Watches made with bronze, a material that has been used for thousands of years, were not always part of watchmakers’ luxury lines. Back then, stainless steel was preferred because of its resistance to oxidation and discoloration. Bronze, meanwhile, is the opposite—it quickly oxidizes and tarnishes way faster. However, these two things made bronze watches popular … Read more
The 80s was a significant decade in pop culture and fashion. This period was well-known for a lot of things—music (new wave, hip-hop) and music devices like The Walkman, companies like Nintendo, which produced classic video games, and blockbuster movies like Star Wars, The Goonies, and Back to the Future, and so on. When talking … Read more
Founded in 2012, Naviforce is a Chinese brand known for its affordable tactical and sports watches and inexpensive women’s dress watches. Although relatively new in the watchmaking industry, it believes it can make a difference by creating timepieces that have personality and durability. With humble beginnings in the city of Guangzhou, its founder valued from … Read more
Specializing in military specification watches, the MWC (Military Watch Company) was founded in 1974 by Swiss watchmaker Wolfgang Obrigheimer. Based in Zurich, the company is known to make timepieces to tender for contracts with armed forces and military units. For decades, MWC has supplied military-grade watches to many armed forces and military units. Although they … Read more
It was 2016 when the Phoibos brand was first established. With the objective of creating watches that are sturdy and functional and also classy, the watch company worked hard to introduce to the world China-made timepieces that not only serve as accessories but also as tools. In 2018, Phoibos first released its original watch design. … Read more
Samsung is easily one of the most recognizable brands in the world. They are one of the world leaders when it comes to electronics. Their Samsung Galaxy smartphones, in particular, are often considered as a top 3 flagship smartphone in the respective year that they were released. But, of course, that alone does not automatically … Read more
Amazfit is currently one of the biggest players in the smartwatch industry. They boast a diverse collection of smartwatches that are targeted towards different kinds of audiences, niches, and price points. They are also currently the second-largest wearable manufacturer. But of course, simply having a lot of products doesn’t automatically make a company a great … Read more
Overall Verdict The Amazfit GTR is a highly competitive smartwatch in the sub 200 USD price range. It has all the design elements and the hardware to pull off its features. Unfortunately, its software experience and companion app will make you think twice about picking this one up. PROS CONS ✅ 2-Week Battery Life ❌ … Read more
Netflix hit series Stranger Things did not only enjoy popularity for its exciting storyline and brilliant cast. It was also praised for a spot-on depiction of the 80s, with a well-researched soundtrack and costume choices. Set in the fictional town of Hawkins Indiana, this is a sci-fi show that has garnered many awards and nominations … Read more
For many people, watches are known as status symbols. A watch can show not only one’s good taste but power as well. In this article, we are going to talk about the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of some of the world’s biggest companies and the watches that they have been spotted wearing. While CEOs are … Read more