Fitbit is one of the most recognized brands primarily for its health and fitness wearables. As some may have noticed, this American brand is still relatively young as it was only founded in October 2007. It was James Park and Eric Friedman who thought of integrating sensors and wireless technology with health and fitness through … Read more
Originally, watchmakers used simple watch movements that just told hours, minutes and seconds so that people could keep accurate time. Since then, watches have evolved a lot and there are lots of other calculations that watches can do. Watch complications are features that tell you more than just the time. Mainly used in mechanical watches, … Read more
This watch brand comparison is… rather strange, to say the least. Why? Well, Oris and Tag Heuer occupy a vastly different price range with Oris’s stomping grounds is within the mid-range market while Tag Heuer is well-known to have firmly planted its flag in the high-end watch market. So, why this particular comparison? Well, this … Read more
Any type of race requires accurate timekeeping. The need to measure speed and determine the exact time that an athlete finishes are some of the most essential things needed in professional sports. This is why it only makes sense that horse racing (one of the oldest sports in the world), horse riding and equestrianism have … Read more
In recent years, advancements in technology are being quickly integrated into timepieces. From the traditional analog watches, we now have smartwatches that keep on packing more features than ever. From merely showing the current time (and date), timepieces now have the capability to show your messages and other notifications, track your steps and other activities, … Read more
Orient is a well-respected Japanese watchmaker founded in 1901, then known as the Yoshida Watch Shop. The company initially sold imported timepieces then transitioned into creating their own watches in-house. After multiple name changes, and it wasn’t until 1951 when settled on their current moniker, Orient. Orient has built a reputation for crafting quality mid-range … Read more
A rectangular watch is unique, sophisticated, and timeless. One of the most popular ones, and certainly one that launched hundreds of equally elegant designs, is the tank watch designed by Louis Cartier, which instantly gained popularity in the 1920s. Soon, it became an iconic design—something that not only exhibited prestige but also skills in watchmaking. … Read more
The name of the AVI-8 brand (sounds like “aviate“) tells it all – this watchmaker focuses on pilot watches. The brand’s watch models pay tribute to historic aircraft made by Hawker Aircraft Limited, a British aircraft manufacturer responsible for some of the most famous planes in British aviation history, and with motifs that pay homage … Read more
Mid-century modern is a design movement—a general term for different subjects such as architecture, furniture, fashion, graphic design, urban planning, and typography—that became popular from the 1950s to the 1970s, but remains relevant and popular today. The popularity of mid-century modern design in furniture, for instance, has not died down: people still want the clean, … Read more
Watches have long been an important part of Formula One. Many luxury watch brands have affiliations with the sport, sponsoring different F1 events, drivers, and championships. It’s only natural for Formula One and watchmaking and entwined. The two have many similarities: both require precision, expertise; and both are associated with style and luxury. Many luxury … Read more