Getting immersed in the world of mechanical watches can be both exciting and overwhelming. There’s so much to learn, which is part of what makes watches so fascinating but also can be daunting to a beginner watch buyer. Here are 19 beginner watch buying mistakes to avoid. 1. Fashion Brands A fashion watch is a … Read more
Ahhh… The bright sun kissing your skin, sand between your toes and a mechanical timepiece ticking away on your wrist. Nothing better. If you’re planning a trip, the thought of not bringing a timepiece with you is a crazy one. So how do you decide which watch you should take on vacation? Well, first… Why … Read more
The Rolex Yachtmaster rose gold is a watch that has always appealed to me. It’s sporty, luxurious and beautiful, looks great on men and women, and best of all, it only costs about $20,000. Wait… Did you just say… 20,000… Dollars? American, human dollars? That’s right. If you’re like me and experienced a bit of sticker … Read more
Dive watches are arguably some of the most influential watches of all time. In fact, it’s likely that when someone thinks of watches in general, the first one that pops into their mind is a dive watch that we’ve all seen before, the classic Rolex Submariner. While the popular Rolex diver is very well respected … Read more
When I graduated from High School back in 2012, my parents bought me a gold Fossil watch. While not the “best” watch on the market, and not the type of watch I’d buy on my own, it marked a special time in my life and I absolutely loved my parents for it. It’s also the … Read more
A buddy of mine from high school just got married! Can’t believe that dork finally found someone who will put up with his nonsense. Anyway, he decided he wanted to get the rest of the groomsmen and I a watch in celebration and as a reminder of his big day. After some brainstorming and research, … Read more
‘What is the difference between a mechanical and quartz movement?’ A very common question among those starting to dive deeper into the world of watches. Quartz and mechanical are two of the most popular types of watch movements. Quartz is a battery powered movement that uses an electrical charge to power the watch. It is … Read more
I was wearing my beloved vintage Seiko 5 the other day, and was wondering, how often does a mechanical watch like this need to be serviced? After doing some research, here’s what I found… The short answer is: there’s no exact time frame when any particular mechanical watch needs to be serviced. Watch companies will … Read more
