Patek Philippe, an embodiment of Swiss watchmaking and expertise, remains one of the most successful luxury brands. The story of Patek Philippe starts in 1839 when Antoine Norbert de Patek and François Czapek founded the company. Meanwhile, illustrious watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe received a bronze award for keyless winding and hand-setting system, pioneering a new … Read more
There are a number of concerns about the watch industry. There’s the issue of mining gold, silver, and other precious metals that may harm people and the environment; and the use of harmful batteries like silver oxide buttons in quartz watches and lithium-ion batteries in smartwatches. There’s also the issue of using leather straps that … Read more
Seiko is a watch company based in Japan and is one of the most well-respected in the industry. The company began operation back in 1881 as a jewelry shop, but it was during 1924 when Seiko officially entered the watchmaking market. Known for innovations in the watch industry, Seiko kickstarted the quartz watch revolution of … Read more
Winner: Huawei Watch GT 2 The former flagship smartwatch from Huawei is simply better designed and has better software compared to the entry-level TicWatch E2. TicWatch E2 vs. Huawei Watch GT 2 There are lots of great options when it comes to budget smartwatches. But one brand that always stood out in this price segment … Read more
The American crime drama TV series, Ozark, had been garnering many praises since its debut back in 2017. With high-caliber actors such as Jason Bateman and Laura Linney at the forefront, those acclaims are not surprising. The series is about Marty Byrde (Bateman), a Chicago Financial Planner who gets tangled in deep with the Mexican … Read more
Clint Eastwood Jr. is an American actor who gained worldwide popularity after performing as the Man with No Name in Dollars Trilogy of Spaghetti Westerns back in the 1960s. Then, he became more well-known in the succeeding decades as he played Harry Callahan in Dirty Harry films. Aside from being a sought-after actor throughout the years, Eastwood is also a … Read more
Traditionally, just before you go to bed, you would take off your watch and place it on your nightstand or bedside table, but has this behavior changed? The answer to the age old question, should I wear my watch to bed? Has become more complex in recent years due to the prevalence of smartwatches and … Read more
If you want to keep track of more than one timezone simultaneously, whether you are traveling, doing business, or living overseas, there are two types of watches that can help you. Step in GMT and Dual Time watches, both have the capability of showing you two time zones but function in different ways. Dual Time … Read more
The Mission Impossible film series is now at movie number six with more in the pipeline. The longevity of this Tom Cruise-led action franchise is quite impressive with the first entry into the series dating back to 1996 and it is as strong now as it has ever been. It is also quite interesting to … Read more
An automatic watch is a type of mechanical timepiece that is powered by natural motion. Also known as a self-winding watch, these just need regular wear in order to continue running—simply, they are powered by the movement of the person wearing the watch. These watches have rotor that “automatically” winds the movement as the wearer … Read more