Fossil, founded in 1984, was the first brand in America to bring style and value to watches, thereby transforming the idea of timekeeping from something that was until then simply functional to something that became more chic and stylish; Fossil watches became the new essential accessory for the wrist. The new models of Fossil watches [...]
There are two key figures behind Ed Hardy watches – Don Ed Hardy himself and Christian Audigier. Don Ed Hardy is widely known as the ‘godfather of the modern tattoo’. Hardy has been fascinated with tattoos since his childhood, and now he brings together American, Japanese, Cholo, tattoo, surf and hotrod imagery, together with his [...]
December 2009 is not only an important anniversary for Seiko watches, but it is also the anniversary of a significant milestone in the history of watch-making technology. On 25 December 1969 the Quartz Astron (pictured left), presented in an 18 carat gold case and limited to 100 pieces, went on sale in Tokyo. The revolutionary [...]
Robert and Charles Ingersoll started producing watches in 1892, and so became the first watch manufacturer in America. And, the company has been making history ever since. With the Help of Henry Ford, better known for motor cars, the brothers created the first automated system for producing large quantities of high quality men’s watches – [...]
Obaku Harmony watches are loaded with conscience. The Obaku brand may only have been introduced two years ago, but now the brand has worldwide appeal. The last two years have been a difficult time to launch a new brand, but Allan Jensen, Obaku’s brand manager, says “I think it is [our] combination of great design, [...]
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