Gonzo’s Postbag [XLV] – QUARTZ VS. AUTOMATIC: WHO IS WINNING?
Q. Dear Gonzo, I have been following your column and I found my interest on watches growing leaps and bounds; it’s been quite a while. I have accumulated a...
Ceramic vs. Porcelain – How do they differ?
Among the least understood of all synthetic materials used in making watches, ceramics and porcelain are perhaps discussed about the least. Not just expensive brands like Rolex, Omega, IWC...
Which Seiko automatic movement is the best? – II
For those who need a recap, please click here. Big names involved That means – whether it’s a rivalry or an alliance – this thing is going to be...
Clearing the ‘Mall Watches’ stigma (II)
Mall Ninja gave you enough entertainment, I presume. Them willing to catch up with the entire conversation, this is for you! Mulling ‘bout the mall Shopping malls today are...
Do dress watches necessarily need to be expensive?
Among many-a-male obsessions, watches are one, occupying a place both large and prominent both in their hearts and in their respective wardrobes and often, what many of us initially...
Fashion watches that are worth a second look
The inside matter: Fast and brief Let us not get into the formal definition for a fashion watch. We shall only be talking about watches by brands that do...
Tissot Alpine On-Board Special Edition Automatics: To ignite and incite a passion
Linking passions together From past references, it’s very much evident that both similarities and influences from the automobile industry are noticed aplenty among watch designs. Often, the same materials...
Fashion watches Do they really put a stigma on your taste?
People with a fashion watch on their respective wrists, most often, face scary comments about the thing they are wearing. I find it pretty ridiculous. Maybe it’s because I...
Some military watches that are worth a look!
Military watches are easily recognizable. They come covered mostly in black, green, gray or camo, in PVD or DLC. Neither their color scheme, nor their size and built are...
ICE-SAR Arctic: Cool tools from Luminox
Fans see the GODSEND in it; professionals too, curiously, try catching information floating around and about it. It is not the first watch you choose without even a clue...
Invicta: Taking a closer look
Observations Raise the topic of Invicta watches and you will find many ready to throw more than a little cold water on the conversation. Serious collectors are the biggest...
Top 5 names in sports-luxury watches: Call them ‘Timeless’, if you will
Amidst myriad crappy choices in this particular category, these 5 will fill you in. Concerns about luxury watches in the sports category provide today the chance for offering this...
The journey of the Valjoux 7750: To the 7753 and RW5000
Pre-talk It all started from the Valjoux 7750; an integrated cam-operated, automatic chronograph movement. Valjoux was a part of ETA before and the caliber 7750 they built is still...
Gonzo’s grumblings: Are Emporio Armani watches a worthwhile purchase?
“-Oh, not another horologist’s rant!” Not everyone is interested in the technical contents of a watch – which I understand – some are not at all! All they want...
A return gift for the wedding ring
So many people hold this wrong notion that a gift out of gratitude or love must be a Patek Philippe or Rolex or a Lange but frankly speaking, a...