by Steve Porter | Jan 15, 2023 | Interesting
So it’s 2023 and many of us will be jumping into the resolutions that you committed to in the midst of the Christmas indulgence, most probably after a few drinks…..it seemed like a good idea at the time! No matter what you committed to, or didn’t, here at TimeTraders...
by Steve Porter | Dec 12, 2022 | Interesting
With the 2022 FIFA World Cup having moved into the knockout stages we thought it might be interesting to take a look at the watches that have been spied on the wrists of some of the biggest names in the game. Neymar Jr – Brazil Arriving in Qatar, Brazilian...
by Steve Porter | Nov 9, 2022 | Interesting
We have a strange relationship with notorious gangsters of the past. On one hand, we understand that they were ruthless criminals responsible for a lot of deaths, but on the other, we are intrigued by their stories and the power and infamy that they achieved. A mob...
by Steve Porter | Oct 25, 2022 | Interesting
A luxury Rolex watch stolen during an armed robbery in Denmark five years ago was located in Greece when a woman brought it into a store for repair, in Athens. The robbery was attributed to an international jewel thief network, known as the Pink Panthers. As its...
by Steve Porter | Oct 18, 2022 | Interesting
When it comes to fashion, there are two types of people in this world: those who wear automatic watches and those who don’t. Those who don’t are practical – why be weighed down by an extra accessory when we all carry around phones? We understand these people...
by Steve Porter | Oct 10, 2022 | Interesting
At TimeTraders we don’t normally do digital, but here’s a nice little piece for you. Well, when I say little, I actually mean big, very big. It’s also expensive, at R200,000.00 and if you want it, the postage is another R4,000.00. So what do you get for this hefty...
by Steve Porter | Oct 6, 2022 | Interesting
We’re back again with some new facts about the world of watches. The idea here is to read with a smile on your face! Watch is the word The word watch comes from the old English waecce, which meant to keep an eye on and be awake. This is also, of course, where we get...
by Steve Porter | Sep 27, 2022 | Interesting
Or, perhaps we should say it’s complications, and when it comes to watches it’s very much a case of the more, the better! As all you watch nuts will know, a complication is any function above and beyond the hours, minutes, and seconds that a watch offers the wearer....
by Steve Porter | Sep 14, 2022 | Interesting
Bezels not only look chic on watches, they also perform some very special and often important functions. The bezel is the part of the watch case that surrounds the watch glass. This outer ring is either permanently locked in place, or rotatable. The bezel can either...
by Steve Porter | Sep 12, 2022 | Interesting
For Formula 1 fans it’s always an exciting moment when, on race day, the giant Rolex clock ticks around to 12 and the field heads off on their warm-up lap. While most of us can’t remember a Formula 1 weekend without this tradition, you might be surprised to hear that...
by Steve Porter | Aug 29, 2022 | Interesting
The hour record is considered one of the most prestigious titles in cycling. It’s a simple format – the cyclist rides as far as they can on a velodrome in one hour. The current record holder is Britain’s Dan Bigham. He took to the line at the Tissot...
by Steve Porter | Aug 18, 2022 | Interesting
Engineered to evoke its wearer to live life to the full because it’s finite and we’ll all die eventually — in case you needed reminding — the Tikker Watch takes the concept of “carpe diem” to the extreme. Through a simple calculation and questionnaire, you can...
