Founded in 1908 in Biel, Switzerland, Concord is a luxury watch brand known for incorporating precious stones and metals in their watches. It is part of the Movado Group, which manufactures and distributes other high-end watch brands, such as Movado, Hugo Boss, Coach, and Ebel. Considered one of the top watch designers of today, it … Read more
We covered what watch magnetization is and how to tell if a watch is magnetized, what devices to use in order to demagnetize them. Watch magnetization has been a common problem among owners of automatic and mechanical watches. Many watch companies have attempted and continue to create models that will significantly lessen or better yet, … Read more
Breitling started in 1884 by one Leon Breitling. It was established on the Swiss Jura Mountains. It has quickly become an established luxury Swiss watchmaker primarily associated with aviation. Breitling watches are known for their outstanding designs and premium quality – they are robust and accurate. To know more about the brand, you may visit … Read more
Tag Heuer and Hamilton are two well-known watch brands that have managed to make a name for themselves globally. Both offer beautifully crafted timepieces that are sure to turn heads no matter where you go. In terms of reputation, Tag Heuer takes the clear lead, but what about in overall performance, design, and value for … Read more
Zenith and Omega are both well-known Swiss luxury watch brands, so if you have any interest in timepieces, you have undoubtedly come across these two giants in the industry. Not only are these two known within the watch market, but they have also managed to crack the mainstream as well, especially Omega as it is … Read more
Let’s talk about the different types of bezels. But just before we proceed to that, let us first clarify what a bezel is. The watch bezel is simply the rim of the watch cover. Many bezels are stainless steel, but they can be ceramic for reinforced durability or aluminum for budget watches. While some watchmakers … Read more
Known as one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved cartoon characters, Mickey Mouse was created by Walt Disney and animator Ub Iwerks. Mickey, who replaced Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, started to appear in Disney cartoons in 1928, and later on in comic strips and movies. It was in the same year that the fictional … Read more
Not everyone can afford luxury watches, but there are a number of ways in which one can have a similar (or same) style for a fraction of the cost. In this article, we’ll discuss the three most common forms—homage, replica, and counterfeit. These are all more affordable options, but they have different definitions. We will … Read more
The aviation-inspired British Luxury watchmaking brand, Bremont Chronometers pioneers in sophisticated, award-winning and durable timepieces. Every Bremont piece remains exquisitely designed and meticulously hand-built in limited numbers. As a result, the watch brand manufactures just 8,000-10,000 watches every year. Currently, the British watchmaking company based out of Henley-on-Thames is now almost two decades into successful … Read more
Patek Philippe’s Nautilus collection has been around since 1976. The watch was designed by renowned designer Gerald Genta, who is also famous for designing other popular luxury watches like the Royal Oak of Audemars Piguet. The Patek Philippe Nautilus has an iconic octagonal bezel with rounded edges, a horizontally-embossed dial, and an integrated steel bracelet. … Read more