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G-Shock History: The Story of the Unbreakable Watch
G-Shock began with a Casio engineer who wanted a watch that would not break when dropped. 200 prototypes, a rubber ball and 100 million watches later, here is the story.
Where Is Omega From? Swiss Since 1848
Omega was founded in 1848 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, has been based in Biel/Bienne since 1880 and belongs to the Swatch Group. Who owns Omega and what does the name mean? Read on.
Where Is Hamilton From? From America to Switzerland
Hamilton was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and is made in Switzerland today as part of the Swatch Group. Is Hamilton American or Swiss? Read on.
Rolex Daytona History: The Legendary Chronograph
How did the Rolex Daytona become one of the most searched watches in the world? Paul Newman, the Zenith movement, key references and the Daytona of today.
Rolex Submariner vs Omega Seamaster: Which to Buy?
Rolex Submariner Date vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M: we put two iconic dive watches side by side on case, movement, accuracy, design, price and value.
What Watch Does James Bond Wear? Omega Seamaster
James Bond has worn an Omega Seamaster since GoldenEye in 1995. Why 007 left Rolex, which Seamaster is in each film, and the titanium No Time To Die watch.
Where Is Rolex From? From London to Geneva
Rolex is Swiss today, but it was born in London: founded in 1905, it moved to Geneva in 1919. Who owns it, where is it made, and where does the name come from?
Where Is Tissot From? Is Tissot Swiss Made?
Tissot is a Swiss brand: founded in Le Locle in 1853, part of the Swatch Group and still headquartered in the same town. Is it Swiss made, and who owns it?
Citizen Caliber 0100: Accurate to ±1 Second a Year
The Citizen Caliber 0100 runs on light and drifts by only ±1 second a year. How its 8.4 MHz crystal and temperature correction work, plus the first models.