never both. The creation of a finely tuned watch requires extensive labor and precision, a costly process. Therefore, if you want the best craftsmanship on the market, expect to open your wallet wide. Invicta is a … Read more
Chances are, even if you have never owned a watch in your life, you know the name “Rolex.” The brand is essentially synonymous with fine timepieces, the same way Kleenex and Google have become shorthand for their respective industries. Owning a Rolex is much more than just having a nice watch; it is a status … 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
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. Certain watches … Read more
Fashion watches are, as the name implies, largely designed with appearance in mind. There are many brands that concentrate on these types of fashion-forward timepieces, with some of the biggest names being Fossil, Diesel, and Timex. Nixon is a very popular, American brand in the fashion watch arena that’s been making a big splash in … Read more
Are you in the market for a new wristwatch but you’re not looking to spend Wall Street Tycoon money on a fancy timepiece? Luckily, there are plenty of brands that make fashionable yet cost-effective watches. One of the biggest names in luxury-adjacent timepieces is Fossil, the American-based company founded in 1984. Fossil watches tend to … Read more
A watch is a part of the attire that you wear. It defines your character just as surely as a pair of shoes or even a tie. However, everyone does not take watches that seriously. People who do not feel that watches are a great deal are like people who may wear a pair of … Read more