Before taking a shower or swimming with your watch on, you need to know how water-resistant your watch is. Water resistance ratings are measured in bars, and can often be found on the watch’s dial, case back, or in its specifications. But, what exactly are the bars, and how are they measured? The more bars … Read more
There are two popular types of watch movements used to power watches, quartz and mechanical. But there’s another that combines the best of both movements. A Meca-Quartz watch movement combines the accuracy and reliability of a battery-powered quartz movement with the snappy, mechanical feel, and smooth sweeping second hand of a chronograph. In this article, … Read more
When searching for an affordable automatic watch, you’ve likely come across the Japanese watch brand Orient. Are Orient watches as good a value as people say? Are their watches, the movements they use, and their prices competitive, or are they just another overhyped brand? Let’s break it down. Are Orient Watches Good? Orient is a … Read more
Seiko is one of the most popular watch brands in the world, and for a good reason. They offer some of the best value-for-money watches at just about every price point. The affordable, entry-level Seiko 5 punches way above its weight, while the luxury-level Grand Seiko is just as good (or even better!) than similarly … Read more
Did you come across a chronometer watch? You might be wondering how it’s different from a regular wristwatch. A chronometer watch is required to meet specific accuracy requirements in various tests. For a mechanical watch to a chronometer, it must measure a daily average accuracy within -4 to +6 seconds per day during testing. Quartz … Read more
As you look to expand your watch collection, you may be asking, “Are Tissot watches good?” Tissot watches are indeed very good. A Swiss brand boasting unique innovations in both designs and build quality for an affordable price. With a variety of styles, movement types, and price ranges, Tissot watches are great for beginner and … Read more
The buttery smooth glide of a watch with a sweeping second hand is mesmerizing. While common quartz watches tick once each second, watches with a smooth sweeping second-hand tick many times. This creates the appearance of a smooth sweeping second hand. Not only does this look cool, but it’s also practical. Watches with a sweeping … Read more
What is a chronograph watch and how does it work? Learn more in this in-depth guide.
The Seagull 1963 is a manual, hand-wind chronograph with the well-decorated ST19 movement offering a great design, history, and value. Full review.
Originally made for professional divers, dive watches are built with durability and water resistance in mind. This makes them excellent watches for everyday wear since you don’t need to baby them as much as you would a dress watch. Plus, you have the added benefit of being able to swim with a dive watch, without … Read more
