There is perhaps no gift more complicated to buy than the anniversary gift. When searching for the perfect present for a significant other, you want a gift that reflects their personality, as well as your personal relationship, and the amount of time you’ve been together. That can be a tricky needle to thread. An anniversary … Read more
A watch is always a dependable and appreciated gift for a special occasion. More personal than a book or gift card, and less risky than an item of clothing, the wristwatch is both a pragmatic gift and a perfect metaphor for the changing periods of one’s life. That’s why a wristwatch is an especially poignant … Read more
Finding a perfect gift for every situation can be tricky. Between all those birthdays, Christmases, anniversaries, graduations, and other gift-giving occasions, it’s often hard to find a present to express the right sentiment. For instance, a watch is always a nice gift, but how can you be sure that it’s conveying the message you want? … Read more
Technology keeps getting smarter. We have smartphones, of course, and smart cars. There are also smart houses, smart TVs, and smart refrigerators, just to name some of the new sophisticated tech that is taking over every part of our lives. A generation after “For Dummies” books aimed to simplify everything for the common person, our … Read more
The wristwatch is one of the most fascinating inventions in all of humanity’s technological advancement. It is both relatively new in the annals of history, and yet by modern technology standards, almost a relic of the past. Throughout its history, it has been at times an absolute necessity, at others a mere fashion accessory, and … Read more
Watches for the visually impaired have been around for many years, coming in variations that utilize speaking or braille (or both in some cases). Technology that allows clocks to “speak” has been around since the 1870s, but the modern speaking watches are far more sophisticated and now integrate many of the other timekeeping advances of the … Read more
Skiing and snowboarding are not exactly the most affordable sports out there. If you want to hit the slopes on a regular basis, you’ll have to shell out a mountain of cash for skis, boots, bindings, and other gear – not to mention the sky-high cost of lift tickets nowadays. One of the best investments … 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