Blogs: DIY Watches and More

Apr 2, 2026

Japanese watchmaking changed the entire industry. When Seiko introduced the first quartz wristwatch in 1969, it triggered a revolution that forced Swiss manufacturers to rethink everything. Today, ...

Mar 23, 2026

Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme became one of the biggest films of 2025, earning over $200 million worldwide and a Golden Globe for star Timothee Chalamet. Set in 1950s New York City, the A24 sports dr...

Mar 22, 2026

Netflix's Bridgerton has become one of the most-watched period dramas in streaming history. Between the stunning costumes, the pop-classical soundtrack, and the sizzling romance, millions of viewer...

Mar 21, 2026

Dinner and a movie is fine. Cooking together is solid. But at some point, every couple runs out of fresh date night ideas. What if your next date night ended with both of you wearing something you ...

Mar 20, 2026

American watchmaking once rivaled Switzerland. Companies like Elgin, Waltham, and Hamilton made the United States a global horology power in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Then production shift...

Mar 19, 2026

A great dress watch does one thing perfectly: it looks sharp under a shirt cuff without screaming for attention. No bulky dive bezels. No busy chronograph subdials. Just a clean dial, a slim case, ...

Mar 16, 2026

Suits has become one of the most rewatched shows in streaming history. The legal drama about sharp-dressed lawyers at a top New York firm naturally attracted attention for its fashion, and the watc...

Mar 12, 2026

HBO's Succession is not just a show about a billionaire family fighting over a media empire. The show is a masterclass in how watches communicate power, insecurity, and identity. The Roy family wea...

Mar 11, 2026

Watches and Wonders 2026 is shaping up to be the largest edition of the Geneva watch fair in its history. Set to take place in late March and early April, the event brings together the biggest name...

Mar 6, 2026

Picking your first movement is the single biggest decision in a DIY watch build. Get it right, and you will learn faster, enjoy the process more, and end up with a watch you actually want to wear. ...

Mar 4, 2026

Vintage watches are everywhere in 2026. From celebrities rocking 1950s Elgins on the red carpet to collectors driving up prices on mid-century dress watches, the appetite for retro-inspired timepie...

Mar 2, 2026

Walk into any watch forum or scroll through horology social media in 2026, and one thing is clear: independent watchmakers are having a moment. From Timothee Chalamet wearing an Urban Jurgensen on ...