Ever notice that your 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
Originally, watchmakers used simple watch movements that just told hours, minutes and seconds. Watch complications are those features that tell you more than just the time. Equipped mainly in mechanical watches, these features, such as Alarm, Repeater, Calendar, Perpetual Calendar, … 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
When people start shopping for watches, the type of watch glass can cause a lot of confusion. One of the most common sources of confusion is sapphire because it is also used in jewel bearings in the watch movements inside … Read more
In this day and age where efficiency and sustainability are given much importance, it may be worth considering buying products that feature “green technologies.” One such product is the solar watch. Is a solar-powered watch right for you? Read on … Read more
What is a kinetic watch? A kinetic watch, also known as an automatic quartz watch, combines a self-winding rotor mechanism to generate electricity with a piezoelectric quartz crystal as its timing element. This type of watch is hailed for its … Read more
When it comes to wearable technology, smartwatches have taken center stage in the last few years. A smartwatch has the capabilities of a fitness tracker, can run apps like a smartphone, and looks fashionable while being worn on the wrist. … Read more
The Apple Watch is a smartwatch that incorporates fitness tracking and health-oriented capabilities with iOS and other Apple products and services. Although we will be discussing the Apple Watch pros and cons in general, some of the things mentioned here … Read more
