Jason Statham is one of the most recognizable action stars of this generation. His spot as one of the all-time great action stars was cemented in The Expendables trilogy, alongside other prominent names in the genre. Not only does he play tough guys on screen, but he is also a legit martial artist – practicing … Read more
It’s rare for the crown of a watch to take center stage but in the case of the onion crown, that’s exactly what happens. While we usually don’t pay much attention to the crown of a watch, there are some crowns that form an integral part of the style and aesthetic of the watch. The … Read more
The power reserve indicator, or Réserve de Marche, is a useful feature that is found on some mechanical timepieces. This watch complication lets the wearer know how much energy is left. In the case of an automatic watch, it’s the time the watch will function without being worn. On a self-winding watch, the power … Read more
Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal or best known by his screen name Jake Gyllenhaal is an American actor and one of the most notable names in Hollywood today. Jake is born into a family with its roots deeply embedded in the film-making business as his father is a director while his mother is a screenwriter. His older … Read more
Why Are Dive Watches So Popular? You have probably seen a lot of dive watches without even thinking about it, they have become part of watch culture and have slowly evolved away from their primary purpose. Dive watches are likely the most popular style of sports watch on the market after coming a long way … Read more
The multi-award winner and one of the most recognizable and beloved Hollywood A-lister, Tom Hanks, has pretty much engrained himself into pop culture history. With so many memorable and iconic roles under his belt, such as the titular Forrest Gump, Woody from Toy Story, Professor Robert Langdon from the Dan Brown trilogy movies, and even … Read more
When buying an automatic watch, one of the important specifications indicated is the power reserve feature. This normally ranges from 36 to 48 hours although there are even some affordable automatic watches with 80-hour power reserves, such as the Powermatic 80 by Tissot. There are some high-end luxury models, that we detail below, that go … Read more
With the sheer variety of watches available in the modern marketplace, there are lots of options that all have their own unique looks and benefits. When you are traveling you want to ensure you have taken the right steps to pack, protect, and care for your watches. Whether you are looking at buying a watch … Read more
Chronographs were originally invented for measuring the movements of astrological bodies but chronograph watches. The term for an extra watch feature like a chronograph is “complication,” so named because they add extra levels to the mechanics of a traditional mechanical watch. The chronograph is actually considered the first complication, but in the centuries since its … Read more
Books stores away centuries’ worth of knowledge that you cannot find easily on the interest. Yes, the interest offers you a host of information quickly at your fingertips. But, it does not compare to holding a book in your hand. Much similar to holding a watch in your hand when buying one instead of going … Read more