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Let’s face it—one of the most frustrating aspects of owning a smartwatch is having yet another device to charge. And unlike your smartphone, which you might be in the habit of plugging in every night, a smartwatch that needs daily charging can feel particularly annoying. I learned this lesson the hard way when I bought

the watch Nerd
March 12, 2025

There’s something magical about vintage watches. The patina that tells stories of decades past. The unique designs that have influenced generations of watchmaking. The connection to history that you can wear on your wrist. Not to mention the potential investment value if you choose wisely. But let’s be honest—the vintage watch market is also a

the watch Nerd
March 12, 2025

You’ve spent good money on your watch collection. But are you wearing the right timepiece with the right outfit? The difference between looking polished versus slightly off can often come down to how well your watch complements what you’re wearing. I’ll admit I learned this the hard way. I still cringe remembering when I wore

the watch Nerd
March 12, 2025

If you’ve got smaller wrists, you know the struggle. You fall in love with a watch online, head to the store to try it on, and… it looks like you’ve strapped a dinner plate to your arm. The lugs extend past your wrist, the case is uncomfortably thick, and the whole thing just looks disproportionate.

the watch Nerd
March 12, 2025

We take them for granted now—these little time-telling devices strapped to our wrists. But the journey of how watches migrated from pockets to wrists is a fascinating tale involving world wars, royal fashion statements, daring explorers, and technological revolutions. I’ve been captivated by this history ever since my grandfather showed me his WWII-era military watch,

the watch Nerd
March 12, 2025

There’s a question that inevitably comes up whenever watch enthusiasts gather: “Swiss or Japanese movements—which is better?” It’s almost like the watch world’s version of “Marvel or DC?” or “PlayStation or Xbox?”—a debate that can get surprisingly heated. I remember the first time I waded into this discussion at a watch meetup. I innocently mentioned

the watch Nerd
March 12, 2025