Buying Guide For Watches

Make a second time zone useful every day. Learn how to read a GMT watch, avoid date mix-ups and choose a practical companion for work and family abroad.

Learn why a tritium watch may look dim when you first enter darkness, how your eyes adapt and how to test tube visibility fairly before requesting service.

Learn why natural stone watch dials vary, how lighting changes their appearance, what counts as a defect and what to check before choosing aventurine, agate or malachite.