A chronograph watch expands on the standard functionalities, and it includes additional features such as those found in stopwatches. Due to having more features, chronograph timepieces tend to have more complications and functionalities than your standard wristwatch. Chronograph watches can stop and restart timers without affecting the timepiece’s primary timekeeping capability. There are also sub-dials … Read more
Hamilton is a classic brand that has ingrained itself within the American culture. While the brand is now considered a Swiss brand, Hamilton still wears its “Red, White, and Blue” spirit on its sleeves. Other than having its roots firmly in the heart of America, the brand has also branched out to another widely popular … Read more
Moisture or water built up in a watch is the most common enemy to affect its functionality. Water or moisture causes condensation and in turn, corrodes the components from within. Various reasons can cause water condensation in your watch – temperature changes, increase in humidity, a water-resistant watch exposed to a lot of water than … Read more
Set up in 1828, Tufina is now a German brand with a focus on design and quality. With a long-standing history of a family of skillful watchmakers of horology with tower clocks and longcase clocks. As the years went by, the brand dwelled into developing pocket watches and wristwatches as well. Attention to detailing with … Read more
Despite Huawei’s recent struggle in the US market, Huawei is still one of the best performers and most successful tech giants in recent years. Everything from their smartphones, smart home devices, and smart wearables have been well received by the public. Their smartwatches, in particular, have quickly risen in popularity ever since they made the … Read more
Originally set up in 1758, the story of the Gevril watch company comes with an illustrious history. Founded by a Swiss watchmaker, Jacques Gevril, the company rose to fame for its innovative timepieces and exquisite craftsmanship. In 1990, a Swiss distributor took over the brand, officially launching a series of watches. Following this, in 2001, … Read more
Day-Date watches are, well, pretty self-explanatory. These are timepieces that incorporate day-date complication, displaying the current day and date and standard timekeeping capability. Both day and date are displayed within tiny apertures within the dial face. The positioning of these apertures varies depending on the brand’s design. However, the most common or traditional design is … Read more
An acronym for Transforming the Industry of Watches, Triwa set out to redefine modern watches with a passion for symbolizing contemporary styles. With an intention to transcend design, the brand aims to highlight the issues of these current times. This includes issues of environmental impact as a direct result of watch manufacturing and the impact … Read more
Quartz movement shook the world of watches in the ’70s. Despite any preconceptions about the quality of a quartz watch, various brands have proven that a well-designed and conceptualized quartz watch is worth every penny. Quartz watches have reliable performance, durable life, and refreshing designs, making them appealing to those who cannot afford a mechanical … Read more
The quartz watch was introduced by one of the premier Japanese watchmakers in the market, Seiko, in 1969. The introduction of this revolutionary new horological movement kickstarted the Quartz Revolution of the 70s, which saw these types of timepieces overtake the traditional automatic/mechanical movement. With quartz watches definitively overtaking mechanical movement timepieces, all other watchmakers … Read more