Carmelo Anthony, also called Melo, Hoodie Melo, Sweet Melon, Mel, is currently starting power forward for the Portland Trail Blazers. As an NBA professional player, he has already been an NBA All-Star ten times and a member of the All-NBA Team for six times. Prior to the Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony also played for the Denver Nuggets, … Read more
Smartwatches come in all shapes and sizes, but it’s not just their looks that vary from device to device. Under the hood, each smartwatch runs on a specific smartwatch platform as decided by the manufacturer. Some manufacturers, such as Samsung and Fitbit, have developed their own proprietary platforms as a point of difference, whilst … Read more
Casio Pro-Trek watches are a line of Casio timepieces specifically marketed towards outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers and campers. Pro-Trek watches are equipped with a slew of specialized features dedicated to outdoor activities. Pro-Trek’s impressive list of technical functionalities includes solar-powered batteries (Tough Solar), multi-band 6 automatic timekeeping, and the Triple Sensor technology. The Triple … Read more
We’ll be the first to admit. The brand name sounds too plain for some, like candy. But nothing is basic about Candino. They are not common, but Candino watches have been around since 1947. Are you in the market for a refined timepiece with an unmistakably vintage look or an edgy, modern wristwatch? Read on, … Read more
Swiss watches have long been considered some of the best in the industry. Switzerland is home to many of the oldest brands in the watchmaking world and still produces many of the most innovative and cutting-edge watches in the world. Because of this, Switzerland is a frequent destination for many watch collectors. Whether it’s to … Read more
Can a company famous for making good polo shirts make good quality watches too? We get asked this question a lot from first-time watch buyers. In this article, we answer it by looking closely at the Lacoste brand and the story behind its iconic reptilian logo. Lacoste Brand History Jean René Lacoste was a … Read more
The Casio G-Shock watch line is well-regarded for its amazing level of durability. This enhanced toughness does come at the expense of its size as standard G-Shock watches tend to go well beyond the 50mm diameter case range. This means that G-Shock watches tend to be too big for women (see models here for smaller … Read more
If you enjoy hiking or camping trips, you know the importance of navigating through the maze-like wilderness. This is doubly true if you want to go about this activity on your own in locations that you are still unfamiliar with. Knowing how to read the map and compass will help you through this endeavor … Read more
Casio is known as one of the most reliable and affordable watch brands. Many Casio watches are recognizable, especially to those of us that grew up in the 80s. From the iconic Illuminator digital watches and early “Databank” calculator watches that geeks fell in love with just around the same time personal computers were becoming … Read more
Polar is one of the most respected brands when it comes to fitness trackers. Their products are trusted by athletes around the world. However, when it comes to smartwatches, they aren’t the only ones producing quality training and fitness tracking watches for professionals. Other brands such as Suunto and Garmin are also well-known and well … Read more