What causes seasons, summer solstice, winter solstice, equinox? A clear and understandable explanation.
Blog | BOTTA design
-
Mechanical watch vs. quartz watch - part 2: watches with electric movement.
In this 2nd part of the two-part article you will find interesting information about quartz watches with their electric movement and their typical advantages and disadvantages.
-
Mechanical watch vs. quartz watch - Part 1: Watches with mechanical movement.
In this 1st part of a two-part article you will find basic information about automatic and other mechanical watches - explained in an understandable way.
-
When will the clock change to summer or winter time?
Twice a year it's that time again - the clocks are changed. But when is the time change and how do we have to set the clocks?
-
Definition of different watches: Automatic watch, quartz watch & Co.
The question of whether automatic or quartz watch splits the spirits. BOTTA explains the difference, lists advantages and disadvantages and much more.
-
February 18: Battery Day
On February 18, 1745, the Italian physicist Alessandro Volta was born. He is considered the inventor of the galvanic element. For us at BOTTA, this special commemoration day is an occasion to highlight our quartz watches. Because with their battery-powered drive, quartz watches offer a whole range of advantages.
-
What is sapphire glass and what does a high-quality anti-reflective coating do?
The advantages of sapphire glass in BOTTA watches and which watch crystals are there at all?
-
Try on watches while shopping online
Online shopping is becoming more and more popular, but especially when buying a watch, we would like to try it on. BOTTA has a solution for this problem.
-
Myth „Bauhaus-watches“
The Bauhaus, probably the most famous German design school in history, has had an enormous influence on our lives and the appearance of our products. Nowadays, more and more watch manufacturers also advertise with the slogan "Bauhaus watches". How credible is this reference and what does the Bauhaus really stand for?
-
Original vs Copy – How you recognize the differences
"The layman recognizes the similarities, the professional recognizes the differences." says a proverb. It's the same with originals and copies. In fact, it is not always easy for a buyer/prospective buyer to recognize the true value of a product.