In the pantheon of famous watches, the Omega Speedmaster is one of the elder gods. Originally released in 1957, the original design is still available, albeit with some modifications to keep it up to date.  And with dozens of variants – and even more special editions – there’s a Speedmaster watch for any taste. It […]

Since the days of the first pocket watches, standard watch dials have been round. This was a natural evolution in timekeeping technology, since watches were based on sundials, where a shadow sweeps around in a semicircle. And with centrally-mounted, sweeping hands, it makes sense to arrange the numbers in a circle. But as with any […]

Talking valuations and investment opportunities can be highly frowned upon within the watch community, as the majority of us are here to enjoy the hobby and collect watches that we like regardless of its value retention. While I personally like to live by this rule it’s also important to discuss the real life potential of […]

The history of wristwatches is long and rich enough that few things are truly unique. From intricate complications to display cases, everything has already bee done. But there are some features uncommon enough that while they’re not truly unique, they’ll still catch your eye. One of those features is a salmon dial. Today, I’m going […]

Simply put, the term “tool watch” refers to a watch that’s designed to achieve a specific purpose. For example, a dive watch will have a high depth rating, a rotating bezel, and a high-visibility dial. Similarly, a pilot’s watch will have built-in tools for navigation. One thing that all decent tool watches have in common […]

If you’re buying a mechanical watch, you’re looking for more than just a way to tell the time. If all you want is an accurate timepiece, you can plunk down $20 for a Casio and call it a day. In fact, there’s a good chance that a cheap Casio will be more accurate than an […]

In the world of automatic watches, Swiss manufacturers get a lot of attention. This is to be expected. After all, Switzerland is the world capital of watchmaking, and most of the best movements are manufactured there. Going over my past reviews, I’d estimate that 80 percent or more are manufactured in Switzerland, and even more […]

First released in 1956, the Super Compressor isn’t an actual watch; it’s a watch case, designed by now-defunct Swiss watchmaker Ervin Piquerez SA. It’s best known for the dual-crown design, as well as the internal rotating timing ring. However, the case is really defined by its spring-loaded caseback, from which it gets its name. Because […]