In the world of watchmaking, the word “Meters” seems to be somewhat overused — causing a little bit of confusion about what a chronometer, a telemeter, pulsometer and other types of meter watches really are. Here, we break it down to elementary descriptions for any novice. Meter: As a free-standing word, meters refers to a…
Wristwatches that cost less than $5,000.
Zenith Unveils El Primero Revival A384 Watch To Celebrate First Automatic Chronograph
(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared in her Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com.) Just about a week ago in New York City, Zenith Watch Company celebrated the 50th anniversary of the famed El Primero chronograph caliber, and globally launched the El Primero Revival A384 watch. The new timepiece is an homage to the first El…
How To Celebrate National Watch Day
OK folks, get your wallets out. Today — June 19 — is National Watch Day. That’s right … National Watch Day. I believe its origin lies with Nordstrom, which — about four years ago — coined the term. While the original concept was to celebrate the history and design of watchmaking, it was truly most…
Timex Unveils Teslar Swiss Made “Feel Good” Watches
This article by Roberta Naas first appeared in her Perfect Timing column on Forbes.com. In today’s world where magnetic fields surround us in our every day life — from cell phones and covers, to microwaves and even the upcoming 5G — the World Health Organization estimates that approximately 30% of the population (in first-world countries)…
On World Oceans Day, Meet The Oris Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph
For those who have followed our site for some time, you know that we are big fans of Oris. The brand is consistently able to iver pieces that are affordable, attractive and offer a compelling narrative drawn from the history of the manufacturer or from the environment we live in. The newest Oris Divers Sixty-Five…
Seven Sensational Timepieces From CoutureTime 2019
The CoutureTime show in Vegas recently showcased some great new watches for men and women. From sport watches to dress watches and over-the-top diamond pieces, we bring a selection of 10 top watches that you’ll want to keep your eye on this year.