Hybrid smartwatches are for those who want a little bit of technology and traditional design: a watch that has an analog look, but has smart functions such as activity and health/fitness trackers. Simply put, a hybrid smartwatch has combined features … Read more
Growing up in Minnesota, hockey was the go-to winter sport. Like most of my friends, I started young and loved the game. But, my dad was not a fan of the hard-hitting and recurring injuries and was always trying to … Read more
Few wristwatches can claim to bridge the gap between art provocateur Andy Warhol and beloved British royal, Princess Di, but then again, few watches are the Cartier Tank watch. Sophisticated and stylish, the Tank has been the refined choice of … Read more
There probably isn’t a more misunderstood marketing term than “water resistant”. Almost every wristwatch is said to be water resistant up to some depth (in feet or meters), which certainly sounds great. Some even claim to be waterproof. But, what … Read more
Hollywood Criminals & Their Watches While it can be interesting to read about real life criminals and their ill-gotten watch collections, it’s hard to ignore the reality of the lives they’ve ruined, either financially or mortally. Perhaps that is why … Read more
While many people just refer to the hour hand and second hand, people that appreciate the design of quality watches will have taken notice of the intricate designs of some watch hands and may be wondering just how many different … Read more
The criminal lifestyle is glamorous. Or, at least, so it appears on TV and in movies. When we read about real-life criminals like Al Capone or fictitious ones like Vita “The Godfather” Corleone, they’re inevitably portrayed more like movie stars … Read more
Love or hate their products, Apple is unquestionably the king of hype. Ever since the late Steve Jobs took the stage in 2001 and announced the iPod, all other companies have been playing catch-up, at least in terms of expectations. … Read more
While Switzerland is the most obvious country that comes to mind when we think of watches, there are many other European countries that make quality watches and Denmark is no exception. While Scandinavian watches are not known for high-end luxury watches like … Read more
A paramedic’s or EMT’s job is extremely demanding and hectic. It’s a highly skilled job that requires some essential pieces of equipment. While a stethoscope, pen light or trauma shears are obvious pieces of gear for an EMT, a good … Read more