Category: Wearables
An Iconic Brand Raised the ‘Surfer’ Watch to a Whole New Level, and It Is Gorgeous
When you think of a surfer watch, something rugged and affordable probably comes to mind, maybe with a digital screen and tide monitor. But the team at Time & Tide had much grander ambitions when teaming up with Zenith in 2021. The partnership between the Australian watch shop and editorial outlet and the esteemed Swiss…
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This Blockbuster Chronograph Quietly Nails a Divisive Design Choice
Few films in recent memory have launched with as much Hollywood horsepower as F1 The Movie. Backed by Apple Original Films with a reported budget of $250 million, the project unites blockbuster talent across the board. Top Gun: Maverick director Joseph Kosinski leads the charge, with Jerry Bruckheimer producing and Brad Pitt starring—and co-producing—alongside a…
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An Underrated Tool Watch Brand Gave Its Most Wearable Chronograph a Coveted Look
Maybe it’s the versatility of the monochromatic color scheme, the iconic vintage examples, or the adorable colloquialism, but watch fans love “panda” dials. From the Newman Rolex Daytona, the original Hamilton Chrono-Matic and the second-generation Seiko Speedtimer to the slew of affordable alternatives, we just can’t get enough of the black-and-white dial layout. If you’re…
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G-Shock Came Up With a Productive Use for AI: Making Stronger Watches
At this point, everybody can agree that AI is not the magic wand we were promised would improve every aspect of life. It clogs up our social media feeds with slop, routinely provides inaccurate answers, frustrates routine work tasks and threatens the stability of all creative arts, democratic governments and trust in news media. However,…
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This Brand’s Best Looking Watch in Years Reps a 186-Year-Old Sporting Event
Every year since 1839, the world’s best rowing athletes have gathered on a stretch of the Thames River near Oxford University for the Henley Royal Regatta. Considered the most precious rowing competition, even rivaling the Olympics, it pits college and club teams against each other with the sport’s greatest glory on the line. As a…
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This Quirky Ceramic Moonphase Watch Is Hiding Some Serious Innovation
The horological world has a long history of combining watches with cartoon characters. Take, for instance, the longstanding trend of Snoopy watches. It might be easy for some folks to dismiss these watches as cutesy marketing schemes…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Quirky Ceramic Moonphase Watch Is Hiding Some Serious Innovation
Is It Worth Getting An Apple Watch With Cellular Support? Here’s What You Should Know
When it comes to buying an Apple Watch, there are several things you should take note of, such as the different international versions, support for your preferred apps, and compatibility with other Apple devices. These days, there are even a ton of Apple Watch accessories by Apple, as well as third-party manufacturers, designed to enhance…
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This Retro Diver-Chronograph Gets an Eye-Catching Dial Update
Vulcain is one of the Quartz Crisis victims from the 1970s and early 1980s that received a second life in the 21st century after new owners bought the IP and rebooted the brand. The Swiss watchmaker was founded in 1853 and provided a rich archive to work with when production started up again in 2002….
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Why Your Apple Watch Is Only Charging To 80% (And Why You Shouldn’t Worry)
Gone are the days when the only thing your watch can do is tell time. Today, smartwatches, such as the popular Apple Watch, are capable of a wide range of new functionalities. For instance, the Apple Watch Series 10 includes features like checking the water temperature while on a swim, locating your iPhone with a…
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Seiko Is Offering Its Dive Watch Fans a Rare Opportunity
Seiko does fan service with the best of them. Not only does it maintain an expansive and steadily updated catalog, but it also balances innovative new designs with archival fan favorites better than any other watchmaker. One thing Seiko hasn’t done, at least not to my knowledge, is ask fans directly what they want to…
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