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 […]
Many of the design elements that we find stylish on a watch today first came about as a necessary feature. Function becomes form, if you will. Think rotating dive bezels (for tracking immersion times), large hands and hour markers (for better legibility), and oversized crowns (for a better grip with gloves). Another great example is […]
Looking for a watch sized perfectly for a smaller wrist? Whether you’re looking to get yourself a new timepiece or a gift that’s sure to impress, there is no reason to sacrifice style, character, or performance for a smaller case size. Here are 11 of our favorite sub 40mm men’s watches for smaller wrists, each […]
If you keep up with the luxury watch market, then you know that there are current-production watches that you can’t find for sale at authorized retailers. These are namely Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Richard Mille sports watches, which are sold out due to their immense popularity. This phenomenon has made way for more […]
Wrist shots, the “selfies” of the modern watch enthusiast, are the perfect way to document your watch journey, whether for your social media or a personal photo album. With photo technology more available than ever, and powerful cameras and editing software built into our devices, it’s easier than ever to capture our wristwatches on the […]
The Watches & Wonders 2022 show just wrapped up, where for the first time in two years, watch industry insiders congregated in person at the Palexpo convention center in Geneva, Switzerland. Over the last week, some of the world’s biggest watch brands unveiled their new timepieces for 2022. With almost 40 brands present, there were […]
One of the beauties of the watch space is that it is filled with endless variety. Whether you want to spend six, five, four, three, or even two figures on a timepiece, there’s so much to choose from. The under-$1,000 watch market is an exciting segment these days as legacy and micro brands are offering […]