Category: Wearables
An Affordable Microbrand Hits the 60s Dive Watch Blueprint with a Splash of Color
On this side of the Atlantic, Elliot Brown is one of the best-kept secrets in the exploding British watchmaking industry. The tool watch specialists make affordable, pragmatic designs with a heavy vintage military influence. A cursory scroll through its catalog reveals plenty of black, navy blue and a range of earth tones…. Check out the…
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This Affordable Automatic Driving Watch Has One of My Favorite Quirky Features
From archeology to analog photography, Nodus has designed watches for some uncommon activities, but they are all still suitable for daily wear. The Sentinel might have the most obscure purpose for which I’ve ever seen a watch purpose-built, but it is also one of the Los Angeles-based watchmaker’s best-looking designs. Nodus teamed up with New…
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This Compact Affordable Field Watch Is Faithful to Its U.S. Military Roots
Benrus is one of the many victims of the Quartz Crisis who have been raised from the grave in the twenty-first century under new management, typically with private equity backing. Like its undead brethren, the field watch specialist stormed back onto the scene with reproductions of sought-after vintage references after relaunching in 2017. Less than…
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G-Shock Reworked Its Original Watch Using a 1,200-Year-Old Japanese Craft
G-Shock’s new watch may revisit its oldest design from the 1980s. But the technique used for its unique bezel and bracelet actually dates back more than a millennium. Tsuiki, believed to have originated in the Heian period (794 to 1185 AD), refers to the Japanese craft of hammering sheets of metal into three-dimensional objects…. Check…
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It Just Got a Little Easier to Buy a Used Rolex
Rolex’s Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program was in the news recently after a study revealed just how wide the price disparity can be between various Rolex CPO retailers. (For more on that, go here. ) Now, less than two weeks later, Rolex’s CPO program is making headlines again…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] It Just…
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This Iconic Chronograph Honors Its Past in an Unexpected Way
The Porsche Design Chronograph 1 is recognized as one of the most iconic chronographs ever made, as it meets just about every criterion for an iconic watch. Was it created by a legendary designer? It was penned by the same guy who designed the Porsche 911, Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” Porsche. Does it have pop culture…
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This Handsome Automatic Dress Watch Offers a Subtle, Uncommon Dial for an Affordable Price
Dutch watchmaker Van Speyk is a small operation, even by microbrand standards. The 12-year-old company is a model of concentrated refinement and creative discipline. It offers only two models right now, but one great watch is all you need to build a reputation…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Handsome Automatic Dress Watch Offers…
This Affordable Dive Watch Utilizes the EDC Industry’s Funkiest Material
Damascus steel might be the most famous alloy in history, steeped in legend and mystery. Even though most people don’t know much about it, they’ve probably at least heard the name before. Damascus titanium is a much newer development that magnifies all of its predecessor’s best qualities, and as it turns out, looks really good…
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This Classic Diving Chronograph Has Never Looked Better
I can be a little hardheaded when it comes to my opinions on watches, and while some of my stances may be controversial within the larger enthusiast community (Hublot makes cool watches, I don’t care what you say), some of my takes are pretty mainstream. One of my more agreeable opinions is that every chronograph…
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The Original Dive Watch’s Big Year Continues with a Forward-Thinking Release
It’s been a big year for the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Despite first appearing in 1953 and being widely credited as the first professional dive watch, the Fifty Fathoms has proven that it has a few new tricks up its sleeve in 2025. This year alone, we’ve seen the brand release a smaller 42mm Fifty Fathoms…
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An Unexpected Brand Just Launched Its Own Affordable Snoopy Watches
Snoopy watches aren’t just a trend; they’ve become an entire genre. From the GOAT Omega Silver Snoopy Award editions to high-end collectibles from Franck Muller to affordable offerings from Timex, Swatch, Orient and more, there are now more than half a dozen brands producing watches starring the world’s most famous beagle. We can now add…
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An Iconic Dive Watch Makes This Crowd-Pleasing Update Official
After 15 years working in and writing about menswear, few occurrences are more satisfying than watching a personal preference become a full-blown trend. In 2025, I’ve had the pleasure of observing and covering average watch case sizes shrink below 40mm. Making the feeling a bit sweeter, one of my favorite dive watches has officially joined…
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Scottie Scheffler’s Watch at The Open Just Reignited a Classic Rolex Debate
Over the weekend, Scottie Scheffler added another trophy to what’s quickly becoming one of golf’s most impressive résumés. With his win at The Open Championship, Scheffler now boasts multiple major victories—including a dominant Masters win earlier this year—and a stranglehold on the current world No. 1 ranking…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Scottie Scheffler’s…
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