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The Sector Watch Company, based in Italy, is known for its sporty timepiece styles. Sector Watches come in two collections; each also has sub-collections. The Sector Expander Collection features...
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, Rolex is one of the leading brands in luxury watches. Rolex was the first to include designs and innovations such as water-resistant cases, quartz movement...
There are many articles written about choosing and buying a mechanical watch but once you have made your choice it is very important to care for your mechanical watch to keep it in good condition....
Since the company's founding in 1908, Rolex watches have been highly prized for their accurate timekeeping. Though Rolex self-winding watches have been popular since they were released to the...
Retailing between $200 and $300, the Citizen Nighthawk is a luxury watch with stainless-steel case and bracelet, quartz movement and entirely analog functionality. It is one of Citizen's EcoDrive...
Patek Philippe S.A. was originally founded in Geneva, Switzerland, by Polish immigrants in 1839. Today, the company is one of the premier luxury watch-makers in the world and has been owned by the...
Citizen's Eco-Drive models are elegant, top-of-the-line watches, whose distinguishing feature is that they are powered by light. Using energy from either natural or artificial light, the watches...
Even though watches can be made using a variety of materials, special features and price points, there are several parts common to most watches created for both men and women. More specifically,...
Hats have always been in fashion, and, if you're a man, there are plenty of style options. From the very American Stetson to the British bowler and everything in between, there are many styles...
A pork-pie hat is named for its resemblance to a pork pie, that is, a meat pie of the sort common in British cuisine. The hat is round, with a flat top, or crown, and a short brim that can be...
There are many reasons that you might measure your watch crown and there are a few different ways of obtaining the measurement that we explain below. Replacing a watch crown is a common repair on...
This process is only used when you have a portion of the original stem left and are able to remove the broken portion of the stem from the original crown.
Tag Heuer is a popular watchmaker based in Switzerland. Since the 1860s, the company has produced fine watches for both men and women. While many watch companies produce inexpensive watches...
An antique pocket watch is a mechanical winding watch, which means it runs once its springs are wound. A mechanical watch is unlike a quartz watch, which is battery powered, or a form of automatic...
A mechanical watch runs once it is wound, compared to an automatic watch that is powered from the natural movement of the wearer's wrist, or an eco-drive watch that is powered from light. An...
The Rolex Submariner for more than 50 years has been the wristwatch of choice for divers who want a reliable timepiece that winds itself while the owner wears the watch. However, the Rolex will...
Rolex is a Swiss-made watch and one of the largest luxury watch companies in the world. To change the crown on a Rolex, you must open the case back, remove the current stem and crown and replace...
Rolex is a high-end Swiss watch and is the largest luxury watch brand in the world. The first Rolex with a date display was introduced in 1945. It is easy to change the date on a Rolex, but if you...
Citizen is one of the world's largest watch companies. Citizen was founded in 1918 and has its headquarters in Japan. Removing the stem of a Citizen is an easy process--and necessary if the watch...
Quartz watches are powered by a battery. In order to repair your watch, it may be necessary to remove the crown. Removing the crown of your quartz watch is a simple process that can be done with a...
The wristwatch was originally called a wristlet and was primarily worn by women. During the 19th century, most gentlemen preferred to carry the pocket watch, which was considered more masculine....
Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 and their first watch was made in 1867. All Elgin watches have mechanical movements, which means they must be wound every one to two days to keep...
Chronograph watches are a necessity for any one working with precision calculations involving time and speed. Having the tool you need strapped to your wrist and easily accessible has made it the...
TAG Heuer has been making watches since 1860 and their experience and expertise has earned them a reputation as one of the finest Swiss watchmakers around. Elegant, functional and built to last,...
A Rolex watch is truly a sight to behold, and the timepiece itself is as much about quality and art as it is about function. Replica Rolex watches can be every bit as visually stunning, though...
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch is one of the most exquisite wrist-worn timepieces available on the market. With it's traditional good looks and flashy style that is still well short of...
How to Shape the Crown of a Cowboy Hat
Shaping and reshaping the crown of a cowboy hat gives it a personality; hear how to choose and take care of your cowboy hat in this free video on casual and dress cowboy hats.
The symbol of a true cowboy is not just his bravado, but what he wears on his head. A Stetson hat signifies not only a hero and a leader, but also a cowboy with class. All of these traits are...
Add your own signature to a cowboy hat by hand-shaping the crown. Shaping the crown of a cowboy hat isn’t as hard as it looks! With a little bit of patience and practice, you’ll...
Sometimes its just better to wear something you made on your own. Not too many people can claim that they made their own clothing but with this simple hat design almost anyone can. Read on to...
The detectives in the 1940's donned an old but trusty fedora. Crumpled with character, allowing the front to drop to shadow the eyes, the fedora was seen on many a cinema character. If you've...