Newcomers are typically enticed to the watch world because of appealing timepiece designs or the big brand names attached to them. However, once you hang out in this space long enough or listen to what seasoned watch enthusiasts have to say, you’ll soon hear plenty of discussions about watch movements. Are mechanical movements or quartz […]
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Guide to Different Watch Case Shapes
Watches come in a wide variety of styles, including sizes, materials, and most importantly, shapes. While the vast majority of watches are round, this is certainly not the only option. Shaped wristwatches became popular in the early 1900s, especially during the Art Deco period. If you’re interested in learning about various timepiece shapes, then this […]
Top Red Dial Watches To Wear for the Holidays – Or Anytime
It’s hard to believe, but the holiday season is upon us! Aside from listening to cheery songs and indulging in festive foods, another way to get into the spirit of things is by wearing certain colors. Red is of course the favorite shade for the most wonderful time of the year — so let’s have […]
Top Strap Monster Watches
In case you’ve never heard of the term, a strap monster is a type of watch that can effortlessly pair with a wide assortment of straps and bracelets. Traits that typically define a strap monster include lug widths that accommodate the most common aftermarket strap widths (24mm, 22mm, 20mm, and 18mm), a somewhat neutral design […]
Competing Chronographs: Cosmograph Daytona vs Speedmaster Professional vs Chronomaster Sport
Once an essential timing tool in the early- to mid-20th Century, chronograph watches have graduated to become one of the most stylish watch types to wear. It also happens to have a mechanical stopwatch function, should you ever need one. Owing to its fantastic sporty style and built-in practicality, the chronograph is considered a must-have […]
History of the Omega Speedmaster
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 […]
7 Academy Award Nominees and Their Watches
Slated to take place Sunday, April 25, the 2021 Oscars will not be a Zoom cast like so many other recent award shows but will take place at both Union Station in downtown Los Angeles and the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. As we wait for the show, let’s have a closer look at a few […]
Yes, There Are Plenty of Fantastic Sporty Mechanical Watches for Women Out There – Diamonds Optional
Much has been said lately about how the watch industry does not offer enough variety for their female customers. A cursory glance at the current collections of some of the best watch brands in the business quickly reveals that they often rely on precious metals, diamonds, and quartz movements when designing their ladies’ watches. This […]
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