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
Chances are, even if you have never owned a watch in your life, you know the name “Rolex.” The brand is essentially synonymous with fine timepieces, the same way Kleenex and Google have become shorthand for their respective industries. Owning a Rolex is much more than just having a nice watch; it is a status … Read more
Teenagers are many things: loud, energetic, moody, passionate, messy, and completely opposed to filters, to name a few characteristics. Alas, rarely are those raging cauldrons of emotion and hormones described as careful or conscientious with their property (or anyone else’s, for that matter). Giving a teenager a nice gift is always a big risk. One … Read more
Is there any more satisfying cinematic moment than the ending of a courtroom drama? The noble lawyer, who has staked their career on the outcome, gives a rousing closing argument and for a few minutes your faith in justice is reaffirmed. I’m sure more than a few real-life lawyers were inspired to pursue a law … Read more
Obviously, technology is pretty cool. We can talk face-to-face with someone 2,000 miles away, read an entire book, and see satellite images of the whole planet, all via our phones. Admittedly, though, some technology is a little weird. Those same phones broadcast our location 24/7 and provide us with a never-ending stream of news and … Read more
A watch is many things. First and foremost (arguably), it’s a timepiece. Beyond that, it can be a fashion statement, a status symbol, a personal assistant, a very expensive calculator, and so much more. For many collectors, a watch can be another thing: an investment. Excuse the pun, but some watches are timeless. Watches from … Read more
Beginning in the latter half of the 20th century, wristwatches began to get cheaper and more accurate. This was due to the invention of the quartz watch, which is an electrical or battery-powered watch. Quartz is the most common alternative to a mechanical watch. Quartz watches can be cheap or jaw-droppingly expensive. What quartz watches … Read more
Chances are, right now, you’re wearing a watch. It’s possibly a prized possession or a gift from a loved one. The wristwatch has gone from status symbol to practical necessity and back to status symbol over its illustrious career. Even as mobile phones challenge the need for a watch, people still love them. No matter … Read more
All the hard work and years of stress have paid off. The all-nighters, the missed meals, the total abandonment of the faintest semblance of a social life have led to this: your kid is on their way to medical school. You couldn’t be prouder of her (or him) and even though it’s going to mean … Read more
For most people, when thinking of a quality timepiece, the first thing that comes to mind is a “Swiss Watch”. Swiss watches have a reputation for being of the highest quality, both in terms of how they operate and in relation to their individual components. Watches made in Switzerland haven’t always been the best on … Read more