The Men's Blog for Brass & Bronze Diver Watches

History of the Rolex Milgauss, the Scientists Watch

History of the Rolex Milgauss, the Scientists Watch

In the 1950’s, Rolex adopted a business strategy that would propel it to become the powerhouse market leader it is today. On its early days, Rolex ...

The History of the Dive Watch: how the very first diving watches were made

In this article we’ll explore how one of the most important type of watches was born: the history of the Dive Watches.

Homage Watches: what are they and why you may want one

Homage watches are a bit of a complicated topic amongst the watch enthusiast community. While some pay no mind to them (and buy them), others are e...

Pontvs Acheron Bronze Dive Watch: The Story Behind The Timepiece

The Pontvs Acheron Bronze Dive Watch was our first kickstarter campaign, as well as our most expensive timepiece to date. This is the story behind...

What is a Watch Microbrand? Here is why you should be supporting one

Microbrands are causing a lot of turmoil in the watch scene. From crazy experiments in lume, to reimaginations of classical pieces, and of course t...

Need a Watch Strap Replacement? Read these 3 tips before purchashing a new one!

Due to the fact that it is the most exposed part, a watch strap can be easily damaged. So, what to do if you need a watch strap replacement? Here 3...

Watch strap styles: a brief guide to the 3 most important ones

Aside from their obvious functionality, Watch Straps are an aesthetical compliment of your watch’s dial, and many watchmakers and enthusiast seek t...

What is a Fashion Watch? Here is why you should avoid them

Fashion watch is a negative term used to describe a cheap watch sold at an exhorbitant price, and is usually - ironically - marketed as a luxury item.

Bronze Watch Case: What to look for in a bronze timepiece?

Bronze is really pretty. We know it. While we will always preach about Bronze’s qualities, it is important to know that not all bronze watches ar...

5 Tips To Take Good Care Of Your Watch

These might be somewhat obvious, but you should still put these tips on how to take care of your watch to get the most enjoyment out of your watch ...

Brass vs Bronze: Which one is the best for your watch?

Bronze and Brass are not the same, although they have similarities indeed. Here at Pontvs we bring you some key differences between this 2 alloys.

Pontvs: The best bronze and brass watches under $500 for men

Bronze equipment has a unique look to it, and we've captured it's beauty in our watches. Here we present you what we proudly believe are the best b...

Types of Watches: a brief guide for new watch enthusiasts

The jargon of the watch industry can be confusing indeed. But fear not! Pontvs brings you a list with the essential types of watches and their desc...