The watch community has a penchant for abbreviations, jargon, and nicknames. From strap monster and wrist check to Batman and Speedy, watch folk often speak in code. A relatively new term that’s cropping up is the GADA watch, which stands for a ‘Go Anywhere, Do Anything’ watch. As its name suggests, a GADA is an […]
The subject of integrated bracelets or integrated bands can harbor much debate within the watch enthusiast community. On one hand, an integrated band could be defined as one that is not easily replaced by aftermarket straps of standard lug widths. Sometimes, an extra protrusion of a lug in the midspan of the case can prevent […]
Sometimes an occasion doesn’t require 200 meters of water resistance, the ability to time a dive or a drive, or remarkably bright lume. Sometimes all you need is a simple, elegant-looking dress watch that tells the time without being too bulky or cumbersome. Dress watches typically feature nice, supple leather straps, clean dial designs, simple […]
In between sips of egg nog and the third run-through of the Michael Bublé Christmas soundtrack this December, you will surely be thinking of what presents you’d like Santa to bring for all your loved ones, and *ahem* maybe even yourself. Whether you know someone that’s a budding watch enthusiast or you’re just looking to […]
It’s been reported that about 10 to 12% of the world’s population is left-handed. Given this relatively small percentage, it comes as no surprise that most products are made for right-handed folks, which can make them harder to use for left-handers. This includes watches —wristwatches typically have the crown on the right-hand side of the […]