Resources and Tips

If you have a watch, even a smartwatch, you'll still want a strap to make sure your watch fits snugly on your wrist. This guide will help you visually choose a strap style and material that suits your needs.

At the heart of a watch is it’s ‘movement’, which is the mechanism that moves the hands of the watch and keeps time.  Put simply, all analog watches consist of parts and gears that regulate the movement of the hands on the dial. The main difference between Quartz, Manual, and Automatic is in the power source. Each type of movement has its own distinct character, as well as its own advantages and disadvantages.  Quartz: These movements are named as such because of the quartz crystal inside, that works in tandem with a battery to keep time.  A battery for this...

Watch Brand: Skagen   *Video and battery installation applies to all Skagen models*   Watch model shown: 233SSSB   Tools Used: Bench Knife (KNF-967.000) Instructions:   Step 1: Find the removal ridge on the case-back of the watch. Wedge the bench knife into the removal spot, and pry the case-back piece off of the watch. Step 2: Use the tweezers to remove the old battery as well as the gasket located on the inside of the case-back piece of the watch. Step 3: Use the tweezers to correctly put the new battery in place; use the tweezers to place the gasket in...