From cameras to cars, the West has often looked to the Land of the Rising Sun for technological innovation. And Japan’s mammoth watchmaking industry is no exception. While Swiss watchmaking has built its name on heritage, skills honed over generations and jaw-dropping aesthetics above all else, Japan’s watch industry focuses on life-enhancing function more than […]
Read MoreWatches have always been a currency of sorts. In the boardrooms of London’s Liverpool Street and the member’s clubs of Mayfair, money is no object – whether earned or inherited. But since it’s gauche to actually discuss money, your place in the hierarchy is set by the prestige of what’s on your wrist. Your Rollie […]
Read MoreGold And Silver Should Never Mix In generations gone by, when you were considered gaudy if you wore your hat askance, it’s understandable that matching your metals was seen as a touch flash. But we now live in a world where Jeremy Scott puts wings on gold trainers (and people actually wear them), so some […]
Read MoreSince its creation in 1960, every Grand Seiko watch replica has demonstrated a consistent commitment to the fundamentals of watch replica making. Precision, legibility, comfort and durability are the attributes that have always defined Grand Seiko. Now, these values find expression in a new Limited Edition watch replica featuring the Grand Seiko Hi-Beat 36000 GMT […]
Read MoreCheck your wrist — there is a good chance you are wearing a high-quality Japanese watch. The big three brands from the land of the rising sun are Seiko, Citizen and Casio . Here is a list of the 5 best, most popular and praiseworthy collections or pieces that you can get today. Cheaper than […]
Read MoreFrom cameras to cars, the West has often looked to the Land of the Rising Sun for technological innovation. And Japan’s mammoth watchmaking industry is no exception. While Swiss watchmaking has built its name on heritage, skills honed over generations and jaw-dropping aesthetics above all else, Japan’s watch industry focuses on life-enhancing function more than […]
Read MoreTimes are tough in Geneva. The Swiss watch industry hasn’t contracted this hard since the 1970s Quartz Crisis, when the rise of cheap, more accurate movements suddenly made throwing thousands at a mechanical watch hard to fathom. Forty years on, it’s the global recession and growth of smartwatches making consumers reconsider car-priced wristwear. But this […]
Read MoreThe modern office is a minefield. From dress codes to water-cooler conversation topics, today’s coalface requires you to tread carefully if you want to climb to the top. But how – in a world where billionaire tech CEOs wear hoodies and jeans to board meetings – can you stake out your status? The answer is […]
Read MoreWhile we’d all love to be walking round with a Patek or IWC on our wrist, for many of us the dream remains a distant one. However, while this fashion fantasy may not be within financial reach, owning a smart and sophisticated timepiece isn’t an unattainable feat. With both independent watchmakers and high street labels […]
Read More10 Affordable Pared-Back Timepieces Classic and minimal watches have been having a moment in 2014 – and as we approach 2015 this trend see’s no sign of slowing down. Whether it’s functional, refined or technical that you’re looking for, there are a vast number of options available from a whole host of brands. While a […]
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