Some time ago, I found out, to my peril, that a waterproof watch does not do what it says on the tin! Splash-proof, maybe, but waterproof – oh no!! So what exactly is the difference between waterproof, water resistant, splash-proof, or any other term the watch manufacturers care to throw at us? This guide will help you and, hopefully, prevent your beloved timepiece from actually disintegrating at the merest sniff…
If you are like me, there is at least one watch that you see in the jeweller’s window that you cannot help but stare longingly at. But, if you could afford it, would you buy it and, more to the point, is it worth it? So, why do those privileged enough to have that option choose to buy a timepiece that can, in some cases, cost more than a car,…
I have to confess that I am a relatively new convert to the Suits phenomena. My wife and son have watched the series at least twice, but I have only just finished watching it for the first time. Now I understand what all the fuss was about! It is a superb series, full of great storylines, brilliant acting and fascinating characters. My favourite is Louis Litt, a deeply complex character,…
…sounds better than ‘shiny sparkly crystals that look like diamonds but actually are not are a girl’s best friend’! Yes, we are talking crystals, but not any old crystal. Swarovski crystal no less! If the woman in your life is like my wife, she cannot pass the Swarovski store without at least stopping to look in the window. Seriously, it’s like watching a magpie. Her eyes literally light up! Having…
Tourbillon, Uni-directional rotating bezel, applique, tang buckle! What the hell am I talking about? Have you heard a term related to watches that you just don’t understand? Maybe you have heard somebody talking about their latest timepiece and you just nod and smile and pretend that you know what they are talking about. Well, chances are, they don’t know what they are talking about either and they are just repeating, parrot-fashion, what…
Which watch would a Hollywood star wear? No, not a tongue twister, but a genuine question. Not just a Hollywood star, though, oh no! A Hollywood superstar, no less. A real heavyweight, at least in terms of his bank balance! With an (estimated) fortune of a gazillion dollars, he can afford the very best that Switzerland has to offer. Not a Swiss watch – what’s that about, then?! Except that one…
There is nothing more embarrassing than pretending to know all about something, then getting the pronunciation wrong! You can guarantee that some smart ass will be only too happy to correct you and, in all likelihood, point and laugh at you whilst mocking you in front of all your mates. Hang on, playground flashback! Seriously, although I may be exaggerating, it can make you look a little silly if you do happen…
Now that the Trumpster has finally been dragged out of the White House kicking and screaming like the petulant child he is, the new (P)resident has his feet firmly under the table. Joe Biden is now the so-called leader of the free world and here, in our latest celebrity watch watch, we look at his collection of timepieces, this being a watch blog and all! Traditionally, US Presidents have worn…
Not content with manufacturing watches that are out this world, Breitling are literally going out of this world! The Breitling Jet Team Yes, Breitling have their very own aerobatic display team. How cool is that? Not just any old aerobatic display team, though. Oh no! It is the largest civilian aerobatics team in Europe no less. And they fly with the winged B proudly displayed. In keeping with the brand,…
So, you’ve purchased that top quality watch you always promised yourself. What happens now? Do you just put it on your wrist day after day and just keep blatantly waving your arms in front of the face of everyone you meet in the hope that they will notice it and fall over in a fit of envy?! Well, keep reading and find out what you should be doing to keep that…