 Origin Of Atelier Wen Atelier Wen has a mission of producing some of the highest quality watches to come out of mainland china and is actually owned by a French entrepeneur who believes China has Luxury quality to offer the watch market that has not been seen before, and atlas we have the Perception. Lets take a look! Case and DialThe perception comes in 3 different dial variants and tbis happens to be the PIAO or Turqoise color dial. The 904L steel case and bracelet are rhe same thst Rolex actually uses and is usually only seen in very expensive watches north of 5-6,000 USD. It is definitely in everyday integrated bracelet sports watch category measuring in at 39.5MM across the dial with a thickness of just 9MM, making it extremely thin! The finishing is a step up from what you would see on a normal asian timepiece and features brushed sides with a smooth polished bezel and small beveling across the lugs. Now the Dial is the Huge value part here, it is a beautifully hand turned Guilloche dial made by hand, and it takes 8 hours to actually complete one of these by hand from the only man in china at the moment who is capable of producing these in his workshop. Its quite mesmorizing to look at and its very neatly turned as well with slight distortion at different angles making it very visually appealing to the eye. I do prefer this color over the others, as it reminds me of the turqoise dials from some other higher end swiss brands we all know. Another nice feature is the 100M of water resistance making this a pool ready timepiecs! And If I Didnt mention it does featuee a double domed sapphire with ten layers of AR. I really can agree that for the $3288 price tag, the craftsmenship and quality is definitely justified!   Lumed X1 SuperLuminova Leaf Hands and Chapter Ring   Movement - Peacock SourcedNow this is a higher end chinese automatic movement which was customized for Atelier Wen from Peacock. The exact caliber is the SL1588 Which features a custom Tungsten black rotor, hand winding, 4HZ beat, and beautifully blued screws and cote de geneve work. The power reserve at around 38 Hours is okay for me as it winds nicely on wrist and is quite stealth as well. These movements are regulated in 5 positions as well checked by the institute of time in China and they do claim that they all have a variation of +-10 seconds per day. The caseback itself features a custom raised dragon logo which makes a smile with the rotor aligned, which I thought was quite fun! The detail is there, and the quality of the work seems quite high end. Now, I know some might disagree and prefer a swiss caliber of similar spec, but this watches mission is to be an amazing, Chinese made watch and Peacock makes some of if not the best movements in the country.  904L Steel Bracelet or Rubber Strap?Now, the bracelet is a big thing for me on this watch and features some bells and whistles I have not experienced prior to handling the Perception. Firstly, its solid 904L stainless steel as the case is, and features screw links for adjustment. It also features a custom quick adjust via the circular logo on the clasp, quite genius! I believe IWC has this as well, but IWC models will cost much more. Another cool feature is the sliding logo attached to the clasp to allow you to easily fit the watch on your wrist when it goes over your hand. Its very useful and well executed as it slides with ease and gives a bit of a more luxurious feeling to the bracelet itself. The bracelet features hand polished bevels with center polished links surrounded by a nicely brushed outer portion. Overall, I dont think for $3000 it can get any better than this! Now, there is a $195 option for the rubber band which comes equipped with the Wen sliding clasp as well. I must admit its quite flexible and of good quality, and features a nice custom cut logo buckle. However, I would definitely go with the bracelet as its absolutely brilliant.      ConclusionFurthermore Gents, I think this brand is on to something here and they are putting the work in for the great quality this watch exudes. Its not just a higher price tag and some gimmicks, Its a really custom and handmade timepiece with high quality materials and finishing. I believe you do get your moneys worth with the Atelier Wen Perception automatic. They are just providing innovative solutions at this price while even bigger Swiss brands have failed at this. Let me know what you guys think! And please do watch the full video review on Watch Addiction Reviews YouTube. 
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 Case and DialI recently acquired a Tudor Black Bay 58 in Blue after wanting one for quite some time now since its debut , ans I honestly could not be happier with the purchase! Haven worn a no date submariner 114060 since 2015 I needed a change and to spice things up a bit in the collection, and the 58 is a great alternative but definitely not a substitute for a submariner considering they are two entirely different watches down to the steel. The BB58 I picked up is a 2021 Model featuring the Matte Navy blue dial and bezel. In terms of measurements we are looking at 39MM in diameter - 11.9MM Thin - and 47MM Lug to Lug with a 20MM lug width. These dimensions just scream VINTAGE to me and honestly fit much better on my 6.5" wrist than a modern submariner does. The watch is also very capable with 200M of water resistance paired with a screw down crown and caseback. The watch itself is all brushed with slight chamfering on the lugs and polishing on the sides of the rivet faux bracelet. The bezel is a 60 Click and is really quite a pleasure to use with minimal backplay and no alignment issues. I must say for a $4.000 retail watch the finishing is sharp and precise - not that I would not expect that from Rolexes sister brand Tudor, the only difference is tudor uses 316L stainless steel instead of 904L surgical grade stainless steel. The sapphire crystal is nice as well and pokes a bit above the bezel for that vintage 1958 aesthetic - paired with an Aluminum brushed bezel insert instead of a modern ceramic bezel. The pip is lumed as well as the snowflake seconds hand / minute / hour hand and all the hour plots. The lume IS good. I would not say its a wow factor but it glows green and lasts quite some time. The dial is a bit bland which is what they were going for with printed tudor texts above 6 and below 12 stating this is a master chrononometer and is certified by Swiss standards. Overall, its not a very flashy watch but more so a good everyday tool watch which can go in the water with you or just sit behind a desk below a dress cuff.   Movement Tudor uses their in house MT5402 movement in the Black Bay 58 , it is an automatic self-winding no date caliber featuring Tudor COSC standards of -2 +4 seconds per day and has a whopping 70 Hours of power reserve. This movement features 27 Jewels. Now, on wrist I must say it is keeping great time and just as good as any rolex I have ever owned through the years at about +2 seconds per day which is outstanding. It beats at 4 HZ and has a non magnetic silicon hairpsring. In terms of longevity I am not sure yet as this is a newer movement but since its release there has not been many issues I have seen from other Tudor owners. Overall, its quiet - stays true to its' stated power reserve and time keeping capabilities. "Rivet" Style Bracelet Keep in mind this watch is available on fabric or nato bands if your not a bracelet guy , But mine did come equipped with the 20-18MM tapering rivet style screw link bracelet. The bracelet is OK in my eyes - but it is definitely is not perfect. It features easy to change screw links with riveting just like the vintage era rolex and tudor models - Which I must say...Is not my favorite thing. I get the whole vintage aspect of it but in todays modern age it just looks a bit odd on a modern Tudor diver. It is however very comfortable and comes equipped on a cusom milled polished tudor clasp which houses the Tudor shield on the buckle. A nice touch is the ceramic ball bearing used kn the fold over clasp - which will definitely last longer than your standard clasp. However, it does lack Quick-Adjust or on the fly adjustments and only bas 3 micro adjustments...with the luck of the watch gods..I did get a perfect fit! Now I cant say this for everyone but Im assuming there are people who will need half links of some sort or have to completely swap the bracelet for a rubber band or leather/nato. Other than that it gets the job done and matches the cases proportions nicely.   Conclusion Furthermore my fellow watch nuts , I think Tudor put out a winner and this is my first Tudor. However, the case dimensions were just right for me and honestly I cannot pull off a standard BlackBay due to the thickness and overall fit. If you have a smaller wrist or are looking for a good everyday reliable dive style capable watch, Id say go for it! It does everything its supposed to and definitely stays under the radar in terms of flashiness and does not provoke unwanted attention. However, you will know you have something with rich history and class - and honestly what non watch guy is going to buy a Tudor? This is a watch enthusiasts watch 100% and I feel its the perfect fit for myself. Thanks for reading!   CASE + DIALThe Liv 41MM Automatic Swiss Made Dive watch is probably one of LIVs best releases so far, liv in based in Miami, Florida and is owned by a husband and wife. The case itself is solid all brushed 316L Solid Stainless Steel with quite a nice unique cut and a large set of crown guards for that screw down oversized crown. In terms of dimensions we are looking at 41MM obviously, hence the name of the watch. The lug to lug measurement came in at 49MM with a case thickness of 14MM. The brushing finishing is quite good for this pricepoint and doesnt feature any blemishes or sharp angles. Overall, the case is nicely finished and we do get a nice exhibition caseback with a glimpse of that custom Rotor that they added on the SW200 Movement. The dial itself is a FULLY LUMED dial which shines bright blue st night and looks absolutely stunning especially when paired with the 120 Click Lumed Ceramic black bezel. The dial is a sandwich dial to be exact and has a lumed 12 and 6 large numeral with circular applied indices for the hour markers , then at the 6;00 Position we get that sort of black billboard style logo. The date window is black and I like the contrast between the black and the orange accented logo and sweeping seconds hand.   Movement The movement utilized in the LIV GX41 Diver is a nice swiss made automatic SW-200. These movements are very well known and widely used in the swiss and smaller brand watch industry. The movement is actually running quite good at +6 seconds per day which is good in my book! They are also easily serviceable just as the closely ETA 2824 is. Overall, for the price I think it was a decent choice of movement as some of the newer brands using SoProd movements and such have a few kinks that need to be worked out.   Bracelet The bracelet used on the 41 GX is a pretty standard oyster style bracelet ( 22MM-20MM ) , and features micro adjustments , solid end links, and push pin links. I feel they should of definitely used screws for a watch with a price range of entry level Tissot watches, Hamilton and such. Other than that the bracelet is comfortable and wears comfy on wrist. It has a nice slim clasp which I do enjoy as it does not make the watch bulge whilst on wrist. ConclusionFurthermore, if your on the hunt for a well made hefty diver with nice components and an automatic swiss movement. The GX41 can definitely fill that void. It has all the specs you would expect for a watch in this price range and that awesome lumed dial as an extra. I can definitely reccommend this watch to my readers and feel it is quite unique, and holds its’ own.    Packaging  Case and DialThe Olto-8 Infinity 1 comes in a solid circular shaped brushed 316L stainless steel case. The brand introduced this model a couple years back and have been producing innovative and customized watches/movements with interesting ways to tell time. This watch is basically all dial in its Blue variant and features two tracks of numerals to tell the hour and minutes along with a rotating seconds subdiak which is brushed grey to match the outer bottom portion of the dial. A genuine sapphire ar coated crystal covers this dial and allows for very good legibility. In terms of dimensions we are looking at 46MM in diamter and 13.5MM thick which may seem super large but it wears much smaller considering we have a 22MM lugless design. The case itself features a screw down exhibition sapphire caseback with 5ATM of water resistance accompanied by a pull abd push crown. A nice detail is the mix of blue bgw9 and C3 lume on the two hands and all of the numerals, which is not easy task considering the size of them. Overall, its very well finished and near perfect without any sharp edges nor blemishes.     MovementThey decided to utilize a Japanese automatic customized Miyota 8215 which features 21 Jewels, handwind, but one downside is the no hacking. It does feature a 42 Hour power reserve and these movements are very tough and robust beating at 21,600 BPH. It is a well tested and tried movement that will last a lifetime with very little room for error. A nice touch is the custom rotor they decided to add to the movement to add some visual interest. Leather BandsThe bands are genuine leather in a tan color along with a blue embossed band which is actually of pretty good quality. They do feature quick release and are fairly easy to swap out on the go. It is nice that the package does include two bands to change up the look of your infinity watch whether youd like to dress it up or down. They are quite supple and do not require a break-in period to be worn comfortably. ConclusionFurthermore, for under $500 on Didamoda - an Olto-8 webshop - I think you are getting something quite unique for your money. It is definitely a custom 1:1 design created by Olto-8 themselves which is something quite odd in todays day and age of smaller watch companies. I must say and have always said this about OLTO-8 - their watches feel very premium and do not feel like a typical microbrand watch or smaller run. Overall, I really like the watch and feel there is a lot here this watch offers the end user for the money. Also , keep in mind all OLTO-8 Timepieces come with a 2 Year Warranty which is another big plus considering most brands now are offering one year warranties.   Case The outsiders executive model comes in 3 colors - Green - Black - and Blue. I think the black lacquered dial is quite stunning and this is the model we will take a look at today, you can also watch the full review on Watch Addiction Watch Reviews via YouTube. The 40MM case is crafted of solid 316L stainless steel and feels very luxurious in hand with very good finish work which is a mix of high polish and matte brushed finishing on the lug toos and bracelet. At just 10.5 in width the watch is extremely thin to my surprise and really surprised me. I say this because it houses an automatic caliber which is not known to be a super thin movement. We do achieve 100M of water resistance which I highly approve of as most other watch geeks would as well, Yes - You can swim with the Executive and it does only feature a Pull/Push signed crown. Lug to Lug at 49MM you definitely get a nice view of the dial and sits just perfect across my 6.5-6.6” wrist, so no issues there in dimensions. It has a luxury feel to it and I can almost describe the feel as something similar to a Rolex 41 oyster case.   DialThe black lacquer dial is quite stunning and really gives of luxury vibes with its’ sleek darkness yet slight glimmer in sunlight. It features hand filled BGW9 applied markers with a double marker at 12:00. Even with this double marker in my eyes the dial is very symmetric and looks neat. We get our standard date cut out at the 3:00 position in a white color along with printing ag 12 and 6 with an applied polished silver logo below 12:00 to match the polished silver thin hands. I like the long smooth thin sweeping seconds hand which really reaches perfectly to the minute markings and keeps things legible. There also is a bit of lume on the hands themselves to read the time at night. Speaking of lume - the Swiss BGW9 is actually quite potent and shines for a decent time and is evenly filled.  MovementAt this price point - I was kind of expecting a 4 HZ Swiss Automatic caliber to complete the package and they did deliver with an SW200 caliber. This caliber is quite common, reliable, robust - and will not fail on you. They are easy to maintain and can last years upon years with a service every now and then. It features 26 Jewels, Hacking, Hand-Winding, and a quickset date. The movement beats at 28,800 BPH allowing for a smooth sweep of the seconds hand as well. Overall, in terms of accuracy I am getting around +4-5 seconds per day which is superb in my book! Conclusion and WristWear The screw link H link style 20MM bracelet is very comfortable and features solid end links as well as 3 concealed micro adjustments on the 20MM clasp. They also didn’t cut any corners on the bracelet finishing which mimics the case as it should. Adjustment is easy and I have not found it to pull any hairs so far. I have a 6.5” wrist and at 49 lug to lug I get a really nice fit on my wrist which lays flat across without hanging over either end. I will admit, this IS a very comfortable watch. I also believe the two button milled clasp helps with the comfort as it is not so thick as some brands love to do nowadays. In conclusion, Outsiders has always put out great high quality Swiss Made timepieces at under $600.00 and I can say they never lack in quality fit or finish. I have reviewed 2 of their other pieces and each one was superb just as this one is. Its a versatile piece , from the office to the pool - or just a day out walking around in the summer with some shorts and a T Shirt , this watch can be dressed up and dressed down and most definitely can fit under a cuff!     Starting at $386 dollars for the standard Miyota powered version this new release which is currently live on Kickstarter has a ton of neat and geeky features for the watch enthusiast like myself. There is also infinite add-ons which include custom engraving, custom steel band, Sapphire caseback, and even a Launch into near Space which is filmed !  The case itself ( features Mars Dust at the 3:00 )comes in a black or silver orientation or copper / gold. It is moderately sized I think coming with 100M of water resistance with dimensions of 43MM x 12.6MM thick. The cases are all sandblasted and fitted with a genuine Sapphire crystal as well. The option for a titanium caseback and titanium bracelet are also available which literally gives you infinite options when it comes to customizing your Nasa timepiece, which I really dig. Basically, the more expensive swiss powered version is comprised of titanium whilst the 316L steel model is equipped with the Miyota calibre. So far so good no?   Movements Utilized  The movements incorporated are two movements I have had much experience with and are great base calibers. One being the Miyota 8 series which is reliable and has a decent power reserve of around 40 hours or so. It beats at 3HZ and is a movement that will last years to come without servicing or regular maintenace. On the more expensive side we have the Selitta SW caliber which is closely related to the ETA 2824 and is a very robust and durable swiss made automatic movement. It features hand winding, hacking seconds, and a 38 hour power reserve with a beat rate of 28,800 BPH. Personally, I would go for the SW200 Considering it is definitely a much higher quality movement in my eyes, but you will pay more.  Furthermore guys - This watch has ALOT to offer that other brands simply cannot offer the average watch enthusiast at a price below $900 or $400! They definitely went above and beyond then what most campaigns offer via watches on Kickstarter. I can definitely reccommend this one to my viewers as it is truly special and has infinite options for your customized personal NASA approved watch. Hope you guys enjoyed! |
ROLEX HISTORY
Rolex is a Swiss luxury watch brand that was founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England. The company originally began as Wilsdorf and Davis, but it was later renamed to Rolex in 1908.
The first Rolex watches were not manufactured in-house, but instead were made by other watchmakers and then branded with the Rolex name. However, Wilsdorf had a vision of creating a wristwatch that was both reliable and accurate, and he set out to develop his own movements.
In 1910, Rolex became the first wristwatch to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which was a testament to the accuracy of the watch. Over the years, Rolex continued to innovate and develop new technologies and features, such as the first waterproof wristwatch in 1926, the first self-winding mechanism in 1931, and the first wristwatch with a date display in 1945.
Rolex has also been associated with several famous individuals, including explorers, athletes, and celebrities. For example, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay wore Rolex watches when they became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. Rolex has also been the official timekeeper of several sporting events, including Wimbledon and the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Today, Rolex is one of the most recognized and respected luxury watch brands in the world, known for its quality, precision, and timeless style.
The first Rolex watches were not manufactured in-house, but instead were made by other watchmakers and then branded with the Rolex name. However, Wilsdorf had a vision of creating a wristwatch that was both reliable and accurate, and he set out to develop his own movements.
In 1910, Rolex became the first wristwatch to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which was a testament to the accuracy of the watch. Over the years, Rolex continued to innovate and develop new technologies and features, such as the first waterproof wristwatch in 1926, the first self-winding mechanism in 1931, and the first wristwatch with a date display in 1945.
Rolex has also been associated with several famous individuals, including explorers, athletes, and celebrities. For example, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay wore Rolex watches when they became the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. Rolex has also been the official timekeeper of several sporting events, including Wimbledon and the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Today, Rolex is one of the most recognized and respected luxury watch brands in the world, known for its quality, precision, and timeless style.
OMEGA Watches History
Omega is a Swiss luxury watch brand founded in 1848 by Louis Brandt in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland. The brand initially operated under the name La Generale Watch Co. and produced pocket watches.
In 1894, Omega revolutionized the watch industry with the introduction of the 19-ligne Omega Calibre, which was more accurate and reliable than any other watch movement of the time. This innovation earned Omega numerous awards and accolades, and the brand quickly became known for its precision and quality.
In 1903, Omega was chosen as the official timekeeper for the Gordon Bennett Cup, an international balloon race. This marked the beginning of Omega's long-standing relationship with sports timing and its reputation as a reliable and accurate timekeeper.
In 1932, Omega became the first brand to be awarded the Olympic Cross of Merit for its outstanding contribution to sports timing at the Olympic Games. Since then, Omega has been the official timekeeper for numerous Olympic Games, and its timekeeping technology has continued to evolve and improve.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Omega's watches were worn by famous explorers and adventurers, including Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay during their ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, and Jacques Cousteau during his underwater expeditions.
In the 1960s, Omega introduced the Speedmaster, a chronograph watch that was originally designed for motorsports but became famous as the first watch worn on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The Speedmaster has since become one of Omega's most iconic and sought-after models.
Today, Omega continues to innovate and produce high-quality watches, including the Seamaster, Constellation, and De Ville collections. The brand also continues to be the official timekeeper for numerous sporting events, including the Olympic Games and the America's Cup.
In 1894, Omega revolutionized the watch industry with the introduction of the 19-ligne Omega Calibre, which was more accurate and reliable than any other watch movement of the time. This innovation earned Omega numerous awards and accolades, and the brand quickly became known for its precision and quality.
In 1903, Omega was chosen as the official timekeeper for the Gordon Bennett Cup, an international balloon race. This marked the beginning of Omega's long-standing relationship with sports timing and its reputation as a reliable and accurate timekeeper.
In 1932, Omega became the first brand to be awarded the Olympic Cross of Merit for its outstanding contribution to sports timing at the Olympic Games. Since then, Omega has been the official timekeeper for numerous Olympic Games, and its timekeeping technology has continued to evolve and improve.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Omega's watches were worn by famous explorers and adventurers, including Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay during their ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, and Jacques Cousteau during his underwater expeditions.
In the 1960s, Omega introduced the Speedmaster, a chronograph watch that was originally designed for motorsports but became famous as the first watch worn on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The Speedmaster has since become one of Omega's most iconic and sought-after models.
Today, Omega continues to innovate and produce high-quality watches, including the Seamaster, Constellation, and De Ville collections. The brand also continues to be the official timekeeper for numerous sporting events, including the Olympic Games and the America's Cup.
BREITLING Watches History
Breitling is a Swiss luxury watch brand that was founded in 1884 by Léon Breitling in the town of Saint-Imier in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Initially, the company specialized in producing chronographs and other precision timepieces for scientific and industrial purposes.
In 1915, Breitling introduced the first wrist-worn chronograph with a separate pusher to control the start, stop, and reset functions, which made it easier to use than previous models. This innovation helped establish Breitling as a leading maker of chronographs and other precision timepieces.
During the 1930s and 1940s, Breitling continued to innovate with the introduction of the first chronograph with a second independent pusher, which allowed for the recording of multiple elapsed times. The company also developed the Huit Aviation Department, which produced wristwatches for pilots and other aviation professionals.
In the 1950s, Breitling introduced the Navitimer, a wristwatch with a built-in slide rule that allowed pilots to perform complex calculations in-flight. The Navitimer became an instant classic and remains one of Breitling's most popular models to this day.
In the 1960s, Breitling continued to produce innovative timepieces, including the Chrono-Matic, which was the first automatic chronograph movement with a micro-rotor. The company also introduced the Emergency, a wristwatch with a built-in distress beacon that could be activated in case of an emergency.
In the years since, Breitling has continued to produce innovative and high-quality timepieces for a variety of applications, including aviation, diving, and sports. The company has also maintained a strong commitment to precision and accuracy, with many of its watches featuring COSC-certified movements. Today, Breitling is recognized as one of the world's leading luxury watch brands, with a reputation for innovation, quality, and style.
In 1915, Breitling introduced the first wrist-worn chronograph with a separate pusher to control the start, stop, and reset functions, which made it easier to use than previous models. This innovation helped establish Breitling as a leading maker of chronographs and other precision timepieces.
During the 1930s and 1940s, Breitling continued to innovate with the introduction of the first chronograph with a second independent pusher, which allowed for the recording of multiple elapsed times. The company also developed the Huit Aviation Department, which produced wristwatches for pilots and other aviation professionals.
In the 1950s, Breitling introduced the Navitimer, a wristwatch with a built-in slide rule that allowed pilots to perform complex calculations in-flight. The Navitimer became an instant classic and remains one of Breitling's most popular models to this day.
In the 1960s, Breitling continued to produce innovative timepieces, including the Chrono-Matic, which was the first automatic chronograph movement with a micro-rotor. The company also introduced the Emergency, a wristwatch with a built-in distress beacon that could be activated in case of an emergency.
In the years since, Breitling has continued to produce innovative and high-quality timepieces for a variety of applications, including aviation, diving, and sports. The company has also maintained a strong commitment to precision and accuracy, with many of its watches featuring COSC-certified movements. Today, Breitling is recognized as one of the world's leading luxury watch brands, with a reputation for innovation, quality, and style.
Longines
Longines is a Swiss luxury watch company that was founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz in the town of Saint-Imier, Switzerland. The company has a long and prestigious history in the world of watchmaking, and has been responsible for many innovations and milestones in the industry.
In the early days, Longines primarily produced pocket watches, and quickly gained a reputation for precision and accuracy. By the end of the 19th century, Longines had become one of the leading watchmakers in the world. In 1912, the company introduced the first chronograph wristwatch, which was quickly adopted by the military and aviation communities.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Longines continued to innovate with the introduction of the world's first quartz clock and the first wristwatch with an automatic winding mechanism. During World War II, Longines produced wristwatches for the British Royal Air Force, and continued to produce military watches for several decades afterwards.
In the post-war years, Longines became known for its elegant and sophisticated watches, particularly its "Conquest" line of watches. In the 1950s and 1960s, Longines was a favorite of celebrities and politicians, and its watches were frequently seen on the wrists of Elvis Presley, John F. Kennedy, and other famous figures.
In recent years, Longines has continued to produce high-quality watches that combine traditional Swiss craftsmanship with modern technology. The company is particularly known for its sport watches, including its "HydroConquest" line of diving watches and its "Conquest Classic" line of chronographs.
Today, Longines is owned by the Swatch Group, and remains a leading brand in the luxury watch industry. Its watches are prized for their precision, reliability, and timeless style.
In the early days, Longines primarily produced pocket watches, and quickly gained a reputation for precision and accuracy. By the end of the 19th century, Longines had become one of the leading watchmakers in the world. In 1912, the company introduced the first chronograph wristwatch, which was quickly adopted by the military and aviation communities.
In the 1920s and 1930s, Longines continued to innovate with the introduction of the world's first quartz clock and the first wristwatch with an automatic winding mechanism. During World War II, Longines produced wristwatches for the British Royal Air Force, and continued to produce military watches for several decades afterwards.
In the post-war years, Longines became known for its elegant and sophisticated watches, particularly its "Conquest" line of watches. In the 1950s and 1960s, Longines was a favorite of celebrities and politicians, and its watches were frequently seen on the wrists of Elvis Presley, John F. Kennedy, and other famous figures.
In recent years, Longines has continued to produce high-quality watches that combine traditional Swiss craftsmanship with modern technology. The company is particularly known for its sport watches, including its "HydroConquest" line of diving watches and its "Conquest Classic" line of chronographs.
Today, Longines is owned by the Swatch Group, and remains a leading brand in the luxury watch industry. Its watches are prized for their precision, reliability, and timeless style.
Tissot
Tissot is a Swiss watch brand that was founded in 1853 by Charles-Félicien Tissot and his son Charles-Émile Tissot in the town of Le Locle, Switzerland. The company has a long and rich history in the world of watchmaking, and has been responsible for many innovations and milestones in the industry.
In the early days, Tissot primarily produced pocket watches, and quickly gained a reputation for quality and precision. By the end of the 19th century, Tissot was one of the largest watchmakers in Switzerland, and was exporting its watches to countries around the world.
In the early 20th century, Tissot continued to innovate with the introduction of the first non-magnetic wristwatch, the first dual time-zone watch, and the first watch with a plastic case. During World War II, Tissot produced watches for the Allied forces, and continued to produce military watches for several decades afterwards.
In the post-war years, Tissot became known for its elegant and sophisticated watches, particularly its "Tissot Visodate" line of watches, which featured a date function and a distinctive "T" logo on the dial. In the 1970s, Tissot was one of the first Swiss watch brands to introduce quartz watches, which quickly became popular due to their accuracy and affordability.
In recent years, Tissot has continued to produce high-quality watches that combine traditional Swiss craftsmanship with modern technology. The company is particularly known for its sport watches, including its "T-Touch" line of watches, which feature touch-screen technology and a range of functions such as altimeter, compass, and thermometer.
Today, Tissot is part of the Swatch Group, and remains a leading brand in the watch industry. Its watches are prized for their quality, durability, and stylish design, and are worn by watch enthusiasts and collectors around the world.
In the early days, Tissot primarily produced pocket watches, and quickly gained a reputation for quality and precision. By the end of the 19th century, Tissot was one of the largest watchmakers in Switzerland, and was exporting its watches to countries around the world.
In the early 20th century, Tissot continued to innovate with the introduction of the first non-magnetic wristwatch, the first dual time-zone watch, and the first watch with a plastic case. During World War II, Tissot produced watches for the Allied forces, and continued to produce military watches for several decades afterwards.
In the post-war years, Tissot became known for its elegant and sophisticated watches, particularly its "Tissot Visodate" line of watches, which featured a date function and a distinctive "T" logo on the dial. In the 1970s, Tissot was one of the first Swiss watch brands to introduce quartz watches, which quickly became popular due to their accuracy and affordability.
In recent years, Tissot has continued to produce high-quality watches that combine traditional Swiss craftsmanship with modern technology. The company is particularly known for its sport watches, including its "T-Touch" line of watches, which feature touch-screen technology and a range of functions such as altimeter, compass, and thermometer.
Today, Tissot is part of the Swatch Group, and remains a leading brand in the watch industry. Its watches are prized for their quality, durability, and stylish design, and are worn by watch enthusiasts and collectors around the world.
