Archive | September, 2009
Gerald Genta
Every once in a while, a designer comes along that breaks the mold of what a timepiece can be. There can be no denying that in the 40 years since the founding of Gerald Genta watches, that mold has been broken several times over. The man who designed the single most complicated wristwatch in history [...]
Continue reading...Freestyle
25. September 2009
Freestyle manages to do what many thought was impossible: they offer an incredible range of innovative and beautiful timepieces without coming across as pretentious. There is a huge difference between the old time designers and manufacturers who have been in the timepiece business for centuries and companies that are newer to the game. The older [...]
Continue reading...Ulysse Nardin
22. September 2009
Most of the time, we consider timepieces to be standard, everyday items. Yet there was a time when any timepiece was truly considered a thing of wonder. The history of this ancient craft reminds us that people have been making these delicate and impressive machines for centuries. While it is true that [...]
Continue reading...Tommy Hilfiger
19. September 2009
What really makes a mens watch desirable is sometimes hard to put your finger on. Style is naturally important, as is workmanship and quality. For some people, the latest features are what really matters, or the durability necessary to be a good sports accessory. But if there was one thing that most [...]
Continue reading...Carrera
16. September 2009
For four years starting in 1950, a legendary and grueling road race was held on Mexico’s Panamericana Highway. The spirit of competition, speed and strength under extreme conditions exemplified in this race is the design inspiration for Carrera watches. This brand seeks to bring determination and endurance to a timepiece. The race [...]
Continue reading...Corum
13. September 2009
Corum is known for its progressive attitude towards design and precise approach to quality. Not one to rest on its achievements, the brand has consistently improved and updated its line since its first mens watches were sold. From its famed Liberty coin dials of its early lines to the trend setting models currently [...]
Continue reading...Vostok
10. September 2009
Where mens watches are made is often of the first thing that people think about when deciding which brand to buy. Brands from Switzerland are of course known for their mechanical superiority, while brands from Italy are known for their undying commitment to style. Japanese designs are noted for their reliability and affordability. [...]
Continue reading...Casio
7. September 2009
The first product made by Casio was, surprisingly, a rather unusual cigarette holder called the yubiwa pipe. It would have been hard to predict that the digital revolution of the 1970s that all but wiped out traditional timepieces would be led by this company. Timepieces have not been made or marketed in the [...]
Continue reading...Wize & Ope
6. September 2009
When you’re searching for something as personal as a mens watch, finding a model that is truly you sometimes seems like it’s entirely impossible. While this might be somewhat of an exaggeration, the truth is that it’s very difficult to find something that really fits into your own personal sense of style, especially if [...]
Continue reading...Geneve
6. September 2009
Often times, in this day and age, it can be difficult to find a timepiece that has simple, understated elegance but also the best Swiss movement and craftsmanship. One such brand is Geneve. For decades now, this brand has been quietly carving out its niche as a maker of some of the finest timepieces in [...]
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28. September 2009
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