Aesthetically, watches are quite a simple piece of wearable accessory. Yet, if you dive into their technicality and examine the details of each element, you’ll realize that they aren’t really as simple as they look. Rather, each element is carefully … Read more
Most probably, you’ve opened this post due to curiosity. Types of watch dials? Are there many different types? Aren’t they all similar and the only difference is the color and/or complications they contain? Well, that’s primarily the reason why we … Read more
Luxury watches are some of the most glamorous and powerful pieces of statement accessories out there. Very few of us will be able to afford the watches featured below, but reading the rich history and meticulous process is sometimes enough … Read more
For this post, we will talk about the different types of bezels. But just before we proceed to that, let us first clarify what a bezel is. The watch bezel is simply the rim of the watch cover. Most are … Read more
Not everyone can afford luxury watches, but there are a number of ways in which one can have a similar (or same) style for a fraction of the cost. In this article, we’ll discuss the three most common forms—homage, replica, … Read more
Ever notice that you watch seems like it’s running faster than it should? You are most probably not imagining things, as watches have a tendency to do so when they’re magnetized. Watch magnetization is an issue that may be encountered … Read more
In terms of watch movements, the most common types you would encounter are mechanical or quartz movement. (Although of course, there are other types of watches: such as solar or kinetic, chronometer, and spring drive. Before the rise of battery-powered quartz … Read more
Watch complications are those features that tell more than time. Equipped mainly in mechanical watches, these features, such as Alarm, Repeater, Calendar, Perpetual Calendar, Chronograph, Moonphase(lunar), etc. have come to be known as watch complication in horology. Originally, watch designs … Read more
In recent years, advancements in technology are being quickly integrated into timepieces. From the traditional analog watches, we now have smartwatches that keep on packing more features than ever. From merely showing the current time (and date), timepieces now have … Read more
Solar and kinetic watches are both quartz watches that can recharge themselves without the need to consistently replace the battery. However, these watches work in different ways. Let us take a closer look into the mechanics of these watches. Read … Read more
