For any watch enthusiast with many options of great brands to buy a watch, one of the most important part besides the current technology it offers is the knowledge of the brand’s rich history. In this section you can discover the history and legacy of various watch brands. From pocket-watches that enticed our Maharaj’s back in the day to our very own homegrown watch brands, we keep you apprised of the legacy that the various watch brands come with.
By Ronie A. Ghosh @horonation, Member – RedBar Bombay
“…At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom…”, this line was a part of the greatest speech “Tryst with Destiny” that …
Titan Watches is a top-tier Indian watchmaker responsible for a paradigm change in the industry by introducing quartz technology and Western aesthetics to the Indian consumer market. Titan is dedicated to providing its customers with timepieces that serve as a …
With a history of 200 years, Bovet has been a stalwart of fine Swiss watchmaking that balances masterful marquetry and fine horological with ease, the house now welcomes its scion Audrey Raffy at the helm along with her father and …
The 1950s and 60s were known as the golden period of diving watches, almost every brand came out with one, each competing to be the best. One that definitely stood out at the time and does till this day is …
Spotted on every relevant wrist in the world of sport and in-hand with every tournament, Rolex has supported every event worth mentioning for almost 100 years, but, how did they do it?
How can one brand sponsor and be associated …
By Nirja Dutt
For a brand that’s stood the test of almost two centuries, and is always presenting watches that are an instant success and are actually well priced, I’m here to understand what makes Tissot tick?
Anytime I get …
Playing for the women’s team for over 100 years, Omega has always been all about making time special for her.
At the turn of the 20th century, timepieces were seeing a radical change in design, style and outlook and Omega …
The narrative of watches, one that can be recounted to the early 16th century, is famously misconceived: were the Swiss behind its inception? Have wristwatches always remained a fashion statement or something more? The story of the device on your …
In 2003, A. Lange and Sohne introduced a new Lange 1 timepiece. It was larger than the classic, gaining 3.4 mm in diameter, and boasted a beautiful two-tone dial in champagne and white. It caught people’s attention—and why wouldn’t it? …
