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Some watches look better after twenty years than they did on the day they were bought. From faded dials to worn leather straps, we explore why age can give a watch something new cannot: character.

Twenty years ago, $150 could buy you a distinctive wristwatch. Today, some watches cost twice as much, while others have barely changed in price. So what exactly are we paying...

When we see a watch for the first time, we usually make a decision very quickly. We either like it, or we don’t. Sometimes we cannot even explain why. What Really...

From Steve McQueen's classic Rolex to Sylvester Stallone's oversized Panerai, the watch world has never agreed on the perfect size. But does bigger really mean better? Reading time: 6 minutes...

Quartz, Mecha-Quartz or Automatic: Which Movement is the Best ? When choosing a watch, one question comes up again and again: Should I buy quartz, mecha-quartz or automatic? For years,...

If you have $500 to spend on a new watch, the choice can be surprisingly difficult. Do you buy a Seiko, Citizen, Tissot or another well-known name that has been...

Why Do Pilot Watches Have Triangles? Most explanations about pilot watches begin in the cockpit.  And rightly so. The triangle at 12 o’clock, often placed between two dots, was designed for...

In today’s watch market, the terms field watch, military watch, and pilot watch are often used interchangeably. At first glance, it’s easy to understand why. Most share similar visual traits matte dials,...