Remember the gool old days when watches were just about telling time? Well, those times are long gone. Today, a watch on your wrist is more than just a timekeeper; it’s a fashion statement, a cherry on top of your outfit. You might think that the world of trendy watches is reserved for the big spenders, but guess what? I’ve scoured the watch world and found some amazing pieces that won’t break the bank. Electricianz Carbon Z I’m talking about watches that dare to be different, watches that push the boundaries of design. Some are so stylish, they almost make you forget their primary job is to t ..read more

There’s something alluring in the aging of things we own, in preserving the past, as it lends a unique character to each item in our possession. From fine wines and jewelry to classic cars, some of us just love the process of aging. When it comes to watches, there’s no material that creates a more unique aging story than bronze. And there’s no watchmaker that doesn’t know it. Through the everyday wear and tear, a bronze watch becomes a unique personal story for its wearer, something that becomes part of his or her journey through life. The unique patina that bronze watches form over time creat ..read more

Italians are well known for their amazing craftsmanship and design, especially when it comes to fashion brands, but that extends to their watch industry as well. It’s a lesser known and underrated corner of the global watch industry, but Italian watch brands do create high quality and stylish timepieces. You might be already thinking of Panerai, Bulgari, or Gucci, but know that these aren’t the only brands that craft superb watches for the world to marvel at. Bulgari Serpenti There are quite a few other Italian watch brands out there that offer an impeccable style, outstanding craftsmanship, a ..read more

In our overly materialistic world, the philosophy of minimalism has become more and more attractive to those who embrace a life of simplicity and sufficiency, drawing a hard line between having enough and having too much. As with anything, minimalism has been adopted into every aspect of life, from personal beliefs to industrial practices, and the watch world isn’t an exception. Therefore, there are more and more watch brands that embrace minimalist designs in watchmaking, blending both the form and the function in a balanced and uniform sum of parts that not only looks great but also performs ..read more

American at origins and now Swiss based, the Hamilton Watch Company is one of the most appreciated watchmakers in the world, something that has a lot to do with the variety of watches in their catalog, the high quality of their mechanical timepieces and their affordable price tags. When it comes to variety, you could say there’s a Hamilton watch for everyone, with plenty of styles to choose from, many of which drawing inspiration from the watches of old. In terms of pricing, it’s hard to find a $500 mechanical watch that’s as good as and has the same features of a Hamilton. The brand is often ..read more

Curiously enough, despite the arrival of the smartwatch with all its multitasking allure and its flashy functionality, mechanical watches have grown a lot in popularity over the past few years. And though the quartz revolution has made watches so much more affordable and accessible to everybody, the advance in manufacturing technology has brought to us, in recent decades, some outstanding mechanical timepieces that rival the affordability of higher end quartz ones. Hand wound or automatic, these analog anachronistic masterpieces are a lot more impressive than any quartz or digital alternative ..read more

Watch enthusiasts are more often than not biased towards choosing only watchmakers from very few countries, and those are usually Switzerland, Germany, and Japan. That bias has deep roots into the history of watchmaking, with Swiss manufacturers being number one for several good reasons, but there’s no real justification for not opening up to other countries like France when it comes to watch manufacture. Despite the shy attempts from other countries like UK or US to revive their once flourishing watchmaking industries, France actually has what it takes to make a real impact in the world of mo ..read more

Our world continues to see an ever increasing reliance on battery power. From the ubiquitous smartphone to electric cars, and more and more in the past few years, the smart watch, everything has to be charged daily. But do you remember those times when wristwatches didn’t have to be charged on a daily basis? You either had a quartz watch that needed a battery change every few years, or perhaps you were a fan, and still are, of mechanical watches, that needed winding every day. Some might say that winding a mechanical watch every day is the same as charging it, so why not get a smart watch afte ..read more

The world of watch enthusiasts is split between those who share the love for watchmaking and timepieces, no matter their annual income or how big is their watch collection, or if they’re even collectors at all, and those watch snobs who consider you need to spend a fortune just to get a decent watch. The truth is that a good watch doesn’t have to be expensive at all. There are luxury brands out there that go as far as putting precious metals and diamonds into their timepieces only to justify their sky high price and fame, but is it really necessary? Sure, you might look to hand wound or automa ..read more

High end watchmaking is often associated with the label “Swiss Made”, and that’s fine considering the top and most respected brands in the industry are indeed Swiss, but it doesn’t mean we should ignore up and coming brands that craft their timepieces elsewhere. Sure, Germany and Japan are close behind with a long tradition as well, but what about American watchmaking? It feels like the US was left behind in this regard a long time ago – when they entered WWII and switched most of their industries to aid the war effort, but if you pay close attention, you’ll find out that there are a couple of ..read more