Category: Wearables

Even in the overly crowded market of watch microbrands, Los Angeles-based Nodus stands out for its unique tool-watch designs and its commitment to keeping prices low in an industry that’s gone mad with greed. I am used to seeing attractive, dirt-cheap, well-specced watches from Nodus, but the brand’s latest limited edition — a tropical-dialed variant…

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Throughout the course of its 170-year history, American watchmaker Timex has largely been known as a producer of absurdly affordable watches. Even today, a large swath of Timex’s catalog — well over 100 references — consists of watches costing less than $100, a boast few other major brands can make. But over the past couple…

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Last month, Malaysian independent brand MING debuted the 57. 04 Iris, a destro monopusher chronograph with stepped lugs and a color-changing dial. The wild watch introduced the brand’s radical new 57-series design language, which is quite a bit more complex than its masterfully minimalist 37 series…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Minimalist Masterpiece…

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Once upon a time, Seiko was the destination for anyone looking to nab a quality automatic dive watch at a bargain-basement price. Divers like the iconic Turtle and legendary (and now-discontinued) SKX were tough, reliable and attractive, and could be had for only a couple hundred bucks. But as Seiko has moved upmarket, those dive…

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The allure of vintage watches is undeniable. They have an effortless cool about them that’s nearly impossible to replicate in a modern piece; a result of their historical ties to a romanticized bygone era. But vintage watches also have an inherent downside: Their reliability, or rather, lack thereof…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] An…

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Tennis’s Laver Cup had some surprises over the weekend, with perhaps the biggest being American Taylor Fritz’s dismantling of world number one Carlos Alcaraz en route to Team World’s stunning victory over Team Europe. But ranking right next to Fritz’s victory in terms of surprise factor at the tournament was the appearance of tennis G….

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There is no shortage of affordable microbrand divers in the watch market today, but that wasn’t the case just a few years ago. When French brand Baltic debuted its Aquascaphe diver back in 2018, the watch didn’t have a whole lot of competition. Here was a dive watch with an original design full of retro…

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It’s easy to think that the Apple Watch Ultra is the iPhone Pro Max of the Apple Watches. After all, the Apple Watch Ultra features practically mirror that of the large iPhone: bigger screen, bigger battery, and extra functions. Apple first released the Ultra in 2022, and so far, there have been three iterations of…

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Spec What the Focus A6 Offers Driver size & type 40 mm dynamic drivers with PET diaphragm — designed for well-balanced sound with decent bass headroom. Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) Hybrid ANC (feed-forward + feedback mics) with up to approximately -48 dB suppression. Includes several modes: standard ANC, Transparency, Wind Noise Reduction, Wind-Resistant Transparency…. Check…

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From afar, the watch industry may seem unhurried. But every passing day brings about new timepieces from brands big, small, new and old. Below, find about a dozen new releases from the likes of Seiko, Citizen and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 18 New Watches You Missed from Seiko, Citizen, Hamilton and More

Most chronograph watches follow the same basic layout, with a traditional crown at 3:00 flanked on the right side of the case by chronograph pushers at 2:00 and 4:00, respectively. But there are plenty of other ways to construct a chronograph. Sometimes, the crown is switched to the left side while the pushers are left…

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Hamilton is going green! Not in the environmental respect, although designing watches to last a lifetime is helpful for the planet, but the much-loved, approachable Swiss watchmaker is adding more of the color green to its lineup. Within the past month, the perfectly sized Khaki Pilot Pioneer and uniquely equipped X-Wind Day Date have joined…

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Some adventurers play it safe; others defy the odds, and require gear that can handle the toughest situations. Jack Mason’s Pursuit Pro was developed for as the official timepiece for the latter: it’s a purpose-driven tool, designed for those who aren’t afraid to push the limits. Tested on Texas backcountry trails and built with American…

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While sitting outside the Big Three Japanese watchmakers of Seiko, Citizen and Casio, Orient nevertheless has its fans. The brand — which for the past 16 years has had the same parent company as Seiko but operates independently — has long been a favorite of enthusiasts first getting into the hobby, thanks to its focus…

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