A watch is always a dependable and appreciated gift for a special occasion. More personal than a book or gift card, and less risky than an item of clothing, the wristwatch is both a pragmatic gift and a perfect metaphor for the changing periods of one’s life. That’s why a wristwatch is an especially poignant … Read more
Wristwatches come in all manner of shapes and sizes, to the point that there is essentially a watch for every body type, fashion style, and comfort level. In other words, there is a watch out there for everyone. Unfortunately, nearly unlimited options also tend to make settling on one choice more difficult. One important consideration … 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 The gadgets they used on the original Star Trek TV series (and even its spinoffs) now look as outdated as an 80s calculator watch. One need only look at the smartwatch to see … Read more
Everyone has heard of a black market or even The Black Market. In movies and TV shows. The Black Market is often portrayed as a network of shady figures moving guns, drugs, and other illegal items across borders and into the hands of bad guys. In reality, the black market is mostly stolen goods and knock-off … Read more
Most students are anxious about taking standardized exams such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc. The mere difficulty of such exams is already a burden to the test takers. Yet, another pressure that they must bear is the time constraint for each section of the tests. As such, they cannot use their mobile phones for … Read more
There are a few occupations where you can expect to take a few licks. Your body will be on the receiving end of some hard contact if you’re working construction, for one. The same if you’re a farmer or any type of outdoorsy worker like a logger. Of course, the servicemen and women in the … 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
In the spring of 1983, Casio released one of the most groundbreaking watches of the 20th century: the G-Shock. Designed to withstand the kind of blows that would disrupt or break most normal watches, it wasn’t too many years before the G-Shock established itself as one of the strongest watches in the world. Even today, … Read more
Sapphires are one of the hardest minerals in the world. They are also extremely versatile. For that reason, they can be found in a lot more than engagement rings. Their mix of smoothness and scratch-resistance has made them extremely popular in mechanical watches as a substitute for both external glass faces and internal metal bearings. … Read more
The Casio G-Shock is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2018. It’s a giant milestone for the watch that is considered by some to be the toughest in the world. Designed to be practically unbreakable, the G-Shock name is now proudly associated with rough and tumble professions and Navy SEALS. For many, the G-Shock line has … Read more