Maker of the legendary G-Shock, Casio has just announced the second generation of its Protrek WSD-F20 Smart Outdoor Watch, a smartwatch built for sports and adventure that’s been tested to U.S. Department of Defence standards for military hardware. The Smart… Read More ›
Watches
The nicest man in the world finds out how much his watch is worth
Not sure if I have posted this before, but this mans reaction to the value of his watch is just wonderful. Good for him.
Watchmaker Announces the World’s Smallest Bluetooth Chip
Swiss watch conglomerate Swatch Group, owner of brands like Omega and Longines, has just premiered its latest product: a Bluetooth chip that’s the smallest ever, measuring just 5mm2, about a third the size of a grain of rice. Not only… Read More ›
Watches, watches, watches…
Following the initial launch of four models, each with two versions, DH has brought out a new pair of chronographs, the 1939s. These multi-scale chronographs are based on the highly technical models by the likes of Tissots, Omegas, Breitlings, Eberhards… Read More ›
Simplicity is tremendously difficult
Technically, the new H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Purity remains identical to the previous editions of the Schaffhausen-based Manufacture’s QP. And to be honest, no complaints, as there’s not much to improve on this movement. Indeed, it certainly… Read More ›
The Ralf Tech WRV V Automatic 1977 ‘Parisienne’
The Ralf Tech WRV V Automatic 1977 “Parisienne” is not a bargain item by any means at just over the $2,000 mark, but I found myself wearing this watch pretty frequently, preferring it to some much costlier watches from brands… Read More ›
How Did Watch Prices Get So Seemingly High?
How did watch prices get so high? The number one response from watch enthusiasts seems to be “greed” – though “maximizing profits” would be the politer way to say it. Looking at the recent history of watch industry growth, I… Read More ›
The Vertex M100: not for you!
From the early photos and design specs, the Vertex M100 looks like a winner, one that fans of vintage-inspired tool watches might line up to pre-order. But there’s a catch. The M100 will be sold by invitation only. That’s right,… Read More ›
Apple Watch: Convenient? Yes. Indispensable? No
I don’t consider my Apple Watch indispensable. Of course, while reading the comic about losing your phone, I don’t consider a mobile phone indispensable either. A major convenience, certainly, but indispensable, as in life or death? The trick with any… Read More ›
Apple MUST make the Apple Watch round
Apple can use rare materials and tweak the software to oblivion, but making the Apple Watch round would be by far the best way to get more sales, make potential customers feel most at home wearing it and just generally… Read More ›