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.
It is the story of German ingenuity, craftsmanship, and excellence in the face of adversity. A. Lange and Sohne has a long and prestigious history, dating back to 1845 when it was founded by Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashutte, Germany. …
Stunning accuracy and a celebration of the Japanese conception of time encapsulate the persona of the Spring Drive. The story of the Grand Seiko Spring Drive is about two engineers—Osamu Takahashi and Kunio Koike—on a quest to revolutionize watchmaking. They, …
There are journeys that take us away and transform us for the rest of our lives; journeys from which we return transformed and the memories of which are etched in our minds; journeys full of adventure, discoveries, interactions, and unexpected …
As of February 1st, we officially mark the end of the Year of the Ox and leap right into the year of the Tiger. A year that symbolises bravery, wisdom and strength and all the other attributes this majestic animal …
Breitling‘s involvement with the AOPA dates back over 70 years when Willy Breitling created a novel chronograph concept for the association’s members. The AOPA was (and still is) the world’s largest pilots’ club, with practically every US aviator among …
History has it that watches, namely the “sun watch” first originated in Egypt around 1500 B.C. Then came the inception of the first modern wristwatch and pocket watches, that were limited to the affluent lot for obvious reasons.
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Around 1541, John Calvin, the leader of the Protestant Reformation movement in Switzerland banned the wearing of jewelry in Europe. An obvious calamity for the jewellers, they quickly found a loophole and started setting precious stones into timepieces to circumvent …
Art Deco- a term that would not have been popular in the 1900s, but today it gives us a chance to relive history. The 1925 exhibition was a celebration, a break from the past. The contrast between the world before …
Timex- a timeless watch that has earned a reputation of not just being a rebel watchmaker with a cause but the “watch for every household.” Despite its simplicity, many famous people across all walks of life have adorned their wrists …
