The ideal specifications for an everyday watch can vary depending on personal preferences, lifestyle, and intended use. However, some general guidelines can help you pick a versatile and practical timepiece. For instance, a reliable movement is a must and durability should be a priority. Aim for at least 50 meters of water resistance although 100 […]
Characterized by simple and clean designs with pared-down dials, minimalist watches prioritize functionality and legibility and do away with unnecessary and fussy details. Not all, but many minimalist watches are inspired by Bauhaus design, a movement that emerged in the early 20th century, which emphasizes the principle of “form follows function.” In other words, the […]
Round cases are the most common form found among watches. However, square watches have their fans too, beloved for their distinct angular shape and off-beat personality. Square wristwatches have been in existence for more than a century and they continue to be a popular type of shaped timepiece. In fact, judging by all the square […]
Skeleton watches, also known as open-worked watches, are not timepieces decorated with skulls and other bones (although, those do certainly exist). Skeleton watches have open dials that allow for a view of the movement inside. What’s more, they sometimes have skeletonized movements that are engineered to hollow out as much as possible, which means you […]
Elite athletes are some of the highest-paid people on the planet so it comes as no surprise that many of them like to spend their hard-earned cash on lavish watches. We’ve previously covered the watches worn by top athletes in 2016, but we’re revisiting this topic with a more up-to-date list. From tennis and golf […]
For some of us, owning less than a handful of watches is enough — especially when those watches are strap monsters and bands can be easily swapped out for an entirely new look. However, there is a bevy of watch collectors out there with dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of pieces in their collections. While […]
When we speak about affordable watches, some genres offer numerous budget options. For instance, there are plenty of affordable time-only, diving, chronograph, and GMT watches out there. However, there are some watch types that are a little more challenging in the pricing department; for example, tourbillon watches are known to be some of the most […]
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 […]
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