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
Below we cover the pros and cons of wearing a watch on the course. If you are looking for a good GPS Golf Watch see here. The pitfalls of wearing a watch while golfing: There’s certainly no rule that requires golfers play without their watches, but I’ve found that most professionals and serious golfers do … Read more
Watches are an accessory that can vastly improve an outfit or give you an air of sophistication. Unfortunately, for certain people, wearing most normal wristwatches isn’t an option. These people have an allergy to nickel and it can cause anything from mild irritation to extremely painful rashes. For people who do suffer from nickel allergies, … Read more
Nixon is a very popular, American brand in the fashion watch arena that’s been making a big splash in recent years. They offer countless design options to fit your personal style and fashion tastes. When Andy Laats and Chad DiNenna co-founded Nixon in 1998 they started with just 7 watch models ranging from $65 to $120. … Read more
There are so many choices to make when buying a new watch, it can be incredibly frustrating. You must select the style, the timekeeping mechanism, the accessories, and so much more. Surprisingly, one of the most vexing issues when choosing a watch is fit. You might think that because the watch band is adjustable, any … Read more
Nursing is one of the hardest but least glamorous jobs around. Nurses save lives, deal with an onslaught of crises every day, and comfort families, usually never leaving their feet for more than a few minutes on a 12-hour shift. Doctors get all the acclaim (and glossy television shows), but without nurses, hospitals couldn’t function. … Read more