The Tag Heuer Monaco is one of the truly iconic watch designs of the last century. Moving away from the conventional round dial, the square case of the Monaco just catches eyes. This watch also gained significant credibility from being worn by the undisputed king of cool himself, the legendary Steve McQueen. McQueen wore a …
The Omega Seamaster has garnered a huge following thanks to the James Bond connection; a model that has truly caught the eye of Bond fans is the Seamaster Planet Ocean, worn by Daniel Craig in both Casino Royale, and Quantum of Solace. Even without the famous owner, this watch has enough to stand up on …
The Hublot Big Bang is a modern classic in the world of high end watches. Featuring an incredibly distinctive style, fusing materials seamlessly to create a masterpiece. The brand itself is named for the appearance of the watches, Hublot is in fact French for ‘porthole’, and the exposed ‘H’ design screws around the fixed bezels …
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was introduced to the world back in 1972, at the Swiss Watch show, a convention that would eventually become known as BaselWorld. The Royal Oak has since become synonymous with understated luxury. This iconic timepiece was conceived by master watch designer Gerald Genta, drafted in by Audemars Piguet to create …
If you’re interested in purchasing an Orient watch, this guide aims to provide you with an overview of the best Orient Watches on the market today. Orient got their start in Tokyo, Japan back in 1950, and for a time were considered to be one of Japan’s ‘Big Three’ watchmakers, alongside Seiko and Citizen. As …
The Omega Seamaster was launched in 1948, and is the oldest line in the current collection. Intended to serve as an elegant watch for town, sea, and country, it is easy to see why this watch has become such an icon among dive watches. It is also easy to see how such a watch could …
The Rolex Explorer II has a history stretching back to 1971, launched as a successor to the original Rolex Explorer; a watch synonymous with adventurers, sojourners, and, of course, explorers! The Explorer II is presented in a 42mm stainless steel case, on an Oyster bracelet. It features large hands for excellent visibility. The hallmark of …
Nomos watches are known for their sleek, minimalist styling. Nomos timepieces exude a classic yet contemporary look, the cases are famously svelte, a feature that has helped Nomos garner popularity amongst those who do not like a bulky timepiece. Nomos Glashütte watches are manufactured in Germany, as a brand, they are one of several stand-out …
The Rolex Day Date is a modern classic, first introduced in 1956. The affordable Rolex Day Date homage alternatives featured in this article reflect the best options available today if you love the Day Date but perhaps can’t stretch to the cost of the original. The Rolex Day date built upon the classic design first …
Staying true to the Seiko 5 ethos, the Seiko Sea Urchin SNZF17 features components of almost unheard of quality for an entry level automatic dive watch. The target audience for the Seiko Sea Urchin are those who are looking for a durable, high quality, automatic dive watch at an affordable price. The SNZF17 not only …