Whether you’re a watch enthusiast or not, one of the first things you notice in every timepiece is the dial. This part gives the watch its distinct personality – whether bold, casual, minimalist, functional, etc. As such, watchmakers and designers alike have explored and made various innovations on the watch dial. If you haven’t noticed, … Read more
The Rolex Day-Date, a watch that commands unparalleled prestige and fame. A favorite of the world’s powerful, influential, and elite, this Rolex icon elevated to a status symbol over the decades. As the name suggests, the Day-Date showcases the date and the day, spelled in full. As a result of its stature, the Rolex Day-Date … Read more
Named after the famous Pepsi red and blue colors, the Pepsi Bezel is a popular design in the watch world. It was made popular by Rolex, but many watch companies started to make similar designs, giving the design their own unique features. The first watch with the bi-color bezel style was by Rolex. Released in … Read more
Most probably, you’ve opened this post due to curiosity. Types of watch dials? Are there many different types? Aren’t they all similar and the only difference is the color and/or complications they contain? Well, that’s primarily the reason why we crafted this post – to correct such misconceptions and tell you more about watch dials. … Read more
Unique and bold in styling, the TW Steel watch brand has created a niche for itself in the watch industry. The Dutch watch brand founded by a father-son duo has capitalized on the need for large/oversized watches. The brand’s philosophy – ‘Big in Oversized Watches’ reflects through its many collections ranging from 38mm to 48mm. … Read more
Hugo Boss, or BOSS, is a German fashion house that makes clothes, footwear, fragrances, accessories, and watches. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the brand—its history, collections, and reputation. Along the way, we’ll also include links where you can purchase specific models. The brand is not really known for watches but does … Read more
Japanese and Swiss-made timepieces usually take the limelight when talking about watches, but in recent years, more and more relatively small, local brands are emerging in different countries. This article will feature watches from New Zealand—local brands that were built out of the founders’ love for the craft of watchmaking. We’ll talk a little bit … Read more
Many agree that one of the good things that came out of Ireland’s recession is boosting the Irish people’s creativity. During this period, many designers built their own brands and created high-quality products. This piece will focus on some of today’s most popular Irish watch brands, from affordable digital watches to durable, high-quality military timepieces. … Read more
IWC describes its Portofino collection as “the laid-back lifestyle of the Mediterranean and the very essence of understatement and good taste.” These watches have been around for more than three decades, loved by both men and women. If you’re looking for a simple yet elegant IWC model, this is it. The Portofino has a clean … Read more
The Patek Philippe Calatrava is one of Patek Philippe’s most popular watches. This classic and elegant timepiece considered one of the most iconic luxury dress watch designs. This round wristwatch has a number of versions, including models dotted with diamonds and dials with intricate designs, but the classic ones have the simple, iconic design of … Read more