While stainless steel sports watches are experiencing their heyday right now in terms of popularity, bronze watches are another option that shouldn’t be overlooked. Bronze has the unique trait that it will develop an oxidation layer on its outer surface, resulting in a beautiful and rugged patina. The level of patina can be controlled quite […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As the old saying goes, time is money—and this rings especially true for captains of industry. So how do the world’s leading executives manage their schedules? Let’s have a closer look at the watches worn by top CEOs and business leaders to find out. Warren Buffet Wears a Rolex President Warren Buffet, the CEO of […]
Rather than rattling off reference numbers, many in the watch collecting community like to depend on nicknames. It’s hard to deny that “Batman” is a lot easier to remember than “116710BLNR.” Not only is a watch nickname simpler to remember but it can also make it clear which specific watch model you’re referring to. For […]
It was just a few short decades ago that wearing a watch was essential to keep track of the time. These days however, a quick glance at your phone, computer, or any other electronic device can tell you the time. As such, people who wear watches today do it more so to make a style […]
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