When you think of watches that have been produced for the military, two brands stand out. I’m talking about a couple of vintage style watches in my collection that I wear regularly as part of my rotation. These are two pieces you may want to consider adding to your own collection. I'm referring to the modern reinterpretations of a watch produced in the 1970s by the British watch company CWC and the American-Swiss brand Hamilton. In the early 1970s, both companies made a watch

When you think about a fluted bezel your first thought my be a watch that is dressier,  perhaps more decorative - perhaps a Rolex comes to mind and for good reason… Originally introduced by Rolex, the fluted bezel had a humble beginning that had a far more practical purpose. In 1926 Rolex released the first waterproof and dust proof watch called the Rolex Oyster. Or so they claimed. As Rolex’s first attempt at water waterproofing in 1922 would fail commercially due to an impr

1926 Rolex Oyster, Author:Clyde94, Modified by MT, Source: CC https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en In 1926 Rolex ...

It’s difficult to know for certain who created or invented the first wristwatch. It has been reported that Queen Elizabeth I received a...

The history of watchmaking began long ago through centuries of innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural changes. Prior to the 14th century...