The History of Rolex Watches – The Start of Something Great

Rolex Watch

When anyone hears the word “rich”, what images come to mind? Do images of huge houses, fancy cars, and pockets full of green money begin dancing in your head? What about fancy jewelry and, of course, the obligatory Rolex watch? Many movies have been made where they show a person striking it … Read more

Famous Historical Watches

Famous Historical Watches

A watch, by its purest definition, is a portable timepiece worn on the wrist. It can also be either attached to a peripheral lanyard for placing in one’s pocket or worn around one’s neck. From the 15th century onwards, watches evolved from spring powered mechanical models to devices using quartz vibrations and … Read more

Owning a Rolex Watch Is Still a Status Symbol

Owning a Rolex Watch Is Still a Status Symbol

Rolex — the watch of the rich and famous When you think of Rolex you think of luxury, distinction, quality and yes money. There are some brands the rich and famous want to be seen with including Mercedes Benz, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Versace, Hermes, Starbucks, Gucci (at least in other countries), and … Read more

Watches That Do More Than Tell Time

Watch

Watches That Do More Than Tell Time Traditionally, the sole purpose of watches was to tell us the time. Many might still think that watches that stuffed with gadgets only existed in science fiction and detective stories. But now, watches that have lots of functions, aside from telling time, have become a … Read more

Omega Watches: A Long-Standing History

Omega is one of the world’s most recognized and highly-regarded watch brands. It comes from a country that still considers watchmaking a painstaking product of science and a work of art — Switzerland. The foundations of Omega “Omega,” of course, is the last letter of the Greek alphabet and represents accomplishment and … Read more