I’m going to spare you all of the canceled flight, rainy weather and happy accident details of our trip to Iceland. Let’s face it, the internet is full of detailed stories about Iceland travel. Instead, I’m going to share things … Read More

Brand: Hamilton Site: www.hamiltonwatch.com Year Established: 1892 Headquarters: Biel, Switzerland Watch Category: Mid-range Brand Accomplishments: Ventura was the world’s first electric watch Hamilton is a storied Swiss brand with deep American roots. Hence, the companies tagline American Spirit – Swiss Precision. … Read More

Brand: Timex Site: www.timex.com Year Established: 1854 Headquarters: Middlebury, Connecticut Watch Category: Budget Brand Accomplishments: One of the first American wrist watches and of course Indiglo. Timex is a brand I grew up with and holds a special place in my … Read More

If you start with a well built automatic watch and service it appropriately, the watch will last a lifetime. The fact is, you do not need to spend a small fortune on a solid automatic watch. To that end, in … Read More

Brand: Victorinox Site: www.swissarmy.com Year Established: 1884 Headquarters: Ibach, Switzerland Watch Category: Mid-Range Brand Accomplishments: 1897 The original Swiss officer and sports knife is patented Brand History Victorinox started in 1884 as a cutler’s shop by Karl Elsener. Victorinox is a … Read More

One of the storied Swiss brands, Tissot is now part of the Swatch Group. The brand has a colorful history and continues to produce both affordable and high-end timepieces. Brand: Tissot Site: www.tissotwatches.com Year Established: 1853 Headquarters: Le Locle, Switzerland … Read More

In my first three posts, I covered watch components.  In post one I covered the outer parts of a watch, in post two I covered the inside of a mechanical watch and post three explored quartz watches. As you might suspect, … Read More

If you look close, the small statement “Swiss” or “Swiss Made” is often printed on the dial of a watch produced in Switzerland. The Swiss are rightfully proud of not only their watchmaking past but also their future. To that … Read More