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Blancpain Fifty Fathoms X Fathoms
Among the 50+ watches displayed on Hodinkee’s Talking Watches With Bill Higgins, one stood out as particularly unique: the Certina Biostar. The Biostar is a timepiece that tracks and displays “biorhythms”: a pseudoscientific theory of physical, emotional, and mental cycles...
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The Rolex With Two Crowns
A Rolex with two crowns?  It seems odd, but they do exist.  These quirky “Double Crown” Rolexes were gifts from Hallmark to their employees to celebrate 25 years of employment with the company.  They feature the Hallmark logo engraved just...
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The Pros and Cons of Dates on Watches
Amongst the ridiculous things we watch people obsess over, oftentimes I think of whether or not a watch should have a date. There are reasons for and against this and some of these reasons are purely personal and other practical....
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Getting My First “Serious” Watch
Speaking of a first “serious” watch might sound silly for anyone who is not into horology, except for those who only wanted to get a Rolex at some point in their life to commemorate an important event. So, if you...
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3 Overlooked Watches: Rolex, Omega, and Longines
To call a watch ‘overlooked’ begs the question – overlooked by whom? Of course, there are enthusiasts who dedicate their lives to learning about watches. They seek out unknown brands and models to expand their mental catalog. It’s hard for...
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Rolex Submariner Nicknames
Rolex has never officially recognized any of the nicknames given to their watches, but that doesn’t stop the Rolex fandom from using them or assigning new nicknames to the most notable releases each year.  Nearly every timepiece in the Rolex...
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Integrated Bracelet Watches: 3 Iconic Examples
If you’re just getting into watches, it might feel hard to escape the hype of integrated bracelets. They were all the rage in the 1970’s, and we're seeing a remarkable comeback in recent years. Unlike the springbar and lug system found...
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