Cartier Santos Alternatives: Stylish Options for Every Budget

It’s not uncommon for the word “legend” to come up now and again when you’re talking about watches. And if there’s one watch that’s earned that adjective, it’s the Cartier Santos. The timepiece not only brings with it more than a century of backstory, it was also the world’s first real wristwatch. Originally created in […]

Unsung Heroes: Discovering Overlooked Tactical Timepieces

When it comes to pilot’s or tactical watches, the mind often leaps to IWC’s iconic Big Pilot or Casio’s impressive lineup of G-Shock aviation and survival-inspired timepieces. But in the world of watches designed for the adventurous among us, IWC and Casio are far from the sole contenders catering to pilots, underwater explorers, and desk […]

Affordable timekeeper: The best automatic watches under 500 €

Discussions in the world of luxury watches are often dominated by timepieces that cost serious money. When we talk about brands like Rolex, Cartier, Omega, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet, we’re talking about models that cost thousands of dollars. But you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy mechanical watches, there are […]

From hating to loving the Audemars Piguet’s Code 11.59

What do you think of when you hear the name Audemars Piguet? Probably the Royal Oak. But what about the brand’s Code 11.59 collection? It’s probably not in the forefront of many watch enthusiasts’ thoughts. After a very rough start, the Code 11.59 won the praise of watch critics in 2023. The manufacturer was awarded […]

Cracking the Code: Why Pre-Owned Tudor Submariners Command Higher Prices than Rolexes

Have you ever thought about buying a Submariner? If you’re a watch enthusiast, you probably have at one point or another. But that Submariner was probably from Rolex, right? What about a Tudor Submariner? Between 1954 and 1999, Tudor produced its own Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner, which has become a much sought-after collector’s piece. Your […]

Five Watches With Explorer Dials That Aren’t a Rolex

The Explorer is undoubtably Rolex’s simplest, cleanest-looking sports watch. The history of this model dates back to 1953, when mountaineer Sir Edmund Hillary is said to have worn a predecessor model of this watch while climbing to the peak of Mount Everest. The black dial of the Rolex Explorer is characterized by its Arabic numeral […]

A Hunt for the Best Breitling Watches Under $5,000

Breitling is one of the most popular watch brands out there and is often mentioned in the same breath as Rolex and Omega. In contrast to the latter two, however, Breitling’s range includes comparatively cheap watches for novices and bargain hunters. We’re introducing four interesting Breitling models that you can find for less than $5,000. […]