Archive for 'Watches' Category

Sekonda & Seksy Watches – A Brief History

By samsyu - Last updated: Monday, January 9, 2012

The history of Sekonda watches began in Moscow in 1930 with the founding of the First State Watch Factory, the Soviet watch manufacturer. Created under orders of Stalin, the First State Watch Factory was the first Soviet attempt at manufacturing watch movements and watches.

A Collector’s Guide to Buying Vintage Watches

By - Last updated: Monday, December 5, 2011

The comeback of the mechanical watch has drawn out all sorts of insects from under their rocks. The pursuit of one’s passion for old timepieces will inevitably lead to numerous encounters with rogue repairers who charge house prices for inferior work, linear decendents of horse theives who palm off fakes as the real thing, Doctor Frankensteins who create sought-after models from parts of other watches, the usual bevy of shonks, crooks and tricksters out to convince the gullible and the unwary to swipe their well worn credit cards. In this article you will discover some important defences against such practices

History of Orient Watch

By - Last updated: Friday, December 2, 2011

For more than one hundred years, Japan’s Orient Watch has been a respected and trusted name in the watch-making business. From early beginnings to worldwide success, explore the history of this prestigious watch company.

Watch Shopping Guide – Useful Tips and Advice

By - Last updated: Friday, December 2, 2011

Shopping for watches on the Internet, while enjoyable can be difficult for a number of reasons. This article offers many useful tips and information on how to choose the right watch for you.

History of Invicta Watch

By - Last updated: Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Bringing you high quality Swiss timepieces that anyone can afford, Invicta Watch is known as one of the fastest-growing watch companies in the business. What many do not know, however, is that the history of Invicta Watch Group is actually more than a hundred years in the telling.

History of Croton Watch

By - Last updated: Monday, November 28, 2011

Croton is a reputable name in the watch industry since 1878. The most attractive and fashionable watches available in the international market are cost comparative to the other similar watches.

Watch Winders: Unique Gifts for Discriminating Watch Lovers

By - Last updated: Sunday, November 27, 2011

Watch Winders are fast becoming a luxurious must have for watch lovers across the continents. As with any other products, being an informed watch lover will ensure your satisfaction in the watch winder of your choice. There are must-have features that you should not be without. There are also pitfalls that you should steer clear from. Knowing what to look for in a watch winder will prove to be financially beneficial in the long run.

How a Mechanical Watch Works

By - Last updated: Saturday, November 26, 2011

The article ‘How A Mechanical Watch Works’ is useful to all those who either owns a mechanical watches or curious about mechanical watches / timepieces. After reading this article you will be able to understand the functioning of your mechanical timepiece. You also would be able to keep your timepiece in good working conditions for long.

How Automatic Watches Work

By - Last updated: Saturday, November 26, 2011

Whatever happened to winding? This article explains how automatic watches work and how they are better than quartz watches.

What is the Best Watch Winder?

By - Last updated: Friday, November 25, 2011

People keep asking me – which watch winder to buy. Surprisingly, there are dozens of different watch winders in the market…