The 9 Best Chronograph Watches Under $500
Check out the 10 best chronograph watches under $500 from brands such as Bulova, Seiko, Citizen, Orient, Tissot, Seagull, and more.
Month: January 2023
15 of the Best Automatic Watches (Without Batteries!)
If you’ve ever owned a traditional quartz watch for long enough, you’ve likely had to deal with the hassle of changing the watch battery. Worse, the watch battery always seems to die when you need it most. Plus, taking it to the jeweler to have the battery replaced is usually an additional cost. Well, what … Read more
The 17 Best Seiko 5 Watches [That Look Expensive!]
The Seiko 5 is one of the best, entry-level automatic watches on the market. Despite being affordable, they still look expensive. Learn more.
Getting Your Seiko Watch Serviced or Repaired [The Ultimate Guide]
If your cherished Seiko watch is starting to show some wear and tear, you may be thinking about having it repaired or serviced. After all, this would enhance its accuracy and keep the movement running more efficiently. But how much would it cost? Is it even worth it? And how do you go about having … Read more
What Is a Tourbillon? Everything You Need to Know
The tourbillon is a rare and complicated watch movement that exemplifies peak watchmaking. This special mechanical movement uses a unique mechanism that constantly rotates the balance wheel, balance spring, and escapement to counteract gravity. A tourbillon is often visible through a watch’s skeleton dial, or open heart, so you can clearly see the interesting mechanics … Read more
How to Use A Chronograph Watch
From its humble beginnings of being used in an astronomy lab to its pivotal role in combat, the chronograph has become a staple among watch collectors. You’re told it’s used like a stopwatch, to measure the elapsed time of just about anything… But how do you actually use one? To start a chronograph, press the … Read more
Are Self-Winding Watches Better Than Manual Watches?
Manual and self-winding watches are two different types of mechanical watches, those powered purely by the mechanics inside a watch rather than a battery. Manual winding watches require the owner to rotate the crown to power the watch. Self-winding watches, also known as automatic watches, have a weighted rotor that automatically rotates, and powers the … Read more
What Is An Analog Watch And How Do They Compare to Digital?
An analog watch is any watch with a traditional handset and dial. Smartwatches and other digital watches with digital displays to show the time are the opposite. Analog watches are the oldest type of watch and are still used to this day. Although some consider them obsolete, many watch enthusiasts, including myself, prefer the physical … Read more
How to Change the Time on a Casio Watch
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Casio watches are the ideal lightweight and comfortable companion for your wrist. Most of their watches, however, have as many as five buttons, which makes it a bit confusing to set the time. Fear not, in this article we’re going to be giving you a breakdown of how to set the time on just about … Read more
The Tachymeter On A Watch Isn’t Just For Style…
A tachymeter is a scale, typically along a watch’s bezel or surrounding the dial. The function allows the user to measure the rate of any consistently occurring event over a measured period. This could mean your driving speed over a set distance or how many watch straps a factory produces per hour. A tachymeter is … Read more
