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Check Out Our Picks for the Three Best Shinola Watches of 2016
Earlier this week we brought you the top three best Cartier Watch of 2016. Well now it is time to round out your watch collection with the top contenders for Shinola watches.
Why the Best Watches Were Found at the Train Station
If you were in the market for a watch in 1880, would you know where to get one? You would go to a store, right? Well, of course, you could do that, but if you wanted one that was cheaper and a bit better than most of the store watches, you went to the train station!
Here’s the Scoop on What ‘Power Reserve’ Really Means
We are often questioned about what “power reserve” really means, so here we take an in-depth look at what the Swiss refer to as “Reserve de Marche.”
How Many Watches Should Be in Your Watch Wardrobe?
We often get questions about what constitutes a watch wardrobe. Is it five watches or six watches, or a dozen or more? There is no easy answer, and the answer varies depending on the person.
From Darkness Comes Light: The Evolution of Luminous Watches
With Labor Day behind us, it seems to be a signal of oncoming fall – shorter days, earlier nights. This makes it a great time to invest in a watch that tells time in the dark.
Choosing the Perfect Watch Strap Material For Your Lifestyle and Taste
We often get questions about which type of watch strap is the best. The truth of the matter is that first and foremost, this is a personal choice. However, the longevity of your strap has a lot to do with outside influences that include...
Comedian Joan Rivers’ Clocks, Watches Sell at Christie’s Auction
Vintage watches and clocks always amaze us when they go up for auction. They seem to always hold their value — especially when they have a celebrity provenance.
3 Reasons to Give Dad a Watch This Father’s Day
Father’s Day is around the corner — this Sunday, in fact. While a tie, a power tool or some other uninspiring gift may be on your mind, snap out of it. A watch is the perfect gift for dad and here are three great reasons.
A Spectacle Worth Celebrating – New Indy 500 Timepieces
TAG Heuer is a brand synonymous with high performance, and for those of us in Indianapolis, high performance is synonymous with IndyCar. So it makes sense that TAG Heuer was attracted to align its brand with the “greatest spectacle in racing.”
Understanding Mechanical Watches — From Automatics to Hand Winds
We’re noticing a growing number of customers who are fascinated by mechanical timepieces because the watches house hundreds of tiny parts that work together mechanically (without batteries or solar power).
Meet the Shinola Runwell Coin Edge Watch Assembled in Detroit
Shinola, a brand that has re-invented the concept of building watches in America
Breitling Takes to the Skies with John Travolta
Yesterday, our blog reviewed what brand ambassadors and other celebrities wear on their wrists. At the risk of seeming starstruck, we want to point out another starring role: John Travolta, as Breitling brand ambassador.