Surfing is partly about losing track of time and being in the present moment. In the not-so-distant past, it would be rare to see a surfer with a watch and if they were wearing a watch it might have been a simple waterproof digital just to tell time. However, the rise of smartwatches has changed … Read more
Caravelle watches is often known as Caravelle NY because of its primary and most famous product line. It’s also known to many as Caravelle by Bulova. Bulova, its parent company, produces other watch models under the Bulova brand as well as other brand names. Caravelle has been around for a while, but its popularity has … Read more
Davosa is an independent Swiss watch brand that has been around for more than three decades. The family business that built it, however, has been around since 1883. In this article, we’ll talk about everything Davosa—it’s beginnings and collections, as well as its reputation among watch collectors and experts. We’ll take a closer look … Read more
Zenith watches are Swiss luxury timepieces that have been around since 1865. Founded by Georges Favre-Jacot when he was only 22 years old, the company became one of the leading luxury names in watchmaking. It got its start in Le Locle, in Neuchatel. In 1999, the company was purchased by watch group LVMH, further pushing … Read more
In terms of watch movements, the most common types you would encounter are mechanical or quartz movements. (Although of course, there are other types of watches: such as solar or kinetic, chronometer, and spring drive. Before the rise of battery-powered quartz movements, watches were being run only by a rigorously assembled clockwork mechanism. This means that … Read more
Both Oris and Raymond Weil occupy the same watch price range making a comparison between the two brands unavoidable. Both these watch brands are well-known for providing high-quality timepieces that can rival some of the upper-echelon names in the industry such as Longines or Tag Heuer but are also priced considerably lower. Simply put, a … Read more
In the watch industry, it is common knowledge that Swiss watch brands are more popular than American brands. However, such was not always the case. Before the rise of Swiss watchmaking (and other European players), the U.S. was already leading in watchmaking. In particular, Waltham Watch Company (A.K.A. the American Watch Co) was already producing its … Read more
Are you currently in the market for a mid-range women’s watch? Ladies’ watches within this price range deliver on timekeeping reliability, excellent craftsmanship, and impeccable design. The watches we have compiled comprise all these aspects and more. As a gift or as the final piece of your attire, these watches will help carry the wearer … Read more
We’ve featured several aviation-inspired watches on this website. For instance, a piece on AVI-8, which produces watches that pay homage to different types of aircraft; and a list of the 10 Best Pilot Watches Under $500. We’re adding another brand to this roster of topics by introducing Bell & Ross, a French watchmaker that produces … Read more
In our previous articles on American watch brand Fossil, we covered the brand’s history and reputation, its different collections, and some of its best Fossil models for men. In this article, we’re going to focus on some of Fossil’s best models for women. Those who are looking for a smaller size, or those that have … Read more