Day-Date watches are, well, pretty self-explanatory. These are timepieces that incorporate day-date complication, displaying the current day and date and standard timekeeping capability. Both day and date are displayed within tiny apertures within the dial face. The positioning of these apertures varies depending on the brand’s design. However, the most common or traditional design is … Read more
Quartz movement shook the world of watches in the ’70s. Despite any preconceptions about the quality of a quartz watch, various brands have proven that a well-designed and conceptualized quartz watch is worth every penny. Quartz watches have reliable performance, durable life, and refreshing designs, making them appealing to those who cannot afford a mechanical … Read more
The quartz watch was introduced by one of the premier Japanese watchmakers in the market, Seiko, in 1969. The introduction of this revolutionary new horological movement kickstarted the Quartz Revolution of the 70s, which saw these types of timepieces overtake the traditional automatic/mechanical movement. With quartz watches definitively overtaking mechanical movement timepieces, all other watchmakers … Read more
Oversized and sporty bold watches made a mark on the industry decades ago. The ’60s first saw the likes of such big watches and non-traditional placement of watch crowns and pushers that tempted watch lovers from across the world that were looking for more contemporary designs. This trend paved the way for innovative designs, including … Read more
Field watches continue to be a popular choice due to their simple, classic design. Many other types of tool watches like dive or pilot watches often have busy dials and chunky dials. Field watches, on the other hand, excel at simple design, legible dials and utilitarian straps which makes them a great choice for an … Read more
The movement in a watch is often thought of as a timepiece’s heart or its engine. The movement is defined as the parts below the surface that keep the watch operating. The majority of the time you can not see the movements unless you have a Skeleton Watch In this article, we are going to … Read more
As a watch lover, I can appreciate the intricacies and aesthetics of different watch complications and the look of the subdials on my favorite Chronograph. But on some occasions, I just want a classic-looking watch to tell the time. Apart from the simple and minimalistic design of a time-only watch, these watches remind us … Read more
The 46th president of the United States of America certainly has good taste when it comes to timepieces. President Biden wears a wide variety of watches to his many public appearances. Interestingly enough, he seems to be fond of a wide range of watch brands, from the more affordable “everyman” appeal of a Seiko watch … Read more
The world of horology is, predominantly, run by large watch conglomerates. You may have come across names like the Swatch Group, the Richemont Group, among many others. These big groups are responsible for the successful functioning and distribution of many watch brands. What most people don’t know is that popular watch brands who you might … Read more
You may have heard of the term Flyback Chronograph or even seen it on a watch you have been looking at, but are wondering exactly what this function does. A Flyback Chronograph a type of watch complication that allows the wearer to reset the Chrono timer without having to first stop the chronograph. On a … Read more