Ladies watches, of the past 20 years or so, can often feel limited in range, an afterthought in designs. Quartz movements are often preferred over mechanical movement when it comes to watches for women. In all fairness, quartz movements offer distinct advantages when it comes to high jewellery pieces; it allows for far greater creativity in the case, dial, and bracelet or strap design, without compromising the basic time-telling functionality on artful pieces.
Read MoreWhen one hears of Russian watchmaking, images of rugged, utilitarian pieces often come to mind. This is no surprise: after all, while the Swiss were busy innovating and refining their processes in the 20th Century, Russian watches from the Soviet era were often more focussed on functionality.
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