Category: Wearables
These 5 Seiko Movements Made the Brand King of Value, Reliability and Innovation
Seiko is one of the most beloved watch brands in the world because it offers unrivaled value at every price level, across a vast catalog of designs that covers every imaginable taste and need. When fans are initially drawn to the Japanese king of watchmaking, it is often through the combination of looks and affordability….
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Shock and Awe: The GA-V01 Series Looks Unlike Any G-SHOCK We’ve Seen
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This ’60s Dive Watch Revival Just Got Bolder, Lighter and Stronger
After staying out of the dive watch game for decades, Zenith is doubling down on its gorgeous 1960s reissue with an upgraded case and flashier look. In 2024, Zenith dusted off its dive watch department with the Defy Revival, a faithful reproduction of the 1969 Defy diver that was affectionately called “The Vault” for its…
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Zeblaze Stratos 4 Review: A Feature-Packed Powerhouse with Stunning AMOLED and Unbeatable 60-Day Battery
Get ready for the next evolution in rugged, long-lasting smart wearables. The Zeblaze Stratos 4 is making its world premiere, promising an exceptional blend of premium display technology, extreme durability, comprehensive health tracking, and a headline-grabbing 60-day battery life. This isn’t just another smartwatch; it’s aiming to be an indispensable companion for adventurers, fitness enthusiasts,…
This Easy-Reading Take on an Iconic Pilot’s Watch Is Hiding Something
If you have ever wanted a luxury-quality version of a high-legibility entry-level watch like the Timex Easy Reader, Casio MQ24 or Swatch Once Again, Oris has you covered. Every year since 2020, Oris has celebrated its June 1 birthday with the Hölstein Edition series, offering a unique twist on one of its core designs. This…
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11 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Tissot, Unimatic and More
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 Breitling, Tissot and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 11 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Tissot, Unimatic and More
Mr. Porter Is Offering Steep Discounts on Watches and Accessories from Unimatic, Oris, Bemont and more
Mr. Porter is the internet’s top one-stop shop for luxury menswear, but its price bracket can be exclusive, to put it gently. Fortunately, when the exquisitely curated retailer offers discounts, they are some of the best deals anywhere on luxurious and rare men’s clothing and accessories…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Mr. Porter Is…
This Rugged Diver Is Made to Be as Legible as Possible, Even in the Darkest Depths
Earlier this year, Bell & Ross, the watch brand known for its aviation-inspired square cases, dropped a skeletonized pilot’s watch with an impressively overdone SuperLuminova application. While a fun and unique project, the over-lumed dial made it pretty difficult to read. It’s unclear if that timepiece inspired their latest dive watch project, but it’s safe…
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This Iconic Chronograph Is a Vintage Watch Collector’s Dream Come True
Dead stock materials and products come about frequently with clothing and shoes, but are exceptionally rare with watches. So when a watchmaker discovers a stockpile of 50 noteworthy Swiss-made movements that haven’t been produced since 1974, it is enough to send vintage watch collectors into a tizzy. That is precisely what happened when Nivada Grenchen,…
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A Historic Swiss Brand Just Released a Whole New Type of “Apple Watch”
For anyone fed up with smart watches, renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando has designed a beautiful analog alternative that can be described as an “apple watch. ” The double entendre is a cheeky play on the world’s most popular smartwatch, but the form is also a nod to the fruit that has inspired Ando throughout…
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The First Swiss Watch In Space Is Relaunching, and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking Of
Omega and Bulova are the watches most often associated with early space flights, but it was Breitling that produced the first Swiss wristwatch to travel outside Earth’s atmosphere. In 1962, NASA astronaut Scott Carpenter orbited the Earth three times during the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission, becoming only the second American to do so. On Carpenter’s wrist…
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