The Portugieser Chronograph is one of the IWC’s most popular watches. First released in the 1990s, this simple yet elegant line is composed of 41mm timepieces with a stainless steel case, a silver-plated dial, and an alligator leather strap. This is one of the brand’s sporty-looking watches (see all of them here), especially the silver … Read more
Considered a benchmark amongst diver’s watches, the Rolex Submariner remains a classic icon to this day. Originally unveiled in 1953 under the Rolex brand, the Submariner continues to be amongst the most sought-after professional diving watches. However, as we all know a Rolex doesn’t come cheap. As a result, a new Submariner today will set … Read more
The Navitimer Collection by luxury watchmaker Breitling is amongst the most sought after timepieces worldwide. The iconic circular slide rule design made it the go-to watch for pilots, aircraft manufacturers, and airlines since its inception. However, the Navitimer commands quite a hefty price. Today, the most economical Navitimer can set you back by $4310. While … Read more
Located in Saxony, Germany, Bruno Söhnle GmbH Watch Studio Glashütte (in short, Bruno Söhnle) produces and sells quartz and mechanical watches with automatic and manual self winders. With a little over 60 years of successful enterprise in the watchmaking industry, Bruno Söhnle currently sells across 40 countries. At the time of inception, the company assumed … Read more
Breitling started in 1884 by one Leon Breitling. It was established on the Swiss Jura Mountains. It has quickly become an established luxury Swiss watchmaker primarily associated with aviation. Breitling watches are known for their outstanding designs and premium quality – they are robust and accurate. To know more about the brand, you may visit … Read more
Let’s talk about the different types of bezels. But just before we proceed to that, let us first clarify what a bezel is. The watch bezel is simply the rim of the watch cover. Many bezels are stainless steel, but they can be ceramic for reinforced durability or aluminum for budget watches. While some watchmakers … Read more
Known as one of the world’s most recognizable and beloved cartoon characters, Mickey Mouse was created by Walt Disney and animator Ub Iwerks. Mickey, who replaced Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, started to appear in Disney cartoons in 1928, and later on in comic strips and movies. It was in the same year that the fictional … Read more
Not everyone can afford luxury watches, but there are a number of ways in which one can have a similar (or same) style for a fraction of the cost. In this article, we’ll discuss the three most common forms—homage, replica, and counterfeit. These are all more affordable options, but they have different definitions. We will … Read more
Patek Philippe’s Nautilus collection has been around since 1976. The watch was designed by renowned designer Gerald Genta, who is also famous for designing other popular luxury watches like the Royal Oak of Audemars Piguet. The Patek Philippe Nautilus has an iconic octagonal bezel with rounded edges, a horizontally-embossed dial, and an integrated steel bracelet. … Read more
For this post, we’ll talk about one of the most popular collections of TAG Heuer – the Carrera. It was first introduced back in 1963 as a solution to the poor legibility of the Autavia that was launched in 1962. The first generation of TAG Heuer Carrera was intentionally designed to be free from extra … Read more