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A Beginner’s Watch Buying Guide.
Buying your first ‘real’ timepiece can be a daunting experience. For most people, it means you’ve had to save up for some time before taking the leap, or it’s a something to commemorate an occasion in your life that you want to remember for a long time. Many variables factor into purchasing first ‘real’ watch, the most important of which we’ll discuss toda...
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Omega has wowed us yet again with this new release – the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M. This model carries the traditional Seamaster aesthetic with its clean, angular lines and robust finish but is fit for use both in the water and on dry land. The main difference between the Aqua Terra and other watches form the Seamaster collection is the inclusion of a GMT func...
Panerai Luminor GMT 44mm
Panerai Luminor GMT 44mm Though one would never guess it by the name, the Panerai Luminor GMT was actually fashioned for the sea. Most GMT models signify flying, where the changing of time zones is a regular occurrence. The GMT on this Luminor model pays homage to the Greenwich Meridian, which was and still is today essential to sailors. Sailors used the Meridian to calculate longitude which deter...
Tissot Heritage Automatic Visodate
About one century after Tissot opened its doors to the world, the brand released a series of horological feats that celebrated its centenary as a proud Swiss watch manufacturer. One of these innovations was the coupling of an automatic movement with a date function. This was the first time in watchmaking history that it had been done. That creation was called the Visodate. Fast forward about 60 ye...
Citizen Eli Manning Limited Edition World Time A-T
Citizen Eli Manning Limited Edition World Time A-T Eli Manning has been unstoppable force in the NFL, a feat which mirrors Citizen’s dominion over the world of horology. In this vein, Citizen in collaboration with Eli Manning has produced a limited edition watch in honor of this American football hero. Citizen, since 2008, has been the single largest watch manufacturer globally with the acqu...
Casio G Shock Aviator
Casio has just released the G Shock Aviator, which is definitely one of their more functional pieces. The Casio G Shock Aviator is the product of many years of R&D and was just tested on the mountains of Chile in the Bio Bio region where there are still active volcanoes. To ensure the safety of the RAF ski team, the slopes were closed allowing for the team’s exclusive usage. The RA...
Seiko SNN231 Chronograph Review
Aviation inspired design is quite popular in the watch world. In many ways, there is a natural overlap between aviation and horology. Both value precision engineering, precise tolerances, and accurate measurement. The aviation watch encompasses many distinctive designs from the traditional type A and type B fliegers like those of IWC and Laco, to intricate slide rule flight compu...
Breitling Super Avenger Military Limited Edition
As an update to one of Breitling’s most successful models – the Super Avenger from the Aeromarine collection, comes the Super Avenger Military Limited Edition. Breitling has always strove to provide superior timepieces for their loyal fans which embody the bold spirit of the brand. In this vein, Breitling holds high the tenets of innovation, precision, and aesthetic appeal when creatin...
Gc Femme Sport Chic Collection Ref # X73008M1S Watch Review
Gc Femme Sport Chic Collection Ref # X73008M1S Gc’s mantra is smart luxury. These watches combine the fashion forwardness of the brand Guess with the savoir faire of Swiss watchmaking. Gc has managed to create a brand with instantly recognizable traits, which have made this brand a force to be reckoned with.
Cuervo Y Sobrinos Robusto Manjuari Watch Review
Cuervo Y Sobrinos Robusto Manjuari Cuervo Y Sobrinos proudly proclaims itself to be ‘Swiss Made with Latin Soul’. The brand was formed in Havana, Cuba in 1882; making it one of the oldest watch manufacturers in the world. In a totally latin style, Cuervo Y Sobrinos has pushed the envelope with their impeccable designs and flair for the innovative advances in horology. The brand has nam...
F.P Journe Chronometre Bleu Watch Review
F.P Journe Chronometre Bleu F.P Journe released the Chronometre Bleu as yet another example of the brand’s forward thinking approach to watchmaking. F.P Journe has dedicated a substantial amount of R&D to this model, which is set to be an ambassador of the fundamentals of Swiss horology.
Frederique Constant Ladies Double Heartbeat Watch Review
Frederique Constant Ladies Double Heartbeat FC-310CDHB2PD4 One of the factors that has led to Frederique Constant’s success with their ladies’ lines is that their watches for women are designed by women. The signature dial apertures at the 12 position, revealing the ‘Heartbeat’ of the watch is also an instantly recognizable facet of this Swiss manufacturer’s style.