When it comes to watches showing the day, date, or even month, we are not surprised by this addition and have thought of it as a fairly standard complication that is part of most watches we see on the market today. Unless you are a watch connoisseur, it is fairly unlikely you have even given … Read more
When you look at the anatomy of a watch, the crown is an essential part. The crown can be a vital aesthetic element of a timepiece or it can be pretty nondescript but either way, they are essential from a technical standpoint. Naturally, a crown holds a lot of importance in a watch. For one, … Read more
If you have been part of the watch world for long, you may have come across the team ‘certified chronometers’. Alternatively, brands dub them as COSC certified watches as well. This special certification represents that the watches have the utmost accuracy and precision. While many brands tend to market their timepiece as the most accurate … Read more
Looney Tunes, the iconic American short film series by Warner Bros., was introduced in 1930. The series introduced many cartoon characters that have become household names, which include Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Pepe Le Pew, Marvin the Martian, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Road Runner. From the 1940s to the 1960s, the series … Read more
George Clooney is an award-winning actor and movie director. He has already bagged 3 Golden Globe Awards, 2 Academy Awards, and the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award. He started acting in television in 1978, and his acting skill was recognized when he played Dr. Doug Ross in the medical drama ER that ran from 1994 to 1999. … Read more
Famously found in luxury diving watches, a helium release valve also called a helium escape valve, helps the watch withstand differential pressure underwater. In short, when divers stay underwater for longer or explore the depths, the decompression can cause a difference in the internal and external pressure of the watch. This can cause a build-up … Read more
By far, eBay is a reserved marketplace with rare-to-find vintage watch listings. If you’re looking to buy a luxury watch online, eBay gives you a wide selection together with safety features that protect the buyer and elevate customer satisfaction. Apart from its Top Rated Sellers category, there’s a Money-Back Guarantee program on the site that … Read more
When one mentions French brand Cartier, one of the oldest and most popular watchmakers and jewelers in the world, some of the first models that would come to mind are probably the Santos, the first modern wristwatch, and the Tank, one of the most iconic and successful watches of all time. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Back in the early 1900s, radium was mixed with paint (producing radio-luminescent paint) to make the elements in the watch dial, such as hands and hour markers, glow in the dark. Mostly, young women were painting the radium dials. They are more commonly known as the Radium Girls. The term has become quite popular because these … Read more
Although it may seem like a basic concept for any watch enthusiast, getting a watch band with proper sizing is vital to wearing a watch that is both comfortable and attractive on your wrist. With the sheer variety of watches available on the market, there is certainly a model for everyone and a perfect fit … Read more