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Objectively speaking, the MoonSwatch was something of a horological revolution. A few years from now, perhaps we will talk about it in the same way people talked about the Quartz Revolution decades after it happened (or Quartz Crisis, depending on...
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Amongst the few types of straps one can choose from to secure their favorite timepiece to their wrist, one of them remains as ubiquitous as the Rolex Submariner: the NATO. In a recent article, I reviewed Everest Band’s Nylon straps, perhaps...
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Two weeks ago, an Instagram account by the name of @notyourwatches “leaked” six of Rolex’s upcoming releases. Today, the account revealed these photos to be fake. There were a few signs of fabrication from the get-go, which we will discuss,...
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Since the 1970’s, consumers have had a choice between mechanical and quartz watches. If accuracy and affordability are (understandably) your highest priorities, quartz is the way to go. If you don’t like batteries, can’t stand ticking seconds, or otherwise just...
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In 2021, Omega released the new Speedmaster Professional. Alongside a significant movement upgrade, the Speedmaster received an entirely new bracelet: rounded links (similar to their 1969 “Nixon” bracelet), a generous taper (20mm to 15mm), and a modestly-sized clasp. In late...
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In late 2022 I wrote an article about the Heuer Carrera (LINK) and briefly mentioned the history of Heuer which eventually became known as Tag Heuer. While the brand’s popularity has seen ups and downs due to certain partnerships the...
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A couple of months ago, I wrote an article on rubber as a watch strap material. In it, I talked about the pros and cons of rubber straps, what makes a good rubber strap, and shared some examples. Today, we’re...
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