Chronographs were originally invented for measuring the movements of astrological bodies but chronograph watches. The term for an extra watch feature like a chronograph is “complication,” so named because they add extra levels to the mechanics of a traditional mechanical watch. The chronograph is actually considered the first complication, but in the centuries since its … Read more
The California watch dial style dates back to the 1930s when Rolex was making movements for Panerai to supply watches to the Italian Navy, which asked the company to make a luminous watch for divers. The end product is the Panerai Radiomir (then called Ref. 3646). In the decades that followed, this dial style became more … Read more
In the watch industry, we can often forget how a certain style became popular or why a model was originally made. A lot of iconic watches, especially luxury brands become synonymous with a certain look and the original reason for that design is obscured. However, in the case of watches like the Tag Heuer Monaco … Read more
If you are new to the world of horology, you may have seen watches with automatic movement and mechanical movement. Most mechanical watches today also host an automatic movement. So, what is an automatic movement and how is it different from a mechanical movement? In short, an automatic movement is a mechanical movement with a … Read more
An in-house movement is one where the watch brand designs and develops its own calibre for its watches. You may already know that many of the top luxury watch brands have their own in-house movements, such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, etc. However, many watch brands outsource movements from other companies in order to keep the … Read more
For decades, watches have been an integral part of any man’s stylish wardrobe. Unfortunately, the general misconception is that good watches are only made by expensive brands that market to celebrities and other wealthy people that have lots of cash to burn. Although it’s true that many watches are considered luxury items with price tags … Read more
The 2013 award-winning, biographical, black comedy film, The Wolf of Wall Street, features an all-star cast of actors and is directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese. The film tells the story of banker and stockbroker Jordan Belfort, who gets tangled up in financial fraud activity and lives a life of extreme excess vice. The film … Read more
Campy one-liners? Giant CGI shark? Big action set pieces? It must be a Hollywood big-budget monster movie. There is nothing wrong with that as such ‘popcorn’ movies can be pretty enjoyable. The Meg is an over-the-top action/horror movie starring Jason Statham as a deep-sea mining engineer. Along with a team of other engineers and scientists, … Read more
A chronograph watch expands on the standard functionalities, and it includes additional features such as those found in stopwatches. Due to having more features, chronograph timepieces tend to have more complications and functionalities than your standard wristwatch. Chronograph watches can stop and restart timers without affecting the timepiece’s primary timekeeping capability. There are also sub-dials … Read more
Originally set up in 1758, the story of the Gevril watch company comes with an illustrious history. Founded by a Swiss watchmaker, Jacques Gevril, the company rose to fame for its innovative timepieces and exquisite craftsmanship. In 1990, a Swiss distributor took over the brand, officially launching a series of watches. Following this, in 2001, … Read more