The modern wristwatch is a fashion accessory of nearly infinite functionality. With the new smartwatches, it’s possible to make phone calls, take voice memos, and check your bank account on a device that ostensibly only exists to tell you the … Read more
We live in interesting times. Technology has gotten so advanced that the future tech imagined just 50 years ago now seems quaint. The gadgets they used on the original Star Trek TV series (and even its spinoffs) now look as … Read more
Technology keeps getting smarter. We have smartphones, of course, and smart cars. There are also smart houses, smart TVs, and smart refrigerators, just to name some of the new sophisticated tech that is taking over every part of our lives. … Read more
Even as technology advances to the point that wristwatches would seemingly be obsolete, those timekeeping accessories remain stubbornly popular. In large part, that’s because wristwatches are so versatile and adaptable. New features and functionalities ensure that watches still serve a … Read more
The wristwatch is one of the most fascinating inventions in all of humanity’s technological advancement. It is both relatively new in the annals of history, and yet by modern technology standards, almost a relic of the past. Throughout its history, it … Read more
This is especially true in the arena of timepieces. Ever since Buzz Aldrin famously wore an Omega Speedmaster, watches and space flight have been intricately linked. In truth, the connection between the two actually predates the moon landing and … Read more
There are many watch owners who have never had to wind a watch in their life. The “quartz revolution” of the 1970s changed the entire industry and threatened to make the wound mechanical watch a relic of the past. In … 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 … Read more
Obviously, technology is pretty frickin’ cool. We can talk face-to-face with someone 2,000 miles away, read an entire book, and see satellite images of the whole planet, all via our phones. Admittedly, though, some technology is a little weird. Those … Read more
Beginning in the latter half of the 20th century, wristwatches began to get cheaper and more accurate. This was due to the invention of the quartz watch, which is an electrical or battery-powered watch. Quartz is the most common alternative … Read more