Vostok Watch Makers is a Russian watchmaker based in Tatarstan. They create mechanical watches with rugged military aesthetics, movements, and clocks. It produces its own mechanical movements, and supplies movements for other brands (Vostok Europe, Volmax, Poljot International, and Moscow Classic) as well. The company owns Briolet, which is a producer of ruby jewels for … Read more
In the past, the rounded gears inside almost all watches made circular watch faces the default shape on the market. While round watch cases can be attractive and stylish, they can start to look dull. For a fashion-forward man, a typical watch simply won’t do. That’s why many guys are drawn to the symmetry and … Read more
While some watch aficionados and collectors are willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on high-end watches, lots of our readers are looking for reliable and affordable watches that look good, tell accurate time and will last a long time. While fifty dollars really doesn’t get you that much nowadays, there are plenty of … Read more
Growing up in northern Minnesota, near the Ontario border, I spent a lot of time out in the woods with my dad and brothers doing remote wilderness camping. My dad had been a medic in the army so we were in good hands with an expert in the backcountry and emergency medical care. He had … Read more
Two of the most popular and well-respected Japanese watchmakers in the business today are undoubtedly Casio and Seiko. Both of these companies are known for their top-tier watches as well as their innovations. Seiko and Casio’s catalog of timepieces differs enough to suit different styles. However, there are some commonalities between the two brands that … Read more
Over the years, women’s watches have evolved from being simple timekeepers into more of a fashion statement. While accuracy and reliability are always the key elements you should look for in a watch, aesthetics are just as crucial to the wearer. Another high priority for most shoppers is also price. While some readers are willing … Read more
Tissot is one of the best affordable Swiss watch brands in the world. Tissot has been around for more than a century and is known to produce high-quality watches and good value for money. Tissot is known for its in-house movements, including the Powermatic 80. Classic designs include the “Le Loche” dress watch line to … Read more
Timepieces are not just functional accessories to help us keep track of time; they can also add to one’s overall style when completing their attire or look. A timepiece can be sleek, smart, elegant, or rugged, but most importantly, it needs to be reliable. While some people spend thousands on luxury watches, many of our … Read more
When it comes to watches, Japanese brands would most likely be among the first ones on your mind. By the end of this post, you will realize that Japan has made very significant contributions to the watch industry. Most of the brand names that you will read here are pretty much well-known internationally and have … Read more
If there are two watch brands out there that always manages to elicit a positive reaction, it is Timex, and Casio watches. Both brands are known for having top-quality watches that come in a wide range of prices and unique designs. Both Timex and Casio are veterans of the industry with decades upon decades of … Read more