France is one of the most popular tourist destinations around the world. People easily love their culture, language, food, arts, and of course, the Eiffel tower. When it comes to watchmaking, however, they’re not very much popular. Instead, you would immediately think of its neighboring country, Switzerland. Yet, as we researched about this country and … Read more
While Tissot and Hamilton are both under the Swatch banner, comparisons between the two are often discussed in most timepiece aficionado circles. This is quite understandable once you get introduced to both brand’s enormous catalog of mid-range watches. Watch brands Tissot and Hamilton are compared often. Both Swiss brands are under the Swatch Group and … Read more
In the past, watches were a symbol of wealth and socioeconomic status. Today’s watches are, well, a little different. Almost anyone can buy a watch. And most do so not because of its ability to tell time (they have a smartphone that can do that, plus more), but because they consider it as a piece … Read more
Watches have gone from being just devices that tell time to fashion accessories that can highlight a person’s style for any occasion. However, the functionality must never take a back seat to appearance. The good news is that there are several brands of watchmakers out there that have found a balance between aesthetics and performance. … Read more
Tissot and Seiko are two watch brands that often end up being discussed in conversations among entry-level watch buyers. They may appear to have very little in common since they are from different parts of the world and have very different watch collections, but with both being established brands in a similar price range there’s … Read more
Most people believe that Swiss Made watches are the best timepieces. When it comes to Swiss watches, Rolex, Omega, and Patek Philippe usually come to mind. How about Certina? Have you heard of it? Some people think that Swiss watches are all super expensive. That is not the case. Some Swiss watch brands make timepieces … Read more
Watchmaking goes hand in hand with other art forms. Watch companies often collaborate with artists who turn watch cases to unique works of art. One of the companies that is known for this kind of partnership is Junghans, a German watch brand that is popular for its Bauhaus aesthetic. If this is your first time … Read more
Oris, a Swiss watch company known for its mechanical watches, has been around for over 100 years. This article will zero in on the design and technology of its timepieces, and answer the question: are they good watches? Below, we’ll talk about the brand’s roots, the models that made it popular, and its achievements over … Read more
One usual preference when it comes to the material used in watches is stainless steel. Among the primary reasons is that it automatically gives a more formal and sophisticated look to your timepiece compared to those that come with rubber or silicone watch bands. However, aside from the aesthetics, here are other reasons why stainless steel … Read more
Compared to Swiss or Japanese watch brands, Swedish watch brands tend to be humble in nature and number. They are not globally recognized yet, and most of them don’t produce many models and are literally small companies. Yet, their products can actually surprise you. Swedish watchmakers, in general, infuse Scandinavian design and craftmanship into their … Read more