The Zenith Military Connection The military has used watches since the 1800’s. However, their place as indispensable tools for combat began in WWI. It was then that military forces began tapping certain watchmakers to design and manufacture watches w…
Miles Davis: The Early Years Jazz as we know it wouldn’t be quite the same without the indispensable impact of Miles Davis. He wasn’t just one of the most influential musicians of his era. He also continues to inspire modern musicians today. At the s…
Best Dress Watches for Men The dress watch is a subjective breed of timepiece. Other watch categories – like pilot, dive, racing, or military watches – are easier to define. You can set them apart by a certain set of characteristics, primarily regard…
Rolex Explorer or Rolex Submariner? 1953 was an important year for Rolex and two of its most beloved tool watches. That year, the brand introduced both the Submariner and the Explorer. With each model, Rolex focused on both form and function. When lo…
The Founding of A. Lange and Sohne A. Lange and Sohne was one of the first watchmakers to set up shop in the now-iconic town of Glashutte in Germany. It was founded by Adolf Lange in 1845. Before establishing his namesake brand, Lange worked as an ap…
The Early Days of Watches For centuries, watches were considered a luxury item. They were reserved for the aristocracy and other elite members of society or used for functional purposes in the military and other professions where one needed to time t…
Last week, the first of golf’s four major tournaments kicked off at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Established over eight decades ago in 1934, the Masters marks the start of the professional season. This particular tournam…
Walt Disney: The Early Years The name Walt Disney is synonymous with innovation, creativity, and nostalgia. Disney’s legacy is multifaceted, from theme parks and products to films and Broadway shows. But all that magic and wonder started with a man w…
On March 4, 2008 on a rainy day in Mississippi, Jim Bernthal became a part of a club he never intended to join. A Marine Corps flight instructor, Jim was scheduled to give training in a T-45 Goshawk, a single-engine tandem-seat fighter. Though…
For many watch lovers, Rolex is king. From staples of the brand, like the standard Datejust, to the most highly coveted models, like the President, Rolex fans don’t discriminate. So, whether you’re looking to splurge on one of the brand’s top-end mod…
Watch Comparison: OMEGA Seamaster vs. Rolex Submariner The Omega Seamaster and Rolex Submariner have been in competition for over half a century. In the 1950’s and 1960’s, sports watches were rapidly increasing in popularity. Omega and Rolex were, an…
Best Watches for Spring The chill in the air is starting to dissipate and flowers are starting to bloom. You may find yourself gravitating toward lighter, brighter colors and opting for a polo instead of a button down. Spring is officially upon us! J…
Overview of the OMEGA Speedmaster Reduced The Speedmaster, also known as the Moonwatch, is an icon. It’s one of the most popular and historically significant models in the OMEGA family of watches. Over the years, the brand has developed different ite…
Albert Einstein: The Early Years Albert Einstein passed away over half a century ago. However, he’s still one of the most highly regarded and celebrated scientists of the 20th century. He’s most famous for developing the theory of relativity; one of…
Watch Madness 2018 has officially kicked off. This year we took thirty-two watches, put them in head-to-head matchups, and for three weeks they will face off until there is an ultimate winner. What happens to the winning watch? Well, it will grace th…
Buzz Aldrin: The Early Years Buzz Aldrin, the first lunar landing, and the timepiece he wore while taking those history-making steps are what gave birth to the Moonwatch, also known as the Omega Speedmaster. But before he became a legendary astronaut…
The Madness that is March is kicking off this week. Each year, the top college basketball teams face off for a month of head-to-head competition. Only the best will make it to the Final Four, hosted in San Antonio, Texas this year. Of course, we can’…
It is that time of year, where half the country is seeing signs of spring and the other half is still digging themselves out of snow. Clocks are getting ready to move forward, and millions everywhere are getting ready to fill out their brackets for s…
In part one of this year’s Watch Madness we took a look at the first eight matchups in our bracket and there were some strong contenders. If you haven’t taken a look at them yet, we suggest going back and checking them out. Before we can get from our…
Saint Patrick's Day Watches - Our Green Picks This weekend, many of us will be flocking to our local watering holes, seeking an authentic, hearty meal of corned beef and cabbage chased by a cold pint of green beer. Yes, Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us…
Notable Military Watches: A Brief History Military-issued watches have had a significant impact on the evolution of modern warfare. Likewise, the unique needs of the military have had a considerable influence on the development of watches. For exampl…
The History of Breitling With a history spanning over 135 years, Breitling has built a reputation for its precise chronometers and pilot watches. Their rugged and technically focused designs have withstood the test of time. As a result, they’ve creat…
Rolex Deepsea vs. Submariner: Choosing the Right Model Rolex is famous for its commitment to sea exploration and its dive watches. When they first released the Submariner in 1953, it became an instant classic. It also helped to establish a name for t…
Officine Panerai: The Beginning In 1860 in Florence, Italy a man named Giovanni Panerai would start an innovative watch shop. That shop is now a famous brand with a serious cult following. Unlike many other watch brands more humble beginnings, Offici…
The Rolex Daytona Ref. 16520 The history of the Rolex Daytona officially began in 1964, when the brand started their sponsorship of the famous car races in Daytona, Florida. Just over two decades after the first Daytona debuted, Rolex decided to repl…