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If you are a watch lover then you might have wondered what makes a watch tick and keep time with precision. The core of the watch is called a movement which muscles every function in the watch. The next brilliant thing to visualise is how and what are these movements made up of?
In fact these movements are made of mini-scale engineered delicate components that all together come up to become a superefficient watch movement that is a marvel in itself. These movements are the result of talented artisans who have an unequalled set of skills for the delicate work.
 
As the exterior watch design is essential, the type of movements used at the heart of the watch is equally important. If coming to basics there are two types of watch movements, quartz and mechanical movements. The mechanical movements have further two types, one is self-winding (automatic) and the other is hand-wound mechanical movement.
Stepping forward after how to look at the watch externally and internally we will move to the next fundamental step, that is knowing about which movement is worth spending your money. When you come to purchase a watch, do inquire what kind of movement powers the watch.
 
There are two most valued and commonly used movements in the watch industry, a Swiss and Japanese movement. If you are purchasing any luxury Swiss timepiece then you might generally see a Ronda or and ETA movement in the watch.  On the contrary you will find Japanese quartz movements in almost every other marque starting from entry level to many fashion and luxury watches.
Swiss movements are famous for their mechanical artistry whereas Swiss Quartz movements are a rear sight. Considering Japanese movements you can experience state of the art automatic Japanese movements in luxury Japanese watch brand and also have Japanese quartz movements easily available. The Swiss automatic movements hold its class as those are developed by time with more than a century of development and innovative evolution.
 
Looking at the construction materials of the watch, the most commonly used material is stainless steel that has high endurance and suitable for daily wearing. Companies tend to use various grades of stainless steel but the one with 316L grade stainless steel are much more durable and withstand the time test. Any cheaper grade of stainless steel will corrode in no time and ruin all the pleasure.
There are even more details that can be considered while purchasing a watch as what kind of crystal (glass over the dial) is used, depending on the price of the watch. Most commonly used crystal is a Mineral crystal, then comes the synthetic sapphire crystal and the high-end is natural sapphire crystal which is scratch resistant.
 
Few luxury brands also offer a see through case-back with a crystal installed in it. Those features are usually found in timepieces with automatic movements to flaunt its artistic mechanism.

Casio has held a top seat in producing pure adventure ready timepieces through their G-SHOCK range. The G-SHOCK series has a literal huge 300-plus models range to offer and if ladies models are excluded, then still you can choose from 292 variants within G-SHOCK range.
 
The robust and almost apocalypse-durable G-SHOCK has introduced camouflage models to their GA-700 series. There are about three camouflage variants in the GA-700CM range. Definitely the fascination is obvious to catch a glimpse of it. The camouflage range is military inspired which carries the authentic woodland camouflage rather than the modern digitised camouflage. Same as the other models in the G-SHOCK, this model range is also made with no aspects spared in durability, toughness and functionality. Any adventure enthusiast can rely on it for its purpose of use. The models available are GA-700CM-2A in dark blue, GA-700CM-3A in army green and GA-700CM-8A in stealth grey.
 
This model range is known as the analogue-digital hybrid G-SHOCK watch. As the G-SHOCK devotees know that this SHOCK-resistant range offers an analogue, digital and an analogue-digital hybrid model range. The GA-700 series’ dial design is unique and is known to have a 3D-dial design which gives a depth to the interface. Though the dial feels a bit clustered but is still appealing in an awesome way.
 
The GA-700 series is already a hit and admired by the majority of adventure watch enthusiasts. This collection offers reasonably priced tough functional watches that are unmatchable in durability. The watch is designed to perform several functions including, 1/100th chronograph, stopwatch, 4-daily alarms, 24-hours’ time format, world time, backlit display and 200-meters of water resistance. All these features will keep working for a long run and through any tough withering condition. The battery life on these models is rated for about ten years.
 
The basic time is displayed by the analogue watch hands, while other functions are displayed by parted digital display at the top and bottom of the dial. The watch is powered by the same quartz model as the GA-700 line-up. The mini-LCD at the 6 o’clock is built for negative display while only the stealth grey model has a positive display mini-LCD.
 
The material used for the case and wristband is resin with a utilitarian design method. As seen the case appears to be massive with loads of information out-flowing. Discussing the design in depth, Casio has done a great job with user friendly interface and designing it with prominent textured buttons around the case.
The large textured buttons are placed in a very balanced way that controls all the functions available in the watch with two on each side placement. The fifth button at the 6 o’clock is dedicated to a backlit function which is easily accessible. These buttons might be a bit hustle to reach on smaller cased G-SHOCK models, but on the GA-700 series it is easily operable.
 
The GA-700 range seems to lack a bit of practicality as a daily wearer due to its massive size, but the adventure focused design and construction is unparalleled. The clock hands give a feel of being clustered in the interface. Due to the limited space on the dial it the clock hands have been kept short in length. With all the complexity of the interface the backlit is pretty practical at darker places.
 
Bringing the discussion to a conclusion, this release might not be a massive new model addition but the unique and trendy camouflage aura has captured the G-SHOCK and it literally looks amazing. Though yet there are only three colour variants but the start is pretty appealing. As a personal preference and expectedly the most liked deal is to go with authentic woodland camouflage. The digital camouflage might be next-gen preference but the authentic army style camo is a never-no.
 
Looking up to the complete package with regards to design and functionality the GA-700CM collection can be a hot-favourite among the young watch enthusiasts. This watch is a literal timepiece for people on the go. All three models are reasonably priced around Rs. 25K.
 
We have all three models of GA-700CM series and furthermore collection of G-SHOCK at our stores. You can visit our online store and chain outlets in the city to purchase original branded watches. We have a vast variety of international luxury watch brands available at our stores from where you can buy original branded watches with reasonable prices. We also provide one warranty on brand with our dealership.

If you have a watch or a collection of timepieces then you might have wondered what makes a watch tick and keep time with precision. The heart of the watch is called a movement which powers every function in the watch. The next wonderful thing to imagine is how and what are these movements made up of?
In fact these movements are made of highly engineered delicate components that all together come up to become a highly efficient watch movement that is a marvel in itself. These movements are the result of talented artisans who have unparalleled skills for the work.
 
As the external watch design is crucial, the type of movements used at the heart of the watch is as important as well. If coming to basics there are two types of watch movements, quartz and mechanical movements. The mechanical movements have further two types, one is self-winding (automatic) and the other is hand-wound mechanical movement.
After understanding how to look at the watch externally and internally we will move to the next crucial step, that is knowing about which movement is worth spending your money. When you come to purchase a watch do see what made movement is at the heart of the watch. 
 
There are two most valued and commonly used movements a Swiss and Japanese movement. If you are buying any luxury Swiss timepiece then you might generally see a Ronda or and ETA movement in the watch.  On the contrary you will find Japanese quartz movements in almost every other brand starting from entry level to many fashion and luxury watches.
Swiss movements are famous for their mechanical artistry whereas Swiss Quartz movements are a rear sight. Considering Japanese movements you can experience state of the art automatic Japanese movements in luxury Japanese watch brands and also have Japanese quartz movements easily available. The Swiss automatic movements hold its class as those are developed by time with more than a century of development and innovative evolution.
 
Looking at the construction materials of the watch, the most commonly used material is stainless steel that has high endurance and suitable for daily wearing. Companies tend to use various grades of stainless steel but the one with 316L grade stainless steel are much more durable and withstand the time test. Any cheaper grade of stainless steel will corrode in no time and ruin all the pleasure.
There are even more details that can be considered while purchasing a watch as what kind of crystal (glass over the dial) is used, depending on the price of the watch. Most commonly used crystal is a Mineral crystal, then comes the synthetic sapphire crystal and the high-end is natural sapphire crystal which is scratch resistant.
 
Few luxury brands also offer a see through case-back with a crystal installed in it. Those features are usually found in timepieces with automatic movements to flaunt its artistic mechanism.
Let us further guide you in detail about the types of movements which help you master the understanding of buying watches.
 
What is a Quartz Movement?
The first ever quartz powered watch was introduced in the 1960s and it has been popular since then. The quartz movement is powered by a battery that sends a precise amount of current through the quartz crystal which causes it to vibrate. The pulse generated then powers the movement. The second hand ticks once per second which keeps time with quite accurately. The most common trick to recognise a quartz movement is to watch the seconds-hand in the clock; if it jumps every second then it is a quartz movement.
 
The modern quartz movements have a good two to five years of battery life due to efficient power usage. These movements are durable and require low maintenance. The timekeeping efficiency of quartz movement has reached to only one second error over a year.
What is a Mechanical Movement?
The Mechanical movement is on a next level of creativity and has been around for over a century. Atypically to its quartz counterpart the mechanical movement is powered by a spiral spring that when winded, releases the kinetic energy at a controlled rate to power the movement. The mechanical movement is also known as a Calibre. The complex mechanism is designed to harness power from the tightly wound spring.
 
Most of the mechanical watches are hand assembled by the artisans with skilful methods. All these factors make a mechanical watch time taking to produce and limited in production numbers. As earlier described the mechanical movement has two variants one which is automatic and the other is hand-wound mechanical movement.
 
What is a Self Winding-Automatic Movement?
Both types of mechanical watch need energy to maintain timekeeping and other functions. In this case the self-winding-automatic movement derives its power from a spiral spring that is attached to a rotor that winds the spring when the watch is moved by natural wrist movement. The plus side to an automatic movement is if it’s worn daily then you might never need to reset the time.
 
What is a Power Reserve?
The important thing to understand about the automatic watches is that you need to wear these watches on regular bases. The automatic movement is designed to store power reserve in its spiral spring and even if the watch is not worn it will maintain its time for a while due to power reserve efficiency but once the power reserve ends it will stop ticking. Don’t worry it hasn’t stopped for good, you just have to wind it and re-adjust the time and you are good to go.
 
What is a Hand-Wound Mechanical Movement?
The hand-wound mechanical movements are a rear sight due to its need of physical work by the wearer. But there is a special kind of watch enthusiasts which love to engage with their timepieces. The manual winding action demands a separate kind of attention towards the watch because one has to manually wind the spring after a specific interval.
Solar Powered Movements
 
This is the newest type of movement that came later in the last century. The basic principal is based on a quartz movement but the battery is charged by a solar panel layered under the translucent dial. The solar power charges a rechargeable battery in the movement and in return powers the watch. Citizen has moved a step ahead with its ECO-Drive watches that harness power from natural and artificial light and has an astonishing power reserve from six months to 1.5 year depending on the model of the movement. With this aspect solar-powered movement virtually doesn’t need a battery change throughout its lifetime. The further magic in some solar-powered movements is that they are attached to an atomic clock over radio signals which eliminates the need of manually adjusting time.

 

Model: Edifice ECB900DB

Case Size: 51.5mm

Case and Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel

Crystal: Mineral Crystal

Movement: Module No. 5582

Power Reserve: 6 months on full charge

 

Analysis:

Edifice range from Casio has created its own strong footprint in the sense of bold and robust design language. The Edifice series models are known to be either appealing or annoying and same is with this new Edifice ECB900DB with its complex dial display and bold case design. Majority Edifice models have a complex dial display due to chronographs movements and date apertures or added digital screens that display day, power reserve or seconds counter.

The model in discussion ECB900DB also has a multi-layered display with loads of information pouring out to the wearer. Apparently it seems impossible to understand completion functions of the watch without any manual or instructions. There are two colour combinations available in this model. One colour option is red accents on black dial and a black bezel with tachymeter markings, while the other option is blue accents on a black with a blue tachymeter bezel. Both colour options have their own strong appearance, it just depends on one’s personal choice.

The dial size is just over 50mm which makes it quite enormous in appearance. Though the case is large but the size self-justifies it by the amount of functions displayed on the dial. The dial is cramped by two mini digital displays and an analogue power reserve sub-dial. Coming on the thickness of the case is just 14mm which is quite sleek for a powerful watch. The dimensions of the watch will make it look a bit bigger on the wrist and create a strong appearance.

 

The Movement:

The movement used is a solar powered quartz movement, Module No. 5582. Considering the functionality there is little to nothing that these high-tech hybrid watches cannot do. The watch can be paired with your mobile over Bluetooth connection and an application that controls and updates majority settings of the watch. Once the watch is connected paired with the mobile app the app determines the location and syncs the clock with the nearest atomic clock to the exact time. Furthermore the app is pre-set for 300 cities to manage day-light saving time. One might confuse this Edifice ECB900DB with Seiko Astron that has a built-in GPS. In fact both work on a separate principal to locate its location. The Seiko Astron has a built in GPS system that locates its location freely, whereas this Edifice model updates its location through a mobile app.

The watch also has a very practical chronograph function that can measure up-to 1/1000th of a second for 200-laps in a go. There is a sub-dial dedicated to display average speed of your lap time. The rugged solar powered quartz movement is capable of running for six months once fully charged and left in dark. With all the high-tech mastery the watch is 100meters water resistant. You can wear this watch fearlessly at any adventurous place.

Conclusion:

We have elaborated the watch enough for our valuable readers so that you can have a clear thought about its functionality and aesthetics. The Edifice ECB900DB is a purely functional watch with loads of looks. You can easily wear it during adventurous trips and tracking trips. Its robust design approves it to be an outstanding outdoor partner.

This watch is also suitable for frequent international travellers due to its atomic clock time syncing. You don’t need to re-adjust time as you land in any new city while the sturdy quality makes it an immensely reliable timepiece for any kind of user. The case size may set you off but the functionality makes it worth every millimetre of its size and when you consider its price-tag then you would definitely prefer it. The Edifice ECB900DB is priced just under Rs.40,000/-, which is quite reasonable when compared to other watches with the same list of functions.

Welcome to another episode of our friendly guide to buying original branded watches. We are aimed to provide you with the truest possible information and a simplified guide that can help you with buying your favourite watch brand with confidence and satisfaction.
 
Many watch enthusiasts’ would go for a Hamilton watch for their first classy timepiece. The price range of mechanical watches starts from a very moderate price tag. This Swiss watch-maker with roots connecting to America has made a clear effort to stay in the good books of true watch collectors. Hamilton watches are fun and yet classy to wear, while offering strong character and even a brand name full of pedigree.
 
Voluminous watch enthusiasts’ might think that Hamilton is still a pure American watch brand but things have changed for the past many decades. For about the last five decades Hamilton has been owned by Swatch Group. Originally the Hamilton watch company was established in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, when the U.S. was considered as one of the top watch manufacturing countries in the world. The original production facility and administrative block is still in working condition in Lancaster.
 
Hamilton started its watch production with its self-produced movements and launched fine-quality pocket watches. The company quality standards matched the railroads requirements and later on also provided watches to military related marine chronometers, field watches and canteen watches for navy divers. On the other hand Hamilton also went for innovative ideas as it launched its first electric watch “Ventura” and its first LED watch named “Pulsar”. Later on Hamilton watches have also been starred in Hollywood and gained name in the industry.
 
Production of Hamilton watches ended in the U.S. by 1969 but still you can observe American heritage visible in the brand’s design language even it being a Swatch Group subsidiary. The expert watches critiques also explain it as American Art Deco inspired design philosophy. The company’s slogan “American Spirit, Swiss Precision” says it all. The Swatch Group is known for using reliable ETA movements. The Hamilton watches also entertain the latest movements with silicon parts and improved power reserves. Sapphire Crystals are also one common feature in Hamilton watches throughout the range.
 
Benefiting from Swatch Group’s effectiveness, Hamilton watches are powered by reliable, multi-production ETA operations, including those with new technologies such as silicon components and enhanced power savings. Common shapes such as sapphire crystal are also often used as Hamilton watches even at entry level watches.
 
Huge brands with multiple watch-ranges like Hamilton’s can be subcategorised in many ways. In general, Hamilton’s watch ranges are named “Khaki” with multiple variations. All the Khaki ranges serve land, sea and air purposes and are named Khaki Field, Khaki Navy and Khaki Aviation.
 
Considering the brand’s fashion sense it has dedicated two separate watch ranges named Jazzmaster and Broadway for the purpose. The soul of these watch ranges is explained in their name. Jazzmaster and Broadway range is more towards contemporary expression.
 
As we dive further into the brands range American Classic and Ventura are also two ranges with dedicated motive.  The American Classic is themed to offer re-issued models or revival of classics whereas Ventura is inclined towards abstract and unconventional designing.
 
Hamilton’s watch line-up has a timepiece for almost every kind of watch enthusiast even if one has an admiration for extremely unique design.
Khaki Field
The Khaki Field offers about 70 models in the range and has variants with quartz, automatic and hand-wound mechanical movements. The most commonly admired and notable model from the range is Khaki Field Mechanical with a reasonable price-tag. The Khaki Field Auto is a classy and pricey timepiece in the range.
 
Khaki Navy
The Khaki Navy is in-fact the divers’ watch range by Hamilton. It is based on the maritime chronometers which make great scuba and frogman watches. The Navy Scuba from the range is a daily wearer with respect to its design and reasonable sizing.
Khaki Aviation
The Khaki Aviation is a range of pilots’ watches. Few model names from the range are Pilot, Pioneer and Pilot Pioneer, the name similarity may confuse but they are different watches at all. By adding “Auto” or “Auto Chrono” further expands the model range variants.
 
American Classic
The American Classic range offers vintage releases and retro inspired newly modelled timepieces. This range contains funky models with LED PSR watches   to handsome intra-matic watches.
Jazzmaster
The Jazzmaster line offers Thinline and Viewmatic which are highly suitable dress watches same as Intra-Matic from American Classic range. It is offering around 150 models that can be easily called the largest range in the brand. The model variants are simply with name extensions as GMT Auto, Regulator Auto and Auto Chrono.
 
Broadway
The Broadway series watches are distinguished by a broad line that runs through the centre of the dial. This range also has automatic and quartz models with day-date, GMT and chronograph models.
 
Ventura
The Ventura range carries an unconventional triangular dial-case design. The unique design was originally introduced by industrial designer Richard Arbib in 1957. The unique watch got boosted to fame when Elvis Presley wore it on the set.

This is a friendly guide for our valued readers to assist while you buy a Rolex Divers’ watch. We will be continuing with this series of guiding articles so you have comfort in knowing what to look for when buying your favourite watch from any brand.
 
The Rolex Sea-Dweller is a famous Submariner series watch, the most important and notable thing is that it’s stepped up with specifications and size as well. The Submariner is definitely a capable divers’ watch with versatility but as seen majority timepieces owned actually may not go through any diving activity. The Sea-Dweller timepiece by Rolex is also one dedicated extreme divers’ watch.
 
At the launch of the Sea-Dweller series in 1967, it was a part of the Submariner line. The Sea-Dweller was able to hit extreme depths of 610-meters as compared to today’s Submariner with a humble 200m water-resistance at the time. The Sea-Dweller had a helium escape valve, a unit designed to bear underwater high-pressure. At the time it was one of the first watches to offer such a deep-diving characteristic along with another manufacturer named Doxa watches.
 
Although it usually presented strong charms to even non-diver consumers, the Sea-Dweller was developed specifically for extreme diving applications. In that era numerous groups were experimenting with saturation diving sport and having a suitable working watch was a necessity at the time. The issue with the Sea-Dweller was to resolve its helium escape valve busting the watch crystal. As the divers went for extreme depths, after their return to the surface helium decompressed and the molecular expansion would pop off the watch crystal. Rolex patented the design of Helium escape valve design and its extreme depth reaching capability. It was the major difference between Sea-Dweller and its sibling Submariner with lesser diving depth capability.
 
The Sea-Dweller is one obvious watch, whether you are a diver or a casual vintage watch collector. On both ends you will be highly inspired by its appeal and functionality. 
 
Valuable Terms for Rolex Sea-Dweller Collectors
Single Red: Earlier models of the Sea-Dweller range had a single lined “Sea-Dweller” text written on the dial. This is now one of the rarely found models that have made it even more valuable.
 
Double Red: After the “Single Red” model, comes the “Double Red” model that carries a double lined red text on the dial. The model is also nick-named as DRSD for “Double Red Sea-Dweller”. The lines read as Sea-Dweller in the first line and the second read as “Submariner 2000”. The number “2000” denoted the depth in feet for simple marking. Though the Single Red Rolex(s) are highly valued auction worthy timepieces but the DRSDs are also considered as a greatly valued collectors watch.
Mark Dials: The marked dials have a number marking from 0 to 7, which displays its dial variants offered by Rolex in the Sea-Dweller series. The numbers starting from 0 to 4 are original dials made by Rolex hence obtaining more value than other counterparts. The numbers marked from 5 to 7 display the Rolex replacement dials, but still hold their value as classic timepieces.
 
Rail Dial: This term needs a close inspection to identify its model mark. There are two lines which read as “Superlative Chronometer” and in the second line it reads as “Officially Certified”. Now the technical point is to examine if the Cs of both second words are aligned then you are looking at a Mark2 Rail Dial watch. These specific models were produced by Stern Company and carry a premium price-tag due to its limited production time and rarity as the Rail Dials are different from typical configurations.
Triple Six: The Triple Six name came from the “Ref. 16660”. With the model launched many things were upgraded as the movement was even more precise and plexi-glass was replaced by sapphire crystal and a quick-set feature for date was offered in it. This model is also named as a beginning of the new generation of Sea-Dweller series.
 
Patent-Pending: In the perspective of Rolex Sea –Dwellers the models with a marking of “patent pending” at the case back are pre patent models when Rolex’s helium escape valve was not patented. This marking determines the vintage rarity of the model. When the patent was approved then the case back was marked with “Rolex Patent”.
 
Great White: The Great White name comes from the changing in marking colours which became white from red. This happened with the new Ref. 1665 having a production time from 1977 till 1983 came out.
Comex: The French company that pioneered saturation diving was named “Compagnie Maritime d’Expertise”, also known as Comex. This Comex marked watch came when the French company commissioned a Rolex Sea-Dweller watch for their deep diving experiments. The Rolex marked the company name “comex” on the dial to be separated from regularly sold models. Now these models are extremely rare and few consider it to be not worn collectors’ timepieces. The commissioned watches were made in Ref. 1665 (Great White), 16600 and 16660.
Gas Escape Valve: The famous gas escape valve was patented by Rolex for its diving watches. To be specific it is a helium gas filled escape valve. The valve is used when the diver descends deep the trap helium is released by a valve to maintain the internal pressure of the watch, so it functions properly.
 
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Mini Focus
Mini Focus is a young Chinese watch brand that has made its name in short while. The company has been producing quite attractive watches for young and mature people. Mini Focus has mastered the key point with their concentrated efforts to capture the attention of masses. They are offering timepieces in almost every category whether it is a simple time and date watch or a sophisticated chronograph watch for men and women. The company has been using Japanese movements to ensure accuracy and quality of their watches.
Mini Focus has been producing watches in full stainless steel structure, alloy made cases paired with wrist bands made of stainless steel, leather or silicon. We are offering original Mini Focus watches at our online stores and at the chain of our watch stores in Lahore. You can browse through our online store to see Mini Focus collection available with us, and also experience those timepieces in person by visiting our stores situated in Lahore.
We are dedicated to providing original watches to our esteemed clients from several brands. Our company is aimed to close the gap in the market of luxury watches in Pakistan. Rafiq Sons The Watch Company is a luxury watch boutique serving its customer for the last 40 years.
It has been dealing in famous watch brands including Rado, Tissot, Seiko, Q&Q, Fossil, Bonito, Casio and many more since the beginning. Our prestigious watch company is also a certified distributor of Citizen, Royal London, Mini Focus and Omax. Rafiq Sons also entertain after-sales warranty for the brands under its dealership range.
Our company is dedicated to keep its standards high by providing its customers the best and quality assured full range of original luxury watches. The watch market is also filled with counterfeit and replica watches of luxury brands. We at our company value our customers and their investment in luxury watches. Our company offers original branded watches for customers with after-sales services.
 
Daniel Klein
Daniel Klein was launched in 1973 as its first world appearance. Now it is a Hong Kong based watch company that was re-established a group of companies in 1998. The famous watch brand is available in more than 65 countries around the world. The company has a motive of “Fashion for Everyone” that induces in their timepieces.
The company has been making stylish watches with reasonable price-tags. Their motive shows in their complete product range as they also produce fashion accessories. It is now a well-established brand in watch industry offering irresistible watches for men and women. You can visit our stores to buy original Daniel Klein watches.
We are dedicated to providing original watches to our esteemed clients from several brands. Our company is aimed to close the gap in the market of luxury watches in Pakistan. Rafiq Sons The Watch Company is a luxury watch boutique serving its customer for the last 40 years.
It has been dealing in famous watch brands including Rado, Tissot, Seiko, Q&Q, Fossil, Bonito, Casio and many more since the beginning. Our prestigious watch company is also a certified distributor of Citizen, Royal London, Mini Focus and Omax. Rafiq Sons also entertain after-sales warranty for the brands under its dealership range.
Our company is dedicated to keep its standards high by providing its customers the best and quality assured full range of original luxury watches. The watch market is also filled with counterfeit and replica watches of luxury brands. We at our company value our customers and their investment in luxury watches. Our company offers original branded watches for customers with after-sales services.
 
Bonito
Bonito is a Chinese watch brand, a new player in the fashion watch industry. The company is dedicated with quality as it uses Japanese watch movements. It is a proof of their dedication towards providing high-standard timepieces.  The Bonito watches are offered in all kinds of colours and materials used in watch manufacturing. You can choose from all stainless steel or stainless steel casing with leather straps.
We are dedicated to providing original watches to our esteemed clients from several brands. Our company is aimed to close the gap in the market of luxury watches in Pakistan. Rafiq Sons The Watch Company is a luxury watch boutique serving its customer for the last 40 years.
It has been dealing in famous watch brands including Rado, Tissot, Seiko, Q&Q, Fossil, Bonito, Casio and many more since the beginning. Our prestigious watch company is also a certified distributor of Citizen, Royal London, Mini Focus and Omax. Rafiq Sons also entertain after-sales warranty for the brands under its dealership range.
Our company is dedicated to keep its standards high by providing its customers the best and quality assured full range of original luxury watches. The watch market is also filled with counterfeit and replica watches of luxury brands. We at our company value our customers and their investment in luxury watches. Our company offers original branded watches for customers with after-sales services.
 
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club Watches are made with high-quality and precision for the quality conscious customers. The unique design language carried by the watch brand makes it an outstanding timepiece for men and women. The club itself was launched in 1911. It has a huge pedigree in class.
The brand offers several series of watch ranges under its brand. The Noble Series, Unique Series, Legend Series and Prive Series are the watch ranges the company offers. Each watch range is derived from a motive and its design language carries its impression. By wearing a Santa Barbara timepiece you can enjoy the prestigious name and its quality. Visit our online store or visit our physical store chain to grab an original piece of art and class by Santa Barbara.
We are dedicated to providing original watches to our esteemed clients from several brands. Our company is aimed to close the gap in the market of luxury watches in Pakistan. Rafiq Sons The Watch Company is a luxury watch boutique serving its customer for the last 40 years.
It has been dealing in famous watch brands including Rado, Tissot, Seiko, Q&Q, Fossil, Bonito, Casio and many more since the beginning. Our prestigious watch company is also a certified distributor of Citizen, Royal London, Mini Focus and Omax. Rafiq Sons also entertain after-sales warranty for the brands under its dealership range.
Our company is dedicated to keep its standards high by providing its customers the best and quality assured full range of original luxury watches. The watch market is also filled with counterfeit and replica watches of luxury brands. We at our company value our customers and their investment in luxury watches. Our company offers original branded watches for customers with after-sales services.

Let us host you to an all-inclusive and easy guide to buy an original Casio G-SHOCK. This comprehensive introduction and selective listing about few G-SHOCK models includes information that you cannot find easily on the internet.

If you visit the Casio G-Shock webpage you can easily get to see over 300 watches in the complete range. Being more specific for male dedicated models, then you still come up with 292 G-SHOCK variants sub-divided into ten categories on the official website. We can sort the models by price range but it might still confuse about their dedicated functionality. Sometimes it seems that even Casio is vague about categorising their G-SHOCK models.

If you try visiting any G-Shock store, you will find it selling only a few models out of the complete range. Then it gives a feel that truly you cannot encompass the full range by any means due its wide-range.

Definitely there is no way to fully experience the complete G-Shock range due to its humongous variety which is complex and irresistible. Casio produces G-Shock watches to please a wide range of enthusiasts and collectors. It has designed sturdy G-SHOCK models for professionals belonging to versatile professions, ranging from athletes, surfers, divers, outdoor holies, military professionals, trainers, fitness freaks and many more.

Let’s take a look at these two G-Shock models, just to comprehend the space available. First up is the high ranked Mudmaster with above Rs.100, 000/- price tag from the Master of the G-series. It is a model with outstanding functions due its analogue-digital hybrid nature that makes it even more capable than your smartphone. On the opposite side of the bridge is another range member with a totally different price range of about Rs.25, 000/- that makes it affordable yet being a limited edition model named G-SCHOK Hotei from the 7 Lucky Gods Collection. This limited edition model appears light and airy in looks but is a real robust apocalypse survival grade quality. Even though the Hotei limited edition model was a sold-out item, you might see one on any nerdy gadgets forum for triple the price due to its rarity. This shows the true versatility of the G-SHOCK range.

Here comes the problem of fully describing the G-Shock collection. It is similarly appealing to any tough army personal and any cartoon loving kid in the town. What adheres these two seemingly far apart G-Shock enthusiasts is that they share their idea of unparalleled ruggedness, performance and appeal.

 

Digital G-Shocks:

This digital G-SHOCK range is a successor to the original G-SHOCK model designed by Kikuo Ibe himself that was launched in 1981. This specific range starts from simple digital models to functions filled supermodels in the range.

DW503 Series

This model is basically designed as a revival of the classic 80s original model with modern-day functionality. The classic golden marking over a black watch makes it irresistible to the retro styling enthusiasts, which lure to get their hands on a piece. This model is known to be a fast selling watch in the range.

5000 Series Metal Digital G-Shocks

 As the name suggests, it is made up of full stainless steel including the case and bracelet on a few models. Though the styling is retro but the functional capacity is amazingly futuristic. Its solar powered quartz core makes it even more demanding.

5000TFC-1

A stepped-up Special Edition with classic G-SHOCK styling. It might appear the same as the 5000-series but actually it has Bluetooth which takes it apart. The retro styling is a mere cloak of simplicity but in-fact is a modern high-tech gadget.

 

Analogue-Digital Hybrid G-Shocks:

The analogue-digital hybrid sub-category has an appealing set of conventional clock-hands. The analogue watch display makes it easier for the bearer to watch time at a glance when diving, surfing or yakking at full speed. These models also have the natural ruggedness of any other G-SHOCK model in the range.

GWNQ1000

Called as the most capable G-SHOCK model, was designed in collaboration with the International Cetacean Education Research Centre (ICERC). The ICERC has been in alliance with Casio G-SHOCK for over 25 years in designing and improving the related frogman watches.

Gravity Master Analogue/Digital G-Shock

The G-SHOCK model with outstanding finish, features and relatable price-tag. This timekeeping gadget is one of few pilots dedicated model in the range. It proves its worth with unparalleled appearance and high-accuracy world-time. The carbon and titanium construction makes it truly indestructible.

GA2000S

This model is blessed with 3-D designed dials with loads of functions giving you endless fun.

 

Analogue G-Shocks:

It may seem that these pure analogue display G-SHOCKs might have a mechanical movement but they all are powered by quartz movements proving its toughness and reliability in all manners.

1. G Series G-Shock Analogue/Digital Models

It is simply remarkable Japanese artistry of watch making. You might be astounded by the price tag but it is really worth the “Rolex” grade money. The MR. G line models go through a number of extraordinary finishing processes for bezel and wristbands. The Atomic-Clock function gives it supreme accuracy that surpasses the Grand Seiko or Rolex.

THE MTG Series Analogue G-Shocks

This model also has the supreme accuracy of Atomic-Clock along with dual time-zones and Bluetooth connectivity.

What is a Watch Movement?

If explained in simple words a watch is powered by a movement but it is not as simple as it seems. A movement is actually the heart of any analogue watch, regardless to its price or brand.

There are several manufacturers that produce movements for their own watches and some not only produce for their own watch line-up but also sell to other watch manufacturers.

A Swiss automatic watch movement is also referred to as calibre which is a bit different from quartz movement. We will get into the types of and working of the watch movements later, let’s first understand the movement and its importance.

The movements can be separated by its functionality. Some watches only have time, some have time and date, some have day-date and time while some have chronograph functions in it. All the movements get complex with increased functions it has to maintain.

The renowned and widely used watch movements are Swiss or Japanese produced movements. Few of the Swiss luxury watches brands use their own manufactured movements to maintain its quality, precision and exclusivity. The mass producers of Swiss watch movements are ETA, Sellita and Ronda. On the other hand Seiko and Casio mass produce watch movements in Japan.

Most watch buyers get attracted by the appearance of the timepieces but few really get into the quality and precision of watch movements. As the external design is important for the watch, the internal mechanism is also equally important.

 

Quartz Movement

Quartz Movement is a battery powered movement that runs the clock. The first ever Quartz Movement was introduced in 1969 by Seiko, Japan. It was a revolution in the watch industry. With the introduction of the quartz movement the traditional watchmakers felt challenged. As the quartz movement was cheaper to produce and maintain due to less moving parts, the Swiss watch makers created their own version of quartz movement. This all together created a new era of quartz watches in the world.

Currently the mass producers of quartz movements are Seiko, Citizen and Casio, these Japanese companies also provide quartz movements to other watch manufacturers. The Swiss quartz movements are majorly produced by ETA, Sellita and Ronda

Diving a bit into quartz technology, the movement is powered by a battery. The battery sends an electrical pulse through a piece of quartz crystal. The electrical pulse sent through the crystal generates a vibration of 32768/sec which in terms keeps the movement oscillator moving.

Benefits of Quartz Movement:

•         As the quartz movement has fewer moving parts than mechanical movement, it is durable and easy to maintain. While the battery power helps to reduce the number of parts.
•         Quartz watches are battery powered so there is no need of manual watch winding or human interaction.
•         The quartz movement has proved to be high in accuracy and barely varies time.
•         In contrast to mechanical movements, quartz movements need lesser labour hours to produce and with reduced number of parts it is cheaper to produce.

 

Mechanical Movement

Watch collectors and enthusiasts have a different approach while buying a watch. Most watch collectors prefer to make watch purchases that have mechanical movement.

Since the start mechanical movements have powered all the types of watches which proves it to be reliable and durable for longer uses. However it comes to one’s personal choice when choosing a timepiece based on mechanical movements.

The mechanical movement is powered by a winding spring that has to be winded manually. The wearer has to wind it manually through the watch crown. The energy restored in the spring is then released to power the movement and ticking the clock.

As a matter of fact, there is not much difference between the quartz movement and mechanical movement. Only the battery in quartz movement is replaced by spring motion. Few more springs are added to mechanical movements that maintain other clock features.

However, a mechanical movement is more of a class sentiment as it takes intense effort and quality artistry to make one mechanical movement, which also makes it expensive.

The winding spring at the heart of mechanical movement stores kinetic energy that in return powers several gears and related springs for timekeeping.

Benefits of Mechanical Movement:

•         As the mechanical movement needs quality and intense precision to build one, it really lasts a lifetime if properly taken care of.
•         Due to its spring base power movement there is no need for batteries or battery replacement. The spring can be manually winded and you are good to go for days.
•         The intrigue of moving parts makes it fascinating to watch the artistry put in the movement manufacturing. For this many watchmakers put a sapphire case back to show the intensive mechanical creativity.

 

Automatic Movement

Automatic Movement as it refers is basically a self-winding mechanical movement which restores kinetic energy into the spring by the wrist motion of the wearer. The effort of manual winding is eliminated with its automatic functionality.

Among the watch collectors an automatic watch is considered of high value with definite quality. Both Swiss and Japanese movement manufacturers produce their own automatic movements.  Same as mechanical movement it is also complex in structure and an added metal weight that freely moves with wrist movement, it makes it interesting to see it too.

Benefits of Automatic Movement:

•         The self-winding mechanism makes it easy for daily use. As one does not have to manually wind it.
•         Likewise mechanical movements it is built with high-quality parts and extreme precision so it tends to last a lifetime.

1. UNDONE Minimalist

The UNDONE watches may be young but has significantly proved its innovative idea of custom made watches. It has achieved to be the world’s leading custom watch makers. They offer a large variety of options in case design and finish, dial colours and wristbands. The Minimalist series by UNDONE watches offers four models: Minimalist Rose Gold, Mystique Eclipse, Minimalist Black and Minimalist Silver. The flexibility in customisation extends to a level where you can also choose the type of movement you would like to have in your custom made watch.

 

2. Komono The Walther Tobacco

Komono offers the true minimalist watch Walther Tobacco that is simple and elegant in every way. The specific model in discussion has a case in yellow-gold finish, white dial and tobacco coloured brown leather strap, hence its name derived from.  The white dial also has a trim in yellow-gold finish with the same golden coloured Arabic numerals as hour markers. The simple white dial bears two sub-dials, one for seconds and the other for date. All the combination and design make it an appealing timepiece.

 

3. BIJOUONE – B001 Series

BIJOUONE is a well-known brand for handcrafted jewellery items. Here we have brought you the B001 watch series from the BIJOUONE family of jewellery. This watch series is purely based on the minimalist design theme. The model that caught our eye is a rose-gold finished case with only 7.6mm thickness, paired with a navy blue leather strap. The simple white dial has stick indices in as hour markers in black colour three clock hands. The case construction is 316L stainless steel with rose-gold plating and a hardened mineral crystal is used to protect the white dial. It is powered by a Ronda 763 Swiss Quartz movement.

 

4. Casio Casual MQ24-7E

The CASIO watches have been here for a quite long time now. Considering CASIO watch pricing is undoubtedly a blessing for watch lovers. The model here we discuss is MQ24-7E which has been produced for a long time. This watch might be the simplest and cheapest in the category, an undoubted champion of minimalism. The black on black colour combination makes it wearable at all times. The case and wristband is made of resin, a durable combination with simplicity. The white has stick indices for hour markers and three clock hands. The Casio Japan Quartz movement makes it virtually indestructible.

 

5. Timex Weekender Fairfield

Timex Watches were launched in 1950, more than half a century it still makes affordable watches for masses that can keep up with time. Here we have brought you the Timex Fairfield with navy blue dial. It is a visibly delicate and simple watch that fulfils your timekeeping needs in an appropriate way. The delicacy enhances with the tan leather strap. The watch case is made of stainless steel with chrome finish. Its navy blue dial and silver finished stick indices make it look reasonably simple and appealing. The Indiglo feature is a back-lit dial which makes it easy to watch time at dark places.

 

6. Rossling & Co. Continental Men’s Watch

The Rossling & Co. brings Continental watch series that offers both men and women watches. The series offers a standard 40m dial size for both genders. Here we discuss the Continental 40 Glencoe. This watch has a combination of chrome finished case with white dial and leather-lined charcoal tweed wristband. The minimalist approach is seen in the dial design, as the silver stick indexes match with case finish and the iconic blue clock hand enhances its appeal. A sub-dial at six o’clock is dedicated for seconds.

 

7. Daniel Wellington – Classic St. Mawes

The St. Mawes in rose-gold finish is the flagship watch from Daniels Wellington’s Classic Collection. The rear yet simple colour combination is definitely appealing in many aspects. The black dial is encased in rose-gold finished case. The stick indices and clock hands are also finished in rose-gold complementing the case finish. It is paired with a tobacco brown leather strap. All the features and finish make it a classy and elegant watch suitable for all occasions.

 

8. Braun Men’s Classic Quartz Analog

Braun has created a truly minimalist classic men’s analogue watch that serves the purpose well and maintains the simplicity. The watch case is finished in silver chrome holding a white dial. The hour markers are shown in Arabic numerals, with pretty basic clock hands, all in black finish. The sub-dial at 6 six o’clock is for seconds with a unique yellow hand. Keeping the minimalism a black leather wristband is pinned to the silver dial.

 

9. Alessi Men’s Automatic

Alessi offers an extremely basic watch with a colour combination that is unquestioned. A silver chrome finished case with black dial and black leather strap makes it purely minimalist. The black dial is made in two steps with simple stick indices on the outer raised step. Thought the design is purely simple, the automatic movement makes it a desirable timepiece for minimalist watch collectors.

 

10. Skagen – Ryle Two-Hand Silver-Tone

Skagen, a Danish watch maker brings you a unique minimalist watch from its Ryle collection with a round-edged rectangular case pinned to a steel mesh bracelet. The combination is maintained with a minimalist approach. The rarely made round-edged rectangular case is finished in silver chrome and encases a grey toned dial with roman numerals as hour markers. Only the three o’clock marker is replaced by the company signature.

Wearing a wrist watch has now become a necessity. Many just want to own a watch as an accessory but many others love to wear and own multiple wrist watches. Those specific watch lovers are likely to own a watch collection.

Every other person’s need varies as per their likes or needs about the wrist watch. Owning a high-end luxury watch is everyone’s dream, but few prefer a wrist watch that serves the purpose with less or no bling. Here we have arranged a list of men’s wrist watches that serve the purpose, time keeping within an efficient and classy way but still adhering to the minimalist design language.

 

1. Solios – Nova Solar Steel Mesh

The Canadian watch manufacturer, Solios aimed to create a solar powered watch that would stand-out in design and flawless functioning. Amazingly Solios achieved their mark with quite remarkable creation. The sleek 7.5mm thick casing holds the solar powered quartz movement with extremely simple and durable structure. Considering the thickness of the casing it is a quiet achievement for the creators. The watch once fully charged can go for 6 months without needing any charging source. The sleek casing pinned to an equally beautiful stainless steel mesh bracelets makes it even better aesthetically. The white dial with silver indexes and clock hands make it easy to watch time.  Solios is not only creating timepieces but also is dedicated to preserve an acre of forest against every watch sold. Now you can surely buy this watch with peace of mind that you are not only investing in a watch, but also helping earth to retain its greenery.

 

2. Philosopher by Nordgreen

The young Danish watchmaker, Nordgreen has successfully created a minimalist timepiece in collaboration with world famous designer, Jakob Wagner. He’s known for designing a variety of products with other brands named Alessi, Muuto, Band & Olufsen and many others.

The watch in discussion is Philosopher by Nordgreen. This Philosopher series is claimed as the flagship range of the Nordgreen. The simple and creative timepiece has proved its mark with white dial tapered from edges. The silver stick indexes with silver clock hands surely maintain its minimalist aesthetics. Further Nordgreen offers a variety of wristbands to choose from. You can go for Italian leather, steel mesh or a nylon wristband.

 

3. Miansai M12 Shark

Miansai has gone a step further in simplicity and sleekness with M12 Shark. This watch is powered by a Japanese quartz movement and is designed maintaining the minimalist design sequence. The sleek M12 Shark is a simple time and date watch with comfy dial design. There is a wide variety of colour combinations to choose from. You can go for white with silver or rose-gold casing and virtually endless wristband options or you can choose a black dial with the same variety of options in case colour and straps. The most unique off-kilter crown at four o’clock gives it an eye-catching appearance.

 

4. MVMT The-40 Rose-Gold

MVMT may have started its watch making journey in 2013 but it now stands prominent in creating simple and yet attractive timepieces. The watch model in discussion is from The-40 series specifically in rose-gold case with tan leather strap and white dial, rose-gold stick indices and clock hands enhance the look. Despite being a young watchmaker they have formed a strong presence over social media. Though the company was formed by crowd-funding but it has managed to attain classy creations. The watch construction is combined with latest materials and high quality measures still with a reasonable price tag.

 

5. Rossling & Co’s Regatta-Ink Black

Rossling & Co offers its Regatta range that is created with simplicity in mind. Here the Ink Black model from the Regatta series is one from four models offered. The Ink Black has a prominent black leather strap with white dial and silver chrome finished casing and signature blue seconds-hand. The date aperture is place at three o’clock while the company signature is at nine o’clock. The other options are named as Atlantic, Tobacco White and Tobacco Night. The Regatta range is clearly an ideal minimalist watch range.

 

6. Paulin – Commuter Automatic

The Commuter Automatic is a creation by Paulin watches with visible and ideal simplicity. It is claimed to be the first mechanical watch by Paulin. The most admired unique font for the Arabic numerals shows the effort put in to create an outstanding watch. The white dial has black hour markers and black finished skeleton clock hand with multiple choices in wristbands. This is clearly a minimalist watch with effective presence.

 

7. Vincero Watches The Kairos Automatic

The Kairos Automatic range by Vincero Watches has a wide variety of combinations to offer in steel mesh or leather wristbands with numerous dial colour options. Here we discuss The Kairos Automatic Blue/Brown model. It has a blue dial encased in silver chrome finished case with silver stick indices and clock hands.  The date aperture is placed at three o’clock. Though it is a conventional combination but still stands out as a daily wearer and hassle free automatic movement.

 

 

8. JDRT Sterling Canvas-Strap Watch

The Sterling series by JDRT Watches is unique due its unconventional canvas straps in a variety of bold and subtle colours. It is a purely minimalist design watch even without date. The Sterling range offers silver chrome or rose-gold casing finishes along white or black or ceramic finish dial options.

 

9. Heritage 1959 by Ambassador Watches

The Heritage series denoted with specific year shows the year its design was perceived in. The specific model Heritage 1959 by Ambassador Watches has a white dial with concentric circular pattern held up in a rose-gold casing pinned to a tan leather strap. The minimalistic approach in design can also be seen with brand initial as a signature at 12 o’clock. Rose-gold finished stick indices and clock hands enhance the appeal. The sleek dial is just 9mm thick with a Miyota quartz movement.

 

10. Melbourne Watch Co. Portsea Calendar Classic Rose

Melbourne Watch Co. offers Portsea range which offers six models with specific colour combinations in leather wristbands, dial colours and case finishes.  The model in discussion is Portsea Calendar Classic Rose. In this model the case is finished in rose-gold and displays a white textured dial. The dial is dressed with black Arabic numerals as hour markers and blue clock hands that complement the blue leather strap. The sub-dials are for month and day while the date aperture is placed at six o’clock. It is powered by a Seiko NH35 automatic movement.