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It’s not so easy to know exactly what watch you should get for your wrist size. To make things even harder, some people on the Internet talk about Small, Medium or Large watches (and wrists…) but that does not translate to actual sizes. And they don’t tell you exactly what you should pay attention to. […]

If you’re not a hardcore traveler and don’t take the plane very often, you might wonder: can I wear my watch through airport security? And the answer might not be as easy as you think. Some airports set their metal detectors with a higher sensitivity than others. Some watches are considered jewelry, some aren’t. Same […]

When it comes to watches, you just can’t get enough, right? You need to read forums threads, find inspiration on Instagram, learn about your favorite timepieces and, of course, watch YouTube. If you don’t know where to start, or if you want even more watch channels to scratch your itch, here is what I think […]

Your automatic watch has run out of juice. Or your quartz watch has been sitting in the drawer for weeks and now the date is wrong. So of course: you need to set the date. Be careful. Changing the date on your watch at the wrong time can damage the movement. In the best case […]

Collecting watches is a virus. Once you’re infected, you’ll never get rid of it. But it’s a delightful virus, mind you! That being said, starting a watch collection comes with its fair share of mistakes, fails, and frustrations. I made almost all of the ones that I’m listing below. But hopefully, these tips (of what NOT do yo, […]

You have too many watches! I don’t blame you… I do too! It’s easy to get caught up in accumulating a lot of timepieces. Especially at the beginning of your watch enthusiast journey. I’ve been there and done that, and still am currently. The problem is: there are issues with having a large watch collection. […]

Sorry guys, but not a single result from page 1 of Google Search for “watch brand pronunciation” is right. None of them. You will not be able to pronounce correctly the watch brand names if you rely on the advice and pronunciation of English native speakers. How do I know? Well, I was born in Brussels, Belgium and […]

Here is the deal: you just saw somebody on the subway (or on television) wearing two watches. And now you can’t stop thinking: is that okay? Why would someone wear a watch on both wrists? What about wearing two watches on one wrist? Is there any symbolism? You can wear a watch on both wrists. […]

So you’re looking for a watch and you wonder: How do I measure a watch case size? What even is the watch case size and what does it mean for my wrist? Your quest is over! Knowing exactly how to measure your watch case is important if you’re serious about getting the right watch for you. To […]

Here is the deal: you found a watch that you really like. It looks good, it is manly, and you’re about to pull the trigger. But then it hits you: the marketing material (or worse, the name of the watch) says it’s a women’s watch! So what do you do? Can men wear women’s watch? […]

So your watch is water resistant or waterproof, and you wonder: can I wear my watch in the shower? There is actually a lot of elements that will prevent you from showering with your favorite piece on. But before putting your watch to the test, you might have to read what the manufacturer is telling […]

Why in the world would you need a complete guide about how to measure your wrist size? This is pretty straightforward, right? It is, but you have to take into account several factors, including what you are measuring your wrist for. Because I just couldn’t find anyone on the Internet talking about all these points […]

What’s the average wrist size for a man? Just after becoming a watch enthusiast, I discovered that my wrists were small. And smaller than average for sure. But I didn’t really know exactly how much smaller they were. I needed to know about my wrists size to find the best watches for me. As crazy […]