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Portable watches have come a long way. Perhaps the earliest portable time-telling device, often referred to as an Egyptian shadow clock, became popular around 1500 B.C. T-shaped or L-shaped with a raised end bar, these shado­w clocks measured the morning hours as the sun swept overhead. Then, they were turned around to count down the afternoon. Wristwatches were available in the late 19th century, but were called wrislets and widely viewed with disdain by serious watchmakers as a feminine fad. Real men wore pocket-watches.

The first series of purpose-made wrist watches was produced by Girard-Perregaux in 1880 for the German Navy. During World War I numerous companies carried right here at The Watchery, including Longines, and others produced wrist watches, called trench watches, for the military. These watches were of virtually identical style with an enamel dial, wide white numerals, and a luminescent hour hand. The decidedly not macho term wristlet persisted well into the 1930s, at which point the modern term wristwatch took over.

This Swiss Army women’s Officer’s Watch, with black dial and stainless steel strap is heir to both the wristwatch’s feminine and military tradition. It is a perfect timepiece for everyday wear regardless of where you are. It provides a dressy look with a sporty feel. You can check out all our brand name watches today at TheWatchery.com!

We have talked a lot here on the Watchery blog about different factors that go into selecting stunning designer watches at almost stupefying discounts: everything from the watch movement (automatic vs. manual, with quartz just wanting us all to get along), to function (chronographs are cool but unless you are a pilot or in some kind of race you do not necessarily need one), the merits of diver watches (how wet do you get?) and even the numerals on the dial. But sometimes, all you want is to go with what is tried and true.

If that is the case, The Watchery’s bestseller page is the place that you should spend some time exploring today. It is a prestigious collection of brand name watches all along the price spectrum,  like Invicta Glam Rock, Bulova, Jorg Gray, Swiss Legend, Sturhling, Fossil, Movado, and even expansive brands like Calvin Klein. But the one that we are going to talk about today not only has distinct style and flair but it also has the distinction of being the first digital watch to be featured here on the blog.

Meet the Suunto men’s Core Red Crush watch, with digital multi-function capability and red silicone strap. A modern design and a classy style fuse into one to form Suunto watches built for an active lifestyle. You can use it for running, cycling, mountain biking and more. Check out more at TheWatchery.com!