Raymond Weil might not be a familiar name for many of us though it is a brand that has made a name for itself in the watch making industry since 1976. The brand was created to define new dimensions in Swiss watchmaking. The founder Raymond Weil wanted to revive the interest in traditional watchmaking –…
Skagen watches are simple, minimalistic designs combined with innovation. The refined style of a Skagen watch never goes out of fashion nor would it look out of place for any occasion. Sleek, slim and elegant – these are descriptions that aptly define the Skagen Melbye Titanium Case with Mesh Band SKW6007 Men’s Watch. The Danish…
“Mom, can I have that wrist watch you promised me last month?” My daughter asked when she returned from college yesterday. I’d love to have one of those stylish Armani Exchange watches, she said. Now, I needed some more information on the brand she was talking about. Was it the same as the famous brand…
Even if you’re not a watch enthusiast, chances are that you’ve heard of the Tissot brand of watches. Tissot has a long history spanning more than a century and half with its origins in Le Locle, Switzerland way back in 1853. Tissot watches are completely Swiss made, meaning the parts as well as assembly and…
Seiko, the world-renowned Japanese watch brand has been known to consistently produce some of the best quality watches since 1881. The term ‘Seiko’ stands for exquisite and the company has kept up with its goal of producing exquisite watches for more than a century. Wrist watches make a personal style statement. Each one of us…
Irene and myself are blessed with three sons and a daughter and like me, all four of them are sports enthusiasts. However, it is our youngest Grace, all of 14 who has taken to extreme sports like a duck takes to water. Be it rock climbing at Mt Arapiles, Booroomba, Freycinet or Point Perpendicular or,…
Orient is one of the well-known Japanese watch making companies that create good quality and reliable timepieces. Its beginnings were in 1950 when it started off as an independent company and created its first wrist watch; the Orient Star in that same year. Although it started off independently, Orient is currently owned by Seiko Epson…
What do you give as a birthday present to a man who is rich? I still remember wondering about who would buy the one-acre neighbourhood plot. Well, that was about ten years ago. It was purchased by John Arkin “Jo” to everyone, and his lovely wife Emelia Arkin. My own plot is about half the…
Born in the United States, brought up in Switzerland, since its inception in 1892, the Hamilton watch brand has created a robust name for itself in the watch making industry. Hamilton makes mid-range Swiss made watches that speak of superior quality and innovative designs. Over the years, nay a century, the Hamilton brand has created…
It happened so suddenly; I had no time to react. It was meant to be an early morning drive into the outback and the plan was to get some distance under us before the sun turned the road into a hot pan. We were driving along the 294 Bullen Road and had just crossed Roe…
My son was due to join university soon and I wanted to give him a good quality watch that could also serve as a trendy accessory for the hectic lifestyle of a University student. A lot of brands out there create fashion watches; I came across Michael Kors, Fossil, Diesel and many more. I was…
As the title suggests, the Emporio Armani Classic Quartz AR2411 Men’s Watch is a classic timepiece, exuding a masculine appeal. Unlike other black dialled watches that look dull and uninteresting this Emporio Armani Dress watch radiates a sleek and stylish look that is rich and definitely pleasing to the eye. Watch lovers may not choose…