JOURNAL

Welcome to our Journal, a space dedicated to the art of storytelling and exploration within the world of watches. Here, we delve into a variety
of topics that celebrate the intricate craftsmanship, history, and culture surrounding timepieces.

Image of Day-Date vs. Datejust Styles
  • July 20, 2026
  • SKYRIM WRIST
Day-Date vs. Datejust Styles: Which Design Fits You Better?

The Datejust style is cleaner, more flexible, and easier to move between casual and formal settings. Its defining feature is...

Image of Datejust vs. Oyster Perpetual Watch Styles
  • July 20, 2026
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Datejust vs. Oyster Perpetual Watch Styles: Which Fits You Better?

The main difference between Datejust and Oyster Perpetual styles is visual complexity. An Oyster Perpetual style is clean, balanced, and...

Image of custom Daytona watch glass
  • July 20, 2026
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What Is a Watch Glass? A Complete Guide to Watch Crystals

A watch glass is the transparent cover over a watch dial and hands. In watchmaking, it is more commonly called...

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  • July 19, 2026
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Top Swiss Watch Movements: A Practical Ranking by Purpose

The top Swiss watch movements are not all competing for the same job. The Sellita SW200-1 is a strong all-around...

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  • July 19, 2026
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Custom Watches vs. Off-the-Shelf Models: Which Is Better for You?

Custom watches are better when you value personal design, unusual specifications, and a closer connection to the finished watch. Off-the-shelf...

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  • July 18, 2026
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Types of Watches for Men: How to Choose the Right Style

The main types of watches for men are dress, everyday sport, dive, field, pilot, chronograph, GMT, and digital watches. Skeleton,...

Image of a hand-assembled watch
  • July 17, 2026
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What Is a Custom Watch? Types, Quality, and What Buyers Should Check

A custom watch is a timepiece personalized, configured, modified, or built to match a particular person's preferences. The change can...

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  • July 16, 2026
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How to Style Delicate Bracelets With a Watch (No Overcrowding!)

To style delicate bracelets with a watch, let the watch act as the anchor and add one or two fine...

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  • July 16, 2026
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Watch Bezel Types Explained: Functions, Scales, and How to Choose

Watch bezel types are best understood through two separate questions: Does the bezel move, and what does its scale measure?...

Image of a watch and its bezel
  • July 15, 2026
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What Part of the Watch Is a Bezel? Uses & How They Work

The bezel is the ring that surrounds the watch crystal and frames the dial when viewed from the front. It...

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  • July 15, 2026
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What Is Watch Lug Width? How to Measure Your Watch Strap Size

The lug width on a watch is the inside distance between the two lugs where the strap or bracelet attaches...

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  • July 15, 2026
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Dress Watch vs Sport Watch: Which Style Fits Your Style?

The difference between a dress watch and a sport watch is mainly design intent. A dress watch prioritizes restraint, slim...