If the only reason for a watch was to tell the time, any old watch will do. But watches have never been just functional. From the beginning, they’ve been a part of fashion and quickly became heirlooms handed from father to son. Today’s watches span from edgy to elegant and from bold to beautiful. Having choices isn’t a problem. If anything, narrowing it down might be...

Ever wonder why we propose with diamond rings? Diamonds, with their fire, brilliance, and claim on being the hardest material on Earth, are the perfect symbol for everlasting love between two people. It might come as a surprise, then, to learn that even a small amount of oil from your fingertips can have damaging effects on your diamond’s sparkle. Other damaging substances include l...

Dive watches have two main functions: Be accurate and be readable underwater. But if that was all you needed, you could accomplish it for about 40 bucks at a scuba store. Modern dive watches, like the new Tudor Pelagos 39, are as fashionable as they are functional. It’s not always easy to strike that balance, but Tudor has done it brilliantly....