I love movies. Whether a crowd-pleasing blockbuster, a dark comedy, a stirring drama, or an experimental arthouse film, for a couple of hours, I get lost in the experience. The larger-than-life world of cinema has been a favorite escape for me since I was a child. Watching a movie on a big screen, in particular, … Read more
When you shop for watches, you’ll frequently see cases and bands made out of stainless steel. Of course, many watch straps are leather, cloth, or any number of other materials, but for the case, stainless steel is usually your best bet. This is because stainless steel doesn’t rust and is remarkably strong, especially for the … Read more
Bauhaus was initially a school of art, thought, and design that emerged in Germany in the year 1919. Moreover, the German word “Bauhaus” literally means “building house” (Bau– building + Haus house) in English. The Bauhaus design movement has inspired top watch brands to create watches that match the aesthetics of this design principle. Bauhaus-style watches … Read more
As a result of the rounded mechanisms inside almost all timepieces, most watch designs simply follow function, resulting in a glut of the commonplace circular watch faces. Of course, such models can be attractive and stylish, but far more often they are dull and simplistic. For a fashion-forward woman, a typical watch simply won’t do. … Read more
Pronounced as Movement, MVMT stirred the watch industry when Forbes hailed it as “the fastest-growing watch brand.” Relying heavily on social media and digital advertising, MVMT watches are now available and sold in over 160 countries worldwide. With more than 3.6 million likes on Facebook and around a million followers on Instagram, it sure has surpassed account … Read more
Michael Kors, as introduced in its official website, boasts of being “a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear.” It was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, with principal executive offices in London and operational headquarters in New York. This namesake company was started in 1981 and now sells clothes, shoes, watches, handbags and … Read more
Sailing watches were originally only made by the best luxury watchmakers. The Rolex Yacht-Master, for example, is one of the most iconic yachting watches ever sold. Or take the Swiss luxury brand Breguet which has specialized in nautical watches for over 200 years making chronometers for the French Royal Navy. For example, the Breguet Marine … Read more
Ingersoll Watch Company, also known shortly as Ingersoll, may not be as popular as other watch brands such as Rolex, Omega, and the like. Yet, it has a rich history that goes as far back to the 1800s. To keep the brand alive, its ownership has been transferred to different companies throughout the years. The brand … Read more
Hamilton Watch Company is a Swiss manufacturer of wristwatches currently based in Bienne, Switzerland. Yes, you read that right, and Hamilton is a Swiss brand. However, many consumers still perceive the watch brand as an American one. But they are not entirely wrong, the Hamilton Watch Company can trace its roots back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. … Read more
The summer breeze blowing your hair; the heat of the sun kissing your skin, giving you the perfect tan; the calming and leisureful bodies of water to splash into; the sand between your toes; and all those beaches you can explore and revel in the beauty of—the summertime can be a very relaxing, fun, and … Read more