Watch Knowledge
Automatic vs Quartz Watches: Which Movement Is Right for You?
Spring and balance wheel or crystal and battery? How each movement works, how accurate they really are, and which suits the way you wear a watch.
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Watch Knowledge
Plain-English explainers on movements, materials, sizing, water resistance and care.
Watch Knowledge
Watch Water Resistance Explained: What 30m, 100m and 200m Really Mean
The number on the dial is a lab pressure, not a dive depth. Here is what each rating actually allows, and how to keep a watch water resistant for years.
Watch Knowledge
Sapphire vs Mineral vs Acrylic Crystal: Which Watch Glass Is Best?
The hardest crystal is not always the toughest. How sapphire, mineral glass, Hardlex and acrylic compare, and which suits the way you wear a watch.
Watch Knowledge
How to Measure Your Wrist for a Watch (and Choose the Right Case Size)
Two minutes with a tape measure and an understanding of lug-to-lug will save you from buying a watch that overhangs your wrist.