Though space travel has been a reality for over half a century, the men and women who have gone up to space are among a small, elite club. For that reason, there is a considerable aura of cool and sophistication around astronauts and anything they do or wear. Though they have bigger concerns on their … Read more
Most students are anxious about taking standardized exams such as the SAT, ACT, LSAT, etc. The mere difficulty of such exams is already a burden to the test takers. Yet, another pressure that they must bear is the time constraint for each section of the tests. As such, they cannot use their mobile phones since … Read more
When picturing a job that could also be a synonym for “tough,” two words have to come to mind: Navy SEALs. These military figures have earned an almost mythical stature due to both larger-than-life media portrayals and the fact that they really do have one of the hardest, most dangerous jobs on the planet. It’s … Read more
For firefighters, the key features to look for in a watch would be durability and water resistance. When it comes to the water resistance, an indication in meters; atmospheres; or bars are placed either at the face of the watch or the back of its case that can tell to what extent you can get … Read more
There are a few occupations where you can expect to take a few licks. Your body will be on the receiving end of some hard contact if you’re working construction, for one. The same if you’re a farmer or any type of outdoorsy worker like a logger. Of course, the servicemen and women … Read more
Invicta is an affordable watch brand that is sold around the world. It’s common to see Invicta watches for sale on online retailers and in shop windows with price tags that have been slashed – sometimes discounted 50% or more. This leaves many wondering how a brand can sell its watches at such a discounted … Read more
In the spring of 1983, Casio released one of the most groundbreaking watches of the 20th century: the G-Shock. Designed to withstand the kind of blows that would disrupt or break most normal watches, it wasn’t too many years before the G-Shock established itself as one of the strongest watches in the world. Even today, … Read more
Many watch owners have never had to wind a watch in their life. The “quartz revolution” of the 1970s changed the entire industry and threatened to make the wound mechanical watch a relic of the past. In the 1980s, digital watches rose in popularity, making old-fashioned timepieces seem out of touch. While a quartz watch … Read more
Sapphires are one of the hardest minerals in the world. They are also extremely versatile. For that reason, they can be found in a lot more than engagement rings. Their mix of smoothness and scratch-resistance has made them extremely popular in mechanical watches as a substitute for both external glass faces and internal metal bearings. … Read more
Casio G-Shock recently celebrated its 35th anniversary, a giant milestone for the watch that some consider the toughest in the world. Designed to be practically unbreakable, the G-Shock name is proudly associated with rough and tumble professions such as firefighters, paramedics, and even Navy SEALS. The G-Shock line has traditionally been a “male” watch, with … Read more