In a fashion-sense, shoes and watches are complementary parts of wardrobes that some can never have enough of. Shoe collecting — you might not know — is a big deal. “Sneakerheads,” as they’re called, track down the release date of every new sneaker, set an alarm and then attempt to be among the first in the online marketplace to get the new releases before they completely sell out. After they’re.. Read More
What is a Type 20/21 Chronograph?
Every day, people around the world are constantly trying to figure out ways to simplify life. That’s where the saying “work smarter, not harder” comes from right? And the reason we are able to use the benefits of technology to streamline many aspects in everyday living. Now (for all the non-pilots out there) imagine how hard and stressful a job it would be to fly an airplane. That’s where the.. Read More
Watches With Blue Dials
What’s a perfect way to purchase a watch that you like, yet still being able to stand out from the crowd? Changing up the dial color is one option. Blue dial watches break from the tradition of timepieces coming in shades of black or white. Instead, blue dials carry a masculine feel and can be worn with business clothes but also in a more casual setting as well. One such.. Read More
Watch Collecting as an Investment
Is watch collecting the new safe form of investing? A few years ago, cryptocurrency, a type of digital currency without a single administrator or bank, was all the rage. It was the future of payment — or just the future. Bitcoin, a type of cryptocurrency, peaked in December 2017 when its price reached an all-time high of $19,666, before tumbling down 81 percent to its price in early 2019. In.. Read More
What is a Split Stem?
Have you ever seen a watch without a removable case back and wondered how you get the movement out?? In this post I will show how to remove a two piece split stem from a watch. Some cases were designed as a “one piece case” that does not have a removable back. With a watch like this, How do you remove the movement? The first step to removing the movement.. Read More
I Hate Daylight Savings Time
Like many Americans, you probably spent at least a few minutes on Sunday trying to remember how to change the clock on your microwave and stove. Or at least had an internal conversation with yourself about the pros and cons of just leaving them the way they are for the next several months. Either way, this weekend is, we’re guessing, the least favorite of the year as we travel through.. Read More
What is an ETA Movement?
When traveling, you might look down at your watch or glance at a clock and try to figure out your ETA — estimated time of arrival, that is. In watch terms, ETA means something entirely different. An ETA movement is incorporated by a majority of watch companies. ETA SA is a Swiss manufacturer which makes the movement with a history which can be traced back all the way to 1793… Read More
What is a Tudor Watch?
If you’re like millions of Americans, you spent your Sunday night watching the best in film honored at the Oscars. And if you were watching, you likely saw a few commercials for Rolex celebrating the art of filmmaking. While the Oscars celebrate films with big budgets like “Black Panther” or smaller, independent films, Rolex supports them all. Rolex, just like films, have a smaller line of watches. Tudor was created.. Read More
Tissot: Official Timekeeper of the NBA
Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Lakers made their only regular-season visit to the new Boston Garden to take on the Celtics in a renewal of the NBA’s biggest rivalries. In the final seconds, Lakers guard Rajon Rondo — a former champion with Boston — corralled a loose ball and knocked down a 15-foot jump shot at the buzzer to cap an 18-point comeback victory for LeBron James’ new team… Read More
Rolex and Auto Racing
Watches, at their core, are meant to keep time. So what better partnership for a watch company than to work in the racing industry. That’s exactly what Rolex does by sponsoring many auto races to further its brand and expand its customer reach. Since 2013, Rolex has been a global partner and official timer of Formula One. So anytime you may flip by some open-wheeled racing on a Saturday or.. Read More