If you are in the market for an affordable dress watch, precisely, the mechanical variety, then chances are you’ve come across the Orient Bambino watch series. The Bambino collection contains some of the best Orient watches, due to their popular classic design and affordable price. This popularity is not surprising considering the classic design and … Read more
What is an ‘everyday watch’? Well, the thing is that there aren’t really any pre-requisite requirements for an ‘everyday” or EDC (“Everyday Carry”) watch. To put it simply, everyday watches can be anything that looks great whether you are wearing formal attire or a t-shirt and jeans combo. Most importantly, it should be a timepiece that … Read more
Watches with the tag “Swiss-Made” or “Swiss watch” hold the highest ranks in the world of horology. What makes a watch Swiss-made? Not any watch brand can easily fit within these ranks. A watchmaking company can claim the reputation of manufacturing Swiss watches if they meet specific criteria. The movement must be made in … Read more
James Bond is the epitome of a suave gentleman, which makes it not that surprising to learn that the character’s film appearance, dating back to Dr. No (1962), has worn his fair share of expensive high-class timepieces. James Bond has been seen wearing several high-end timepieces such as Rolex or Breitling, and even high-tech watch … Read more
Unfortunately for the brand, the first thing that goes through our mind whenever we see a Nixon watch is Richard Nixon. See, the 37th raked up such a bad rep that the name ‘Nixon’ carries with it a scandalous vibe, but are Nixon watches as reprehensible? Read on and find out! In this article, we … Read more
Breda may not register on your radar, yet, but we expect this relatively young watch manufacturer to steadily climb the ladder in the next couple of years or so. The main appeal of Breda is its broad approach to its timepiece aesthetics. The company refuses to be anchored down in a niche spot and instead … Read more
Trying to look rich without spending a lot of cash? A Burei watch may be the right choice for you. This is one of many watch brands that looks expensive but really isn’t. Known for their cheap Rolex-like homage timepieces, Burei lets you wear the overall “look” of a luxury watch at a very affordable … Read more
A reliable and rugged watch is a must for those who prefer the great outdoors to chilling in the safety and security of their humble abode. These outdoor watches are made differently than your standard timepieces as these are typically more durable, lightweight, multi-functional, and feature a ‘sporty’ or tactical aesthetic. The number of good … Read more
When buying watches, one of the most common things that most people consider is design. This is what we see on the surface: factors like materials, size, color, band, and fit. While these are good factors to consider, there is another thing that must not be missed when choosing: the movement. The watch movement is … Read more
Authentic dive watches are designed for marine or aquatic use and have an ISO 6452 compliance rating. These watches must have a water resistance rating of at least 100-meters with a dial that should also be legible underwater and in low-light with the luminous hands and hour markers. Another essential feature in a dive watch … Read more