21 American Watch Brands – Designed & Made in the USA

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

Bell & Ross Watches – Complete Buyer Guide

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

Pop Art Watches – Watches Inspired By Art

We’ve featured different art styles on Watch Ranker such as Art Deco and Bauhaus —art and design movements that inspired different watch designs. For this article, we’re going to explore the Pop Art movement and how they’re translated into unique timepieces. Some of these watches are already considered rare, while others have just been recently … Read more

Sekonda Watch Brand Review – Are They Good Quality Watches?

“Beware of expensive imitations” is this brand’s slogan. I had to read it a couple of times until I realized how ironic this statement is. While most brands have cheaper knockoffs, Sekonda watches are so affordable that their imitations can’t really compete. Yet, it doesn’t mean that the quality of Sekonda watches is so low … Read more

Dior Watch Brand Review – Are They Good Quality Watches?

Dior is a French luxury brand founded by designer Christian Dior. The brand produces a wide array of items: leather goods, footwear, makeup and skincare products, jewelry, and watches. Dior is one of the biggest fashion houses in the world. Known for its haute couture, it continues to produce some of the fashion world’s most … Read more

Sevenfriday Watch Brand Review – Are They Good Quality Watches?

From the Latin saying Carpe diem meaning “seize the day,” founder and CEO Daniel Niederer adopted the brand name Sevenfriday as the modern interpretation of the above maxim. It is a “global lifestyle brand that creates industrial inspired watches, eyewear, apparel and accessories for individuals around the world who live every day like it’s Friday.” It is … Read more