Watches for the Rough-waters…Part 2
Entering the mid-range is an overwhelming experience. This is also where true reliability rears its head; so, here are a couple of suggestions that help selecting through comparing. You...
Watches for the Rough-waters: A dive into a diverse range
The Diver bug bit more than its fair share. So, the remaining slide rule nitty-gritty takes backseat. We look at Diver-s and start with Seiko-s to honor their iconic...
Trying to solve an eternal debate
The question often troubled me in my nascent days as a watch collector and still does, albeit not that often. But over the years, I’ve been seasoned enough by...
Slowing down a fast-runner
There are two basic reasons mechanical watches never quite caught my fancy and one among them is invariably, the price. Okay, you might argue why I’m saying this when...
Watch collecting – An obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Firstly, it is important to understand that collecting is different from buying in gobs and that pretty much answers the question. Yet, there are hobbyists with tons of cash...
Showcasing the Best in Japanese Watches
If you did a mental survey of the brands of watches people around you are wearing, chances are you will find most sporting one of the Japanese big three-...
Expensive isn’t always synonymous with good quality
So, after years of slaving, blood, sweat, tears, plus all other bodily excretions included, you finally bought your dream watch! Good for you! You wince in pain as you...
Sides to luxury: The watch tale
A $50,000 worth of watch might seem a bit of an extravagant show-off, but watches costing this high are also works of art – exquisite mechanisms from talented craftsmen...
Helping to choose your watch better
Watches bring a fascinating array of functionalities through carefully constructed complications, each unique in its own way. So you must know what means what in the watch market; else,...
How the Watch Became Popular
How the Watch Became Popular Many centuries ago the wristwatch was unheard of; clocks – more properly known as timepieces – had been around for some time, but there...
The Perfect Watch for a Party
Are you a girl who likes to make sure every detail of her outfit is perfect? You may be the type of perfectionist who organises everything down to the...
Christmas Gifts – Watches for Men
It’s that time of year again and the festive season is upon us! If you are finding it hard to decide on the perfect gift for the man in...
Budget Watches for Everyday Use
Most of us wear a watch, and sometimes we want a model that is simple, inexpensive and functional. In some situations you don’t want to be wearing a watch...
Divers Watches Make a Great Gift
Are you looking for a gift for a loved one who enjoys the ocean waves? There are some quite fantastic divers’ watches on the market, and from some great...
Christmas Gift Ideas – Buy Her a Watch!
The festive season is just a few weeks ago and it’s time to turn our thoughts to what to buy for our family and loved ones. Watches make a...