The Guide

Hamilton: What Is a Nivachron Balance Spring?

One of the most important upgrades inside a modern Hamilton watch is also one of the smallest. The balance spring is a fine coil of metal hidden within the movement. Together with the balance wheel...

Why Has Squale Only Made Dive Watches Since 1959?

A company known for dive watches adds a chronograph. Then perhaps a pilot’s watch, a dress collection or something deliberately more complicated. It makes commercial sense: more types of watches me...

The 10 Most Important Vintage Digital Watches: Why They Matter Today

The Vostok Amphibia has long been recognized by in-the-know enthusiasts as one of the most affordable yet reliable dive watches on the market, as well as one that retains a quirky appeal like no ot...

The History of Orient: Over 75 Years of Japanese Watchmaking

Orient has been making mechanical watches for more than 75 years, but it has rarely done it in only one way. There have been slim automatic dress watches and 1,000-metre divers. Watches with 100 je...

What Is Luminox Light Technology?

Luminox watches are best known for visibility. That is not just a design choice. It is one of the main reasons the brand exists. Many watches use luminous paint on the hands and hour markers, but L...

WatchNation and Orient: The Partnership Behind the UK’s Biggest Range

For a brand this well known among watch enthusiasts, buying an Orient in the UK used to be harder than it should have been. The watches were here. You could find Bambinos, Makos and other Orient mo...