Back in 1945, the Rolex Datejust was the first wristwatch to display the date on the dial. Today it is a classic timepiece and one of the most recognizable watches ever made. The original Datejust did not have the iconic 2.5 times magnification Cyclops lens that is now associated with the Datejust. You can see […]
If you’re looking for a high-quality pocket watch, we have a great list of brands that should top your list of considerations. I know it’s a pain to track down which manufacturers still make pocket watches. The market (and internet) seem to be flooded with cheap versions that are sure to not stand the test […]
There’s a special connection between a man and his watch. So when it comes time to make a new purchase, the plethora of options available make it a daunting tasks. I’ll be the first to admit that with all of the watch brands out there it’s near impossible to narrow down the best watches for under […]
I’ve owned both the Seiko 5 and the Timex Weekender for about a year. My wife purchased the Seiko 5 for me as a gift while I bought the Weekender to have a good-looking, inexpensive watch that I would’t worry about damaging. Both have performed well during the time I’ve owned them. I wear the […]
What makes Speake-Marin watches so cool? Well let’s see. Watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin is the basis for Pierce Brosnan’s character in the upcoming thriller Survivor. Speake-Marin has been designing beautiful watches and watch movements for years. He developed and built high-end complications for Renaud & Papi (now Audemars Piguet Renaud & Papi SA). If you have to […]
Sometimes you just can’t find what it is you’re looking for. If you have the right tools at your disposal or know someone with the skills needed to make a custom item, you will always be glad you chose the custom option over something less suited to your tastes. Before leaving the U.S. for Vietnam […]
Before the Swiss dominated the watch scene, American-made watches reigned supreme. And while I am not opposed to Swiss-made watches I always feel good when I buy something made in America (usually partly made in America). Oh well… what else can you expect with globalization. As of late, more and more watch manufacturers are popping […]