Ratio watches: Striking a perfect balance
There are many among us who are not divers. And still many who do not have anything to do, professionally, with the deep sea. But, for some strange reason,...
The story behind ‘Pilot’ watches
Truth be told, all men’s wristwatches owe to the pilots. That definitely kills the thrill right away and right at first, but I’m not here to spin yarns for...
For social peacocks this time!
We are now pretty much used to watches that do more than just telling the time. I’m not quite sure how many people opt for them out of pure...
The Italian face of Luxury!
Around a couple weeks back (or longer) a question was raised by a close friend who is ready for another purchase and wanted to get my perspective on an...
An announcement from Swatch!
All these years of my obsession with watches never witnessed previously the Swatch Group letting the world know about their technical innovations until this month (Aug. 2018), where they...
Hesalite crystal or the Sapphire-one?
While I could only speculate about a substantial chunk holding Hesalite dear to their heart, there is no doubt about Sapphire being the crystal of choice for an unlimited...
ETA Quartz movements and COSC: A requirement or an extra add-on?
On contexts of accuracy Quartz movements are typically more accurate than their mechanical brethren, but accuracy and precision; then again, are not exactly the same things. Precision is not...
Quartz: The Upper Crust of it
Why this break? Before we get to Pro-Trek, we must get some idea about high-accuracy quartz movements. We start with the plain analogs. We must get it clear right...
Heartbroken hardware: That part of a watch which, is almost never spoken about
Serious reviewers, seasoned watch collectors and the sporty, active and outgoing types apart, almost nobody considers the metal piece (or pieces) holding the bracelet/strap together. Something overlooked more often...
Casio: The face of contra-luxury (Part II)
Next, we come to the Edifice. Undoubtedly, they are one of the most stylish ranges of watches – and smart-watches – on the planet. However, if you are an...
Casio: The face of contra-luxury (Part I)
Quite a lot among you readers will be surprised (and that surprisal is going to be irrational) knowing that Gonzo is spending his weekend writing about Casio. Why, may...
Hugo Boss – Stunning style and sizzling opulence (Part II)
From our previous release on Hugo Boss watches one thing got clear: The Hugo Boss with its very compact feel in an all-steel construction is the go-to watch for...
Citizen Caliber F150 GPS: Cool, composed yet conservative
It’s been 3 long years that the upgraded Citizen Satellite Wave World Time GPS F150 appeared and made way into the close circuits without much fanfare. That’s pretty unacceptable,...
Does Gonzo approve of the Italian watch brands? – Team CW wonders
Luxury watches, to the most of us, do not go beyond the Swiss borders; only the truly horologically erudite glides into the French, English, German and Japanese realms and...
Morellato: Exclusively Woman-isque
Few are there in the male-dominated world of horology who thought about creating pieces exclusively for women. Morellato banged the nail right on the head. Today, the wonderful collection...