Last Sunday my dad and I were invited for his friend’s 60th birthday celebration. It was a lunch party so I was to pick him up at 11.30 am. When I reached there, he wasn’t even ready. “You’re early, George” he said. “It’s only just getting to 10.30, there’s still plenty of time to get […]
We have seen Swiss made watches and we’re familiar with American made watches. Since 1987 there’s another player in the game. The German watchmaker POINTtec has been creating watches that are inspired by the great Zeppelin airships which were first built in 1899. German made watches have made their way into the watch making industry […]
The Hamilton Watch Company was established in 1892 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the US. The brand became renowned in the early days of the American railroads by supplying pocket watches to the railroad industry. The watches kept perfect time and were credited with minimizing accidents due to time synchronisation on the rails. Hamilton’s tryst with […]
For the folks who love the minimalistic and simple design, the Skagen brand of watches are worth considering. We, that is, my dad and I discovered this brand of watches when hunting for a classy timepiece for my mom. Her birthday was approaching and we were in a bit of a fix as to choosing […]
The Invicta Watch Company was founded in 1837 in Switzerland and remained with the Picard family till 1991. It was then purchased by a US based investment company in 1991 and moved the headquarters to Florida, USA. Most of the timepieces use Swiss movements but not all are manufactured in Switzerland. Invicta watches are produced […]
Preparing to join university soon, my daughter needed a watch she could wear every day. It had to be functional and stylish, keeping with the latest fashion trends. There were several models available that fit the bill, but what looked promising was an elegant piece from Emporio Armani. The Emporio Armani Classic Quartz AR1682 Women’s […]
I’ve been meaning to add to my collection of watches for some time now, but never really got down to doing the research. However, a few days back while browsing through the airline in-flight magazine, I came across a classy looking watch that caught my attention for its simple, but distinctive design. It was Coach […]
Fossil is well recognised for its popular stainless steel and leather strap watches that not only look good but prove to be great value for money. The Fossil Grant watch series is perhaps the most sought-after collection of the brand. The Fossil Grant Chronograph Men’s Watch is an elegant beauty that is sure to get […]
The G-Shock (meaning Gravitational Shock) Series of watches by Casio include a range of rugged timepieces. Like the name suggests, the most important feature of a Casio G-Shock is its shock resistance quality, which is ideal for people working outdoors or military personnel on field duties. It is also the perfect watch for the adventure […]
Braun the German brand that makes electronic items, constantly given us timeless quality products. Simple design principle is the philosophy of Braun and they believe in the design ethos “less but better”. This design principle of minimalistic simplicity carries on to their watch line as well. Braun makes some of the most beautiful yet simple […]
I’ve been wanting to get myself a new watch for sometime now but never took the time out for it. The other day however, as I was passing by a clothes accessory store, I happened to notice a great looking watch adorning the wrist of a mannequin and it had a tag that read “SGD […]
Maserati Traguardo Chronograph Quartz R8871612006 Men’s Watch is a chronograph with sporty Blue details is characterised by a 45 mm diameter Black PVD case. The striking black dial features minimalist design with three sub dials to help you keep on time. A superb model with dark hardened steel case with a dark/blue strap and settled […]