While a Cyclops over the date window might be a great addition on some watches, it is not the same for Invicta timepieces. The brand took inspiration from the design of the Rolex Submariner to introduce the Cyclops, but it did not do as good a job. The Cyclops on Invicta watches is a rather […]
Should you buy a vintage dive watch?
Vintage watches are always extremely attractive to watch-enthusiasts, and high-valued like any other kind of antique. However, buying a good vintage watch is not easy, even when you have a high budget. In my opinion, this is not for beginners. The battle with dealers – Even when you won, you didn’t win as much as […]
Pilot Watches – Timepieces that evoke nostalgia
Watches crafted to meet the needs of pilots came into existence when aircrafts were not as hi-tech as they are today. The aircrafts had limited functionality and pilots often relied on a watch to navigate. The pilots often used the watch to check for the distance travelled. During the early 20th century, pilots found it […]
Casio G Shock Rangeman GW 9400 Review
If you asked me now which military watch looks like a tank on the wrist, I would answer without hesitation that it is the Casio G Shock Rangeman GW 9400. Fully-featured, tank-like built, cool classic military green, these advantages alone are enough to make this piece one of the most sought-after tactical watches in the […]
History Of Dive Watches
Watches are one of the men’s accessories that reflect their personality and sense of styles when worn it. Since the birth of wristwatches, different types of watches have made their entry into the market and when we talk about the modern timepieces, dive watches are one of them. Water resistant is the minimum feature of […]
How To Use Your Analog Watch As A Compass
Telling time and direction isn’t something that a person would do in normal situations. However, this unnecessary information would prove vital when it comes to emergencies that leave you disoriented and lost, when finding out where you are is of utmost importance. Even in normal situations, you could use this information however you want and […]
3 main types of watch crystals and how to maintain them
Crystal in this case is not the quartz crystal in the watch movement, it refers to the glass which protects the watch from dirt and water. There are three main types of crystals used in horology: sapphire, mineral and acrylic. Sapphire crystal (or synthetic sapphire) This material is a synthetic compound grown in laboratories. It […]
Famous Dive Watch Brands
Watch is the perfect companion of all adventurous people and if you love exploring the underwater world, dive watch is a must have stuff in your wrist. It was long back in 17th century when the first timepieces were being used under water and with the increasing needs several explorer watches were made in 19th […]
How to get moisture out of your watch?
Moisture is a common problem for watches especially if you live in a humid area where bodies of water are nearby or that it usually rains in that particular locality. Sometimes, condensation occurs when droplets of water get inside your watch because it isn’t water-resistant or sometimes it may have had went through a lot […]
5 main types of leather watch bands
As leather is a favorite material for watch straps, there are a lot of aftermarket leather bands out there which claim to be “genuine”, but they’re actually “synthetic”. If you are on the hunt for high-quality leather watch bands to put your beloved diving pieces on, it might be a real challenge to choose the […]