Look at any classic dive watch. The Rolex Submariner. The Omega Seamaster. The Seiko Prospex. Every single one has a thick ring around the outside of the watch face that turns when you grip it and twist. That ring is the rotating bezel. And it is not there for decoration. The rotating bezel is the … Read more
When you close your eyes, your ability to move around is limited. But there is a solution that could be closer than you think: smartwatches. They’re the latest accessory for any night owl who needs to know how much sleep they’re getting. Smartwatches track and record everything from how much sleep you’re getting to whether … Read more
It is hard to tell whether Apple Watches tracks a person’s every move. But some people who wear them swear their devices appear on the watch face and can pinpoint a person’s location. So, what can we learn from the questions and answers about the Apple Watch? In a word – Yes. The Apple watches … Read more
Think twice if you anticipated that your hunt for the greatest men’s timepieces under $100 would provide a meager display of unusable junk. Because even though the high-end watch market soars to previously inconceivable heights—with Patek Philippe’s fetching hundreds of millions of dollars at bidding and Drake flaunting an entire casino game displayed on his … Read more
As we sidestep into a new millennium, our understanding of technology becomes fascinating. Though we regularly communicate with friends and family on our mobile devices, it wasn’t until recently that we have been able to look down at our wrists and see what time it is. Solar watches generate energy by capturing the energy forfeited … Read more
The short answer is no, and understanding why that answer is no will save you from making a $400 mistake. I have tested this question directly. I own an Apple Watch and have spent time trying to get it to work with an Android phone, specifically a Samsung Galaxy S24, to understand exactly what does … Read more
One of the most common questions at Watches in Depth is what watches astronauts wear. The answer might surprise you! Even though they work in space, they still need to follow safety protocols and choose reliable watches, even if they don’t look like them. In fact, with their limited storage space on shuttles and space … Read more
It’s no secret that technology has become attached to our bodies in recent years: From smartphones to smartwatches and fitness trackers, we carry these tech gadgets with us even more than we did in days gone by. As we approach the dream of intelligent gadgets, a new question has percolated: when will smartwatches have camera … Read more
The short answer is: it depends on what you mean by measure. If you mean getting an accurate blood pressure reading like 128/82 — the kind your doctor uses to diagnose hypertension or adjust your medication — then most smartwatches cannot do this reliably. The technology is improving, but it has not reached clinical measurement … Read more
There is a specific threshold in women’s watchmaking where the choices change in character. Below $300, you are choosing between fashion brands and basic quartz movements. Between $300 and $500, you enter Swiss Made territory with genuine sapphire crystals and brand credentials that carry weight. But between $500 and $2000, something different happens. This is … Read more