Affectionately called the ‘Speedy’ by enthusiasts, the Omega Speedmaster is one of the world’s most famous chronograph watches. Born in the late-1950s as a watch for motorsports, the Speedmaster gained prominence across the globe as part of the 1969 Apollo 11 spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon. There are countless variations of the […]
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NATO vs. Zulu Straps—What’s the Difference?
NATO and Zulu straps are both common types of single-piece watch straps, so what’s the difference? That’s the question we hope to answer for your today! Although distinct, NATO and Zulu straps do share many similarities. As mentioned, both styles feature a single-piece “pass-through” or “slip-through” design, rather than the two-piece design often found on […]
Top Five Iconic Chronographs
Once upon a time, chronograph watches were considered to be essential tools, used in a variety of fields including astronomy, engineering, medicine, and sports. A chronograph, which is a type of watch that includes a stopwatch function, was exceedingly practical because of its ability to measure and record elapsed time. Doctors could use chronographs to […]
Famous Criminals And Their Watches
Whether fraudsters, mob bosses, drug lords, or thieves, the one thing that drives many of these criminals is wealth accumulation. And what do these lawbreakers do with all that illicitly gained money? Most like to spend lavishly on homes, cars, yachts, and other luxury items, such as watches. From infamous gangsters that made their mark […]
A Brief History of Bond Watches
It’s no secret that James Bond is well-known for his fancy cars, tailored suits, and state-of-the-art gadgets, but he has also been known to have some serious watch game as well. We all know that Sean Connery rocked a Rolex Submariner somewhere along the way, and that OMEGAs have made many appearances in the epic […]
The History of Seiko Dive Watches
For dive watch enthusiasts, it’s hard to beat the appeal of Seiko dive watches. Rather than so-called desk divers, which may look and work like a dive watch but have probably never been deeper than a hot tub, Seiko dive watches are constructed for actual scuba diving by adhering to the ISO 6425 standard. Plus, […]
A History of Dive Watches
As humans have striven to dive deeper and longer, the need for underwater timekeeping has only increased, and many of our favorite watch brands have developed dive watches that were up to the task. Ways to seal the crown and caseback, different materials for the crystal that wouldn’t be compromised by underwater pressure, and other […]
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