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Watches for the New Year: 2021 Edition!
New year new you right? And with a new you comes a new wardrobe, so how about a nice new watch for that wardrobe? Below are some suggestions for your 2021 watch selection! Kintaro Hattori 160th Anniversary Limited Edition Price: $29,000 This beauty from Seiko...
A Brief History of the Automatic Watch
For our next installment in our weekly history of watch types series, we will be covering the very popular automatic watch. If you missed our last few posts on other watch types go check them out here. These watches are designed to not require daily winding, unlike...
A Brief History of the Dive Watch
Recently, we have discussed the history of various watch styles. In the past month, we have covered the history of the smartwatch and the chronograph. This week we will be covering the history of the dive watch. The aspect that sets these watches apart is their...
A Brief History of the Pilot Watch
Our next installment in the history of the watch series is the pilot watch. If you missed our other entries in this series the past posts can be found here. These watches have been worn as an aviation accessory for almost the entire existence of flight. A brief...
Flash Giveaway – Customer Edition!
Attention all Rotate Watches customers - we have a special giveaway just for YOU! All you have to do is send in pictures of your Rotate watch kit and/or completed watch! As our company continues to develop, we want to feature and grow our community. The first step is...
Brief History of the Smartwatch
Loyal readers will know that I have written in spurts on smartwatches in the past, including last week's blog post. The smartwatch has become a near necessity for many around the world. From the tech giants, Samsung and Apple to the watchmakers, like Fossil, many...
Must-Have Watch Styles For Your Wardrobe
With the large assortment of watches available to the consumer today, it can be hard to know what watch styles are useful to have in your wardrobe. Below is a list of suggested watch styles to keep in your closet, and, as an added bonus, some sample watches for your...
Everything To Know About Chronograph Watches
Interested in a chronograph watch, but unsure what they are and why they are useful? Below is all the information you could ever want about chronograph watches. The chronograph watch combines a stopwatch and a normal watch face to create a beautifully independent...
Moments in History that Changed the Watch World Forever
The world of watches has been ever-changing throughout history. From early timekeepers that people wore around their neck to modern smartwatches that have come to dominate the watch industry today, below is a short guide to some of the developments that have shaped...
5 Unique Watch Dials
It can be hard to decide just what is the best watch faces with the countless offerings around the world. I am here to help. Below is a list of my preferred watch dials. 1. Dial: Patek Phillipe Grand Complications, Yellow Gold I have not been able to stop...
All About Quartz Watches
There are a few different types of watches: mechanical, automatic, and quartz. The most prevalent watches for centuries was mechanical watches, but more recently, the quartz watch has taken center stage. These timekeepers have come to dominate the watch industry in...
The Main Components of a Mechanical Movement
A movement of a watch can be considered the engine of the watch. The mechanical watch movement works as a tiny powerhouse to your watch. It is important to understand the movement of your mechanical watch to better take care of it. 1. The Mainspring...
A Brief History of the Swiss Watchmaking Industry
A swiss watch is synonymous with beauty and perfection for everyone around the world. The swiss watchmaking industry has developed over centuries of creation and refinement. Without swiss watches the world of timepieces would almost definitely be unrecognizable. The...
Some of the Top Watches of 2020
Many amazing watches have come out this year. Below are just a handful of the many that have caught my eye in 2020. 1. Omega Constellation 41mmStrap: Leather strap Case: Steel Case diameter: 41 mm Crystal: Domed scratch resistant sapphire crystal Price:...
5 Steps to Successful Watch Maintenance
Protecting your watch is an integral part of your watch collection journey. Without adequate watch maintenance, your watch won't survive for very long. Certain watch maintenance tasks should be done daily, while other tasks should be done every half decade. Read on to...