Are you looking to buy your first watch? Wondering which type of watch suits your needs better? Check out this article to know more about what makes digital and analog watches different from each other. Each type hosts its own set of unique features and types of movements. In short, digital watches use an LCD … Read more
Motorcycles have this notable reputation with thrill-seekers, and it is pretty understandable. If ever a vehicle exudes an air of confidence and freedom, the motorcycle is it. The motorcycle perfectly fits that image of liberation and freedom that appeals to free-spirited souls. Watches can also share some similarities with motorcycles. Both appreciate the intricacy of … Read more
The partnership of the watch industry and tennis started when Rolex became the Official Timekeeper of the 1978 Wimbledon, The Championships. Since then, various luxury watch brands have seen tennis as a perfect opportunity to showcase their products. As TV station cameras capture a close-up angle of a tennis player, primarily focusing on the turning … Read more
When you look at the anatomy of a watch, the crown is an essential part. The crown can be a vital aesthetic element of a timepiece or it can be pretty nondescript but either way, they are essential from a technical standpoint. Naturally, a crown holds a lot of importance in a watch. For one, … Read more
Back in the early 1900s, radium was mixed with paint (producing radio-luminescent paint) to make the elements in the watch dial, such as hands and hour markers, glow in the dark. Mostly, young women were painting the radium dials. They are more commonly known as the Radium Girls. The term has become quite popular because these … Read more
If you are familiar with the different types of watch movements, then you know what an automatic watch is. Essentially, an automatic watch is a mechanical watch with a self-winding component, powered by the movement of the wrist of the wearer. A mechanical watch, on the other hand, requires manual winding of the crown, most … Read more
Standing at the helm of revitalizing the Swiss watch industry, Nicolas Hayek is one of the most celebrated icons of the watch world. He built a legacy by opening the doors for the Swiss watch industry to make a comeback into the market. That too, at a time when the Quartz crisis was rapidly pushing … Read more
For anyone following the watch world closely, know the significance of the quartz crisis of the ’70s. This series of events led to the unexpected upheaval of the Swiss watch industry. Slowly pushing long-time watch manufactures of mechanical and traditional watches out of the market, making them go bankrupt. In short, the rising electronic giants … Read more
As watch brands pursue innovation and modern designs to manufacture a watch, we are seeing a rise in brands dipping their hands in the art of making in-house metals. In doing so, it gives the brands an edge over the others. And, a promise of better performance and durability for generations. While it is true … Read more
Why Are Dive Watches So Popular? You have probably seen a lot of dive watches without even thinking about it, they have become part of watch culture and have slowly evolved away from their primary purpose. Dive watches are likely the most popular style of sports watch on the market after coming a long way … Read more