The NFL isn’t associated with watches in the way that professional golf, grand slam tennis and Formula 1 are, but Breitling is working hard to change that perception. The Swiss brand, known for elite tool watches, is following up its 2024 NFL collection with a subtle but impactful change that should resonate with a much…
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These days, it’s easier than ever to get a watch with crazy complications and an avant-garde design. Such pieces used to be exclusive to ultra-high-end brands like MB&F, De Bethune and Greubel Forsey, but thanks to clever democratization from affordable brands like Christopher Ward, SpaceOne and others, similarly styled watches can now be had for…
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If you haven’t heard that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce proposed to pop superstar Taylor Swift, you either live in a Faraday cage (Gene Hackman-style, R. I. P…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Travis Kelce Suddenly Needs a Wedding Watch. This Rolex Is the Obvious Choice
As the saying goes: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it, just add more gold. At least that’s what Vacheron Constantin did to the ultra-thin, perpetual calendar with moonphase-wielding version of its flagship integrated sports watch. The Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin, with a shockingly streamlined case height of 8…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol]…
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The Apple Watch is made to fit smoothly into everyday life like a regular watch. However, thanks to the many apps you can download, this smartwatch does more than just tell time and show notifications. A good Watch app is designed to keep interactions simple and easy to read at a glance…. Check out the…
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A watch brand spun off from a watch blog created a new dive watch in collaboration with a social media watch influencer. On paper, such a project sounds like little more than an exercise in vanity with a very limited audience. Thankfully, that’s not the case with the Wren x Ben Diver One Magma…. Check…
At East Lake Golf Club, Tommy Fleetwood finally sealed the deal. After years of near misses, runner-up heartbreak, and at least one significant personal life distraction, the 34-year-old Englishman claimed not just his first PGA Tour title but also the season-long FedEx Cup, outlasting Patrick Cantlay and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a tense…
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Whether you’re a fan of their watches or not, no one can accuse MING of going with the flow. One of the most inventive watch brands today, and perhaps ever, the eponymous brainchild of designer and photographer Ming Thein is constantly pushing the boundaries of watchmaking with its unique designs and innovative approach. This month…
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Welcome to Talking Points, a series that looks at what makes certain products worth talking about, brought to you by Gear Patrol Studios. They say the third time’s the charm, and in the case of continuing collaboration between Jack Mason and Dr Pepper®, the old adage holds true. Jack Mason and Dr Pepper® have teamed…
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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 Breitling, Doxa and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 17 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Casio, Timex and More
Baillod, stylized as BΛ1110D, is a young watchmaker based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. If it isn’t on your radar already, it should be. You can look back at the brand’s catalog of remarkably fair-priced watches for proof, but the only evidence required is the new Chapter 8 Moonphase…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Stunning…
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Doxa is one of the most famous makers of dive watches in the world, and the most distinguishing feature of its watches is their brightly colored dials. The original Doxa Sub 300 from the 1960s debuted with a bright orange “Professional” dial, with the idea that it would be more visible underwater. Unfortunately, orange is…
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Marathon is on a pilot’s watch heater in 2025. The Canadian military watch company is following the gorgeous special edition Deep Blue Steel Navigator introduced this past spring with a release sure to excite military watch fans everywhere. Marathon’s marquee pilot’s watch, the SSNAV Type II, is now available with an automatic movement and a…
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…
