The Slender Wrist

2 months ago | theslenderwrist.com | Karlton Miko Tyack

Technology is expensive, and that’s often the case with wearables — but not always. The best affordable smartwatch for you could easily fall within your budget. To be honest, it took me a long time to get on board with smartwatches. I love my analog automatics and quartz timepieces. Besides, James Bond hardly ever wore one. Well, except for the Seiko M354, which many considered a smartwatch in 1979! Then, I entered my 30s (a long time ago) and decided to go on a health journey.

2 months ago | theslenderwrist.com | Karlton Miko Tyack

Rolex 24 at Daytona is one of the watch world’s most important and iconic partnerships. Here’s why. Some, perhaps most, may say that the Omega Speedmaster is the most significant chronograph ever. Sure, it went to space and is likely the most famous chronograph in history. As far as it being the most important, I think it depends on the angle you’re considering. See, the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona is undeniably one of the industry’s major races.

Nov 29, 2024 | theslenderwrist.com | Nina Scally

Your one-stop guide to learning everything there is to know about what Smartwatches do. Watch manufacturers have tried their hardest to pack more functionality into small, hand-held devices for decades. Take, for example, Hamilton’s first digital watch in 1972 or the first calculator watches from Casio and Timex. Of all the high-tech gadgets and gismos, Smartwatches are one of the biggest disrupters of the 21st century. But what do smartwatches do, exactly?

Nov 22, 2024 | theslenderwrist.com | Nina Scally

It’s surprising how many people consider Seiko and Citizen to be “twin companies.” Let’s explore their fundamental differences in this Seiko vs Citizen debate. When we discuss the nerve center of luxury watchmaking, Europe and, more specifically, Switzerland spring to mind. But the Japanese also left an indelible mark on watchmaking and are still a strong contender today. This is especially true when we consider its competitive pricing and movement manufacture.

Nov 15, 2024 | theslenderwrist.com | Nina Scally

An overview of the Girard Perregaux Casquette watch, from the first generation in 1976 to this year’s edition. In the modern world, mechanical watches are still the preferred choice when comparing quartz vs. automatic watches. Watchmakers specializing in mechanical timepieces are continually pushing the horological boundaries. Their boundless beauty seems to satisfy us beyond any limit. The alluring complexity of a mechanical watch enables us to delve into the process and story of that watch.