Are you looking to add a luxury watch to your wardrobe? Premium watches are some of the best pieces in jewelry for those who appreciate sophisticated and timeless styles. Unlike regular watches, these types of timepieces can last decades —…
One of the tooliest of tool watches guides the way up and out. The majority of tool watches on wrists offer a small set of features. Generally, the most worn are not in the dark, murky depths but, well, everywhere…
The idea of a fashion watch isn’t one that I have pursued too deeply, but, here we go. I’m not sure if the phrase ‘fashion watch’ exists as ‘jewelry watch’ does. In my definition, form far exceeds function to the…
When it comes to spring fashion launches, watches are as important as any accessory. I had the opportunity to meet with Citizen Watch Canada to talk about their spring launch of new watches. Something I wasn’t aware of is that…
GANE WATCHES TO RELEASE NEW MODEL VIA KICKSTARTER Back in April 2022, I reviewed the Gane Type C2 Automatic. I liked this watch, from the tonneau case shape to the thick leather strap to the overall vintage styling. My sole…
The 1970s were a very interesting time for wristwatches. Not only were the post-60s styles making an impact on dial, case and strap design, movement technology was about to create a crisis. The ‘Quartz Crisis’ of the 70s and 80s…
The original tool watch was designed for one thing – survival. The very first watches purpose-built for divers date back to the 1800s when they would place pocket watches inside their diving helmets. Divers depended on watches to know the…
A green dial watch packed with green motivations. In my short time learning about watches and microbrands, one thing I’m seeing in many younger companies is their commitment to green practices and sustainability. Many take their packaging into consideration by…
Perhaps the most appealing aspect of watch collecting to me is how it helps push me back towards an analog world. I want to break the habit of checking my phone for the time and date. Once that nasty thing…
Lilienthal Berlin was one of a handful of brands that I discovered when I first started to look into watch microbrands. Aside from finding more affordable prices, I find microbrands appealing for a couple of reasons, from a style perspective….