Let’s face it, Casio’s G-Shocks are one of the most iconic watches known. They look great. They’re affordable. Are super accurate. Resistant to water – 200 meters or so. Virtually impact proof. And yet… Well, the straps just leave much…
What is the big deal about wristwatches? Everyone has a smartphone, so we certainly don’t need a watch to tell time. Granted, it could be construed as a man’s only jewelry, say, outside of a wedding ring. But there has…
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms One of my favorite timepieces has always been the Fifty Fathoms by Blancpain. Certainly, other watches preceded the Fifty Fathoms as diver watches – Rolex Oyster in 1926, Omega Marine in 1932, and Panerai Radiomir in 1936,…
If you’ve seen part one of this expose on the best microbrands and other watchmakers you didn’t know, you’re ready now for part II. As the world has become smaller, it has become more and more feasible to market fine…
Trying to nail down lesser-known watchmakers is sort of a slippery slope concept. For purposes of this post, I will include those timepiece manufacturers which didn’t originate in the 1700 and 1800s. You know Patek, AP, Rolex and so on.…
