It’s a small world after all- and no, I’m not talking about the kinda lame Disney attraction. Think about how easy it is for us to travel around the world these days- I can wake up on the east coast of the US and have dinner in Europe the same day. The world is more … Read more
If you’ve been looking for a new watch, you’ve probably noticed that manufacturers like to advertise how many jewels their watches have inside them. And if watchmakers are making a point to tell us how many jewels they’re putting in their watches, does that mean that having more is a good thing? Do nicer watches … Read more
There’s no getting around it, smartwatches are the way of the future. In a world where everything seems to be connected to the internet, it was inevitable that the wristwatch was going to join that list. Unlike a lot of products that seem, well, kinda stupid to be connected (do I really need an app … Read more
Sports watches come in a lot of varieties these days. Depending on what you’re looking for, you can find a great quartz sports watch for about $30. You can also spend 7 figures on a sophisticated, luxury mechanical timepiece that would make any professional athlete envious. And then there’s the technically advanced sports watches that … Read more
I hope you sense the humor in my title there. Let’s go ahead and answer that one first and foremost- no, I don’t think buying a fashion watch makes you a bad person. But in the world of watch aficionados, fashion watches can be a little frowned upon because they usually lack the elegant machinery … Read more
It’s hard to imagine now, as we’re neck deep in the digital and connected age, but it wasn’t that long ago that we depended on good ol’ fashioned mechanical precision for timing and calculating. The racing watch is a perfect example of this. Before digital watches and smart phones, drivers used their watches to time … Read more
Although airplane cockpits contain some of the most sophisticated technology in the world these days, many pilots still opt to wear what was once a crucial tool for aviation- the pilot’s watch. Back in the day, pilot’s used these essential timekeepers for all kinds of things. From syncing bombings during war to recording air speeds … Read more
Believe it or not, the tough and rugged field watches that where born out of necessity during the World Wars are still around and going strong today. I think this is pretty amazing in itself, considering how much technology and style have changed over the decades. But it really does go to show that a … Read more
Unless you’re wearing formal clothes on the reg, you may not be aware that there are actually certain watches designed to pair nicely with formal clothing. Enter the dress watch. Dress watches are designed to pair perfectly with formal suits and tuxedos. Their simplistic style are to ensure they compliment your dapper look instead of … Read more
Diver’s watches are easily one of the most widely seen watch styles on men these days. Any guy sporting a water-proof, steel bracelet watch is likely wearing one, whether they know it or not. But what exactly is a diver’s watch and why do we see men wearing them everywhere we go? Should I care … Read more