Hamilton Watch Company was started in the United States in the 1890s. For over a century, the company had its factory in Pennsylvania, where they produced watches for railroads, aviation watches. It eventually ended its American manufacturing in 1969 and then moved on to the Swatch Group, the Swiss watch company. Over the years, the … Read more
The simple wristwatch is an accessory that elicits a lot of opinions, often heated ones. Whether it’s the style or the features, watch aficionados are never shy about expressing their preferences. Perhaps surprisingly, one of the issues that get watch wearers most heated is how a watch is worn, specifically why some people prefer to … Read more
As the name implies, an automatic wristwatch uses an automatic movement. Automatic watches are ideal for everyday use since regularly wearing them keeps them wound. This type of watch is very popular since it eliminates batteries or the hassle of hand-winding. While many people think automatic watches are by definition expensive, there are many affordable … Read more
Titanium watches offer a completely different appeal compared to stainless-steel watches. Titanium is a lightweight yet considerably more durable material with a unique and slightly muted gray hue that is sure to be quite an eye-catching watch piece. Titanium is a great choice if you are shopping for a lightweight, durable, scratch-resistant watch that can … Read more
For many people, the most valuable item in all of their possessions is a watch. This could be because it’s a family heirloom, or because it has deep sentimental value, or because the watch literally cost them tens of thousands of dollars. Whatever the reason, if that watch were to be stolen, lost, or broken, … Read more
The very first pilot’s watch was developed by Cartier in 1904. It has been said that Alberto Santos-Dumont, an aviator friend of Louis Cartier, requested for an efficient watch that would allow him to keep time without having to reach in his pocket (during this time, wristwatches weren’t a thing yet, and men would keep … Read more
Wristwatches are pretty nifty gadgets. Sure, they tell time, but some also play music and videos or measure your heart rate and track your sleep patterns. Those features can be found on smartwatches, the latest evolutionary step in the timepiece that has been around for centuries. The simple wristwatch just keeps getting more advanced. Yet, … Read more
The wristwatch is perhaps the most versatile accessory in history. Across its many forms, these timepieces can be a valuable tool for pilots, climbers, divers, sailors, and so many more. They have been equipped with dozens of different functions and gadgets. Even today, hundreds of years after the first wristwatch was invented, innovations continue. When … Read more
Skagen, or officially “Skagen Denmark”, is the watch brand under the umbrella brand Skagen Designs Ltd. Although it’s primarily a watch brand, Skagen also sells handbags and other personal and fashion accessories including leather purses and jewelry. Despite the common assumptions because of the brand name, Skagen Denmark is a US watch brand headquartered in … Read more
Hybrid smartwatches are a great option if you want a balanced mix of technology and traditional design: a watch with an analog look but also smart functions such as activity and health/fitness trackers. Simply put, a hybrid smartwatch has combined features of a traditional analog watch and a smartwatch. This is the perfect type of … Read more