Being the huge watch geek… Lover… And addict I am, I’m constantly scouring the internet for cool new watches to add to my collection. I recently managed to snag this insanely beautiful, fully modded Seiko SKX007. SKX Planet Ocean Homage Mod It’s a mod intended to look like the ever so popular Omega Seamaster Planet … Read more
Multi-millionaire real estate investor, ‘#1 sales trainer in the world’ and New York Times bestselling author, Grant Cardone has quite a serious watch collection. As you might expect, Grant has watches that are some serious heavy hitters. Any one of them costs more than my entire humble collection. He definitely has a distinct style – … Read more
If you’re looking for a watch to play sports with, you might’ve heard the term ‘sports watch’ being thrown around. The categories and types of different watches can often be vague. So, what exactly is a sports watch? Sports Watch Definition A sports watch is defined as a highly functional, durable and usually water-resistant watch. … Read more
So, you’re looking to buy your first mechanical watch ever. Congratulations, but first a warning… IT CAN GET VERY ADDICTING. You’re probably thinking “oh, I’ll just buy one watch, that’s all I’ll need.” Well, be careful, because that’s exactly what I thought when I bought my first automatic watch, a Seiko 5 SNXS79 from Amazon. … Read more
Getting your first automatic watch is like a rite of passage. Sizing your own folded link bracelet, even more so. Watch bracelets with folded links like that of the Seiko 5 can be tricky to size if you don’t know what you’re doing. It’s a slightly tedious process, but knowing how will let you skip … Read more
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
‘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
