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Common Watch Terms You Should Know [Part 2]

Common Watch Terms You Should Know [Part 2]

Here is the last part of the watch glossary that you must learn: J Japanese Automatic Movement – manufactured by Seiko or Miyota; among the known ...

Common Watch Terms You Should Know [Part 1]

As a watch enthusiast, it is important that you know your watch well compared to others. Somehow, learning first the basic watch terms is the best...

Why Does Grayton Use Japanese Seiko Automatic Movements?

In watchmaking, having the best movement is essential. Why? It is because a movement is the watch’s engine and it defines its durability and stabil...

How Automatic Watches Work?

Other than the exclusivity associated with wearing a watch, the marvel of how a mechanical watch works is an art that drives watch enthusiasts to e...

NATO Watch Straps: A Guide on How to Adjust It

In the world of watch nerds, a watch strap is a substantial element. The common straps – leather, rubber, or fabric are the usual choices of many w...

How to Change Your Watch Strap?

When was the last time you bought something new for yourself? Regardless whether it was a long time ago or not, you really do not have to buy brand...

How to Pick the Perfect Watch for Your Hand Size?

Imagine yourself wearing clothes that you do not like. It feels odd right? You feel like a different person because it is not your style at all. Th...

Automatic Watch Care and Maintenance

Owning a great watch is an achievement. Yet, you should take good care of it by learning the proper care and procedures when cleaning it to maintai...

How to Wind an Automatic Watch for First-Time Owners

There is always a ‘first time’ for everything. Your first walk, first day at school, first kiss, first heartbreak and so on. But what about the fir...

Automatic vs. Quartz and What to Expect from Your Watch

Sometimes, expecting too much leads to disappointments. This is true, but not when proper expectations are set. This understanding is reflected in ...

Choosing an Automatic Watch for that Special Someone

In love, you get "to wear your heart on your sleeve". Being an affectionate partner is not all about those three little words. There is always the ...

What to Consider When Buying an Automatic Watch?

The word ‘choice’ is powerful. In the world of art, a person’s perfect ‘choice’ is somehow enough to create a great masterpiece. However, this popu...

The Difference Between Automatic and Quartz Watches

It might just be an everyday essential for you while others consider it as a signature icon of their personalities. It can either be pretty expensi...