Georges Ducommun founded the now 130-year-old watchmaking company Doxa in 1889. The humble startup took off from his backyard workshop and today prides itself amongst the world’s leading watch brands. The Greek name Doxa translates to glory, and its success story is true to the name. As a result, the brand, now in its second … Read more
Nautica Watches is the core company of Nautica apparel and accessories. Originally founded in 1985, Nautica specialized in shoemaking for Hollywood celebrities. In 1994, Nautica and Timex Group signed on a licensing agreement enabling Nautica to take its watches to far corners of the world. Following this, the first-ever watch collection made a debut in … Read more
American watch brand Fossil is oftentimes labeled as a “fashion” watch brand, but it’s really more than that. Over the years, the brand has shown that it can compete with big watch brands by producing models that are not only attractive but also have some of the leading watch technologies today. Here are some of … Read more
Art Deco is an art movement that started in the 1920s—first in Europe (it first appeared in Paris), and then the United States. Also called style moderne and short for “Arts Décoratifs,” this type of visual art design signifies glamor and luxury, a combination of modern aesthetics and craftmanship. Art Deco designs are very decorative … Read more
While some watch aficionados and collectors are willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on high-end watches, lots of our readers are looking for reliable and affordable watches that look good, tell accurate time and will last a long time. While fifty dollars really doesn’t get you that much nowadays, there are plenty of … Read more
If you’ve been frequenting this website for your watch needs, then you may have already seen and visited our reviews on watch brands made and designed in Scandinavian countries like Denmark and Sweden. Next, we explore the neighboring country of Noway. While the country is known for its Viking and nautical history, epic coastline, and … Read more
Timex is one of the biggest watch companies in the world, and one of the oldest American watch brands. With over 165 years of experience, there are certainly a lot of excellent models to choose from. Whether you’re buying your first Timex, or looking for something to add to your Timex collection, this article aims … Read more
We talk a lot about power and performance when discussing watches. But let’s not overlook watch straps. More than just an aesthetic component, the strap – or band – accounts for the comfort level of a given model. Let’s take a look at the different types of straps, bands, and bracelets that you can choose … Read more
Spending a grand on a ladies’ watch is no small purchase. At this price range, you’ve got lots of options. So many that it makes it a confusing decision. At the $1,000 mark and below, you’ll find watches from the higher-end collections of many of the established brands. Our list includes reliable solar-powered Seiko and … Read more
Swatch is a Swiss watchmaker that was introduced in the 1980s. The brand, which was founded by Swiss businessman Nicolas Hayek, shortly gained popularity due to its creative watch design and affordable price tags. We’ve already written an article about Swatch that discussed the brand’s history, its reputation, and some of its best collections. If … Read more