If you are just dipping your toes into the wonderful world of watches, hearing terms like "automatic", "mechanical", and "caliber" may be intimidating. To the uninitiated, these words may mean nothing, but to those in the watch community, they are the keystone of what makes a watch a watch. Almost every type of watch and clock, minus sundials and w...
Changing the date on your watch between 9 and 3 can be extremely damaging to your watch. We highly recommend you never do it for reasons we will explain in more detail further in the article. Most date displays are found at the 3 o'clock position on a watch; however, some brands put them at 4, 5, 6, or even 12 o'clock. Wherever your day or day/date...
Whether you're a seasoned suit sophisticate or are just beginning your sartorial journey, you will benefit from understanding the different terminologies used in menswear. There's no better place to start than with the most versatile and common accessory in menswear: the pocket square. While some may use the terms pocket square and handkerchief int...
Considered by some to be the grandad to the modern-day tie, cravats date back to the 17th century and have evolved from military use to modern day accent pieces for the dapper and sartorially minded. Since their creation and initial rise to popularity, cravats have seen some variations and modifications, but the style has stayed relatively co...
Some watches are highly sought after by collectors. Some have strong cultural significance, like the Omega Speedmaster, which was the first watch worn on the moon. Others, like the Breitling Navitimer, were used by pilots to calculate navigational distances, speeds, and fuel consumption. Watch collectors often favour specific brands, eras, styles, ...
