Category: Wearables

As one of the world’s most talented independent watchmakers, Japan’s Hajime Asaoka‘s creations deservedly cost a small fortune and are available only to a small and exclusive group of collectors. For the rest of us, there’s Kurono Tokyo, the affordable sub-brand Asaoka created to offer more pedestrian collectors the chance to pick up one of…

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Although Norwegian watchmaker Micromilspec continues to look more and more like a regular watch brand with each passing day, the core of the brand’s business remains the custom watches it builds under contract for various military units around the world. The first watch the brand ever produced after its founding in 2019 was a custom…

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These days, there is no shortage of affordable integrated sports watches that emulate the look of the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak for a tiny fraction of the price. The Christopher Ward Twelve, Tissot PRX, Citizen Tsuyosa, Maen Manhattan, Yema Wristmaster … the list goes on. But there’s one model that predates them all, while…

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In G-Shock land, “tough” and “durable” are table stakes, even when it comes to the brand’s most refined model. The GA-2100 might be called the “CasiOak” for its visual similarities to one very famous, very high-end sports watch. However, looks can be deceiving…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] G-Shock’s Next CasiOak Watch Mixes Heritage…

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The water in New York City’s harbor is notoriously dirty, but one Swiss watch company is helping a local project clean it up by restoring the city’s once-thriving oyster population. Oris just released its second limited edition watch to raise money for the Billion Oyster Project, a non-profit that works with students, educators and volunteers…

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Just a few years ago, not many watch enthusiasts had heard of Micromilspec. The Norwegian brand was established in 2019 as a boutique producer of custom watches for elite military units and first responders. Just days after its founding, Micromilspec secured its first military contract to create a pilot’s watch for the Royal Norwegian Air…

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Not all watch brand sponsorships are perfect fits. But when Breitling became the official luxury watch partner of the Ironman triathlon in 2021, I just nodded my head. “Yep…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Breitling’s Tough New Chronograph Eats Other Sports Watches for Breakfast

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 Omega, Timex and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 17 New Watches You Missed from Omega, Timex, Unimatic and More

Watches are very trendy. By that, I don’t mean more people are buying and wearing watches — although they certainly are — but that the watch industry follows distinct trends. Much like the clothing industry, two or three features or categories dictate what most brands do annually…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Fan-Favorite…

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Timex offers some of the best bargains in the industry. So, when the Waterbruy watchmaker offers discounts, the prices are almost too good to pass up. Under usual circumstances, Timex only drops prices on older watches left over and relegated to the sale section…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Timex Is Having a Sneaky…

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It’s hard to think of an affordable watch brand that’s more innovative than Formex. The small, family-owned Swiss brand has a distinct advantage over its competition in that much of its production is vertically integrated. That’s because the family that owns Formex also owns dial manufacture Cadranor and Dexel, a factory which produces cases, bracelets…

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After the Speedmaster and Seamaster Diver 300M, the Seamaster Aqua Terra is almost certainly the most recognizable watch in Omega’s lineup today. Available in countless materials, sizes and colors, the Aqua Terra’s potent mix of sporty and classy styling, robust resistance to magnetism and water, and venerable cool factor make it one of the most…

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Although it’s a member of the behemoth Swatch Group and boasts an impressive history, Mido doesn’t often turn the heads of watch enthusiasts like its similarly priced sister brands, Tissot and Hamilton. But in recent years, Mido has quietly been on a bit of a roll. Its Ocean Star diver series offers a wide range…

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Watches are meant to be looked at. I know that seems painfully obvious, as their functionality requires you to gaze upon them. However, with many timepieces, there’s a bit more to it, culturally speaking…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Microbrand’s Watch Dial Is So Stunning, It’ll Make You Do a Double-Take

To say that Blancpain has been on a roll with the Fifty Fathoms diver over the past two years would be a massive understatement. In 2023, the brand celebrated 70 years of the original dive watch with three special anniversary versions, each showcasing a different part of the seminal diver’s history. The same year saw…

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