The EDOX pre-talk In today’s post, we’ll look into a brand that deserves a close inspection but somehow gets missed out upon most of the times. Amidst the flurry of diver watches that keep our lines of vision occupied, this one breaks us free from the fetters that have brainwashed us into believing that ‘dive’
Author Archives: Watch Gonzo
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Sep
Sep
Among the recent, most horologically significant timepieces within the affordable range, Zeppelin rose to lofty heights within no time. It was obvious since PointTec all of a sudden decided to put their heart and soul entirely into bringing back the old-school aviation and formal, dress watches.
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Aug
Aug
It’s only a specific grade of toughness or above that can be rightfully bestowed upon the honorific title of a ‘BEAST’. Those below that toughness level might just drown taking your hopes and dreams along with them to their rock bottoms. But with the BEAST tag attached…
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Aug
Aug
The high profile status of many watch brands are established by their ad blitzes rather than by their substance. It’s not to say they are absolutely low-quality products – we’ll give them that – but high-tech watches for everyday use? Not every brand does it and not too many doing that do it well……
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Aug
Aug
Luxury, in the recent times, is no more a confined domain marked by ostentatious, extravagant displays of wealth alone. Flashy jewels and velvet drapes are things passé; consumer values, expectations and preferences have undergone massive shifts; societal norms and trends have evolved……
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Jul
Jul
Shock protection: A couple of quick facts Shock protection in watches was not around since day one. Had it been, we wouldn’t have had so many mechanical watches coming to abrupt halts following impacts or drops. They plain caused the balances – with large diameters and mass – to break at the fine pivots that
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Jun
Jun
It doesn’t seem this ongoing debate concerning two of the most popular metals will meet its end any soon. You’ll find the ‘Steel vs Titanium‘ debates popping up here and there many moons after you’ve been through this piece. Besides, now that things are not like before, it turns the matter even more complicated!
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Jun
Jun
Let’s clear it right away! Tissot is not a luxury brand which you might be thinking like many others.
Reality is: You will not find any of their global advertising campaigns mention the word ‘Luxury‘. Instead, TISSOT emphasizes upon conveying their watches as affordable luxury with a true Swiss heritage.
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May
May
Introduction Today, we look at one of the most popular brands of Flieger watches of German origin. They are pretty much atypical of what we usually understand as Flieger or Pilot’s watches. They resemble more the instrument dials of the industrial steam-powered machinery.of the 19th-century. You’d be wrong to think that Saxon watch-making excellence is
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May
May
This might sound so much like the previous, ‘Top 10…’ or‘Top 20…’ posts where I had shared info not just about personal preferences but also of others’ but this time, I solely intend to stick to what I think to be most suitable for the age group between 18 and 25; with two distinct divisions –
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May
May
There are some among us who love the feel that accomplishments bring. And there are people who just love having fun in creative ways. There are people from every age group, skill sets and skill levels who are into this….
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May
May
I’m going to go out on a limb and speculate this time, under full knowledge of it might be bringing over derisory comments and remarks from the larger crowd. Only a few will be trying it out.
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May
May
A couple of years back I was bitten by the watch-bug and ever since, I’ve accomplished and maintained the goal I had set back then. Every 5 months I buy a new watch and time is approaching for another; this will be the 6th addition.
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Apr
Apr
“Honestly, separating the fashion watch from a real watch at times becomes quite difficult and greatly moves our objective standpoints, irrespective of our individual tastes.”
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Apr
Apr
What – in your esteemed opinion – should be counted as the current five most significant Seiko watches between $500 and $1000?And what significance does each of those pieces hold?