Category: Wearables
This Affordable, Powerful Racing Chronograph Watch Resurrects a Beloved Vintage Style
Most chronograph watches follow the same basic layout, with a traditional crown at 3:00 flanked on the right side of the case by chronograph pushers at 2:00 and 4:00, respectively. But there are plenty of other ways to construct a chronograph. Sometimes, the crown is switched to the left side while the pushers are left…
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Hamilton’s Most Head-Turning Affordable Watch Has Never Looked More Striking
Hamilton is going green! Not in the environmental respect, although designing watches to last a lifetime is helpful for the planet, but the much-loved, approachable Swiss watchmaker is adding more of the color green to its lineup. Within the past month, the perfectly sized Khaki Pilot Pioneer and uniquely equipped X-Wind Day Date have joined…
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Is This Jack Mason’s Most Capable Watch Yet?
Some adventurers play it safe; others defy the odds, and require gear that can handle the toughest situations. Jack Mason’s Pursuit Pro was developed for as the official timepiece for the latter: it’s a purpose-driven tool, designed for those who aren’t afraid to push the limits. Tested on Texas backcountry trails and built with American…
This Go-To Affordable Japanese Brand’s New Travel-Ready Dive Watch Is Dripping with Retro Glam
While sitting outside the Big Three Japanese watchmakers of Seiko, Citizen and Casio, Orient nevertheless has its fans. The brand — which for the past 16 years has had the same parent company as Seiko but operates independently — has long been a favorite of enthusiasts first getting into the hobby, thanks to its focus…
Meta’s New AI Glasses Look Great, But There’s A Smart Reason Not To Buy Them
Meta has a new pair of smartglasses to offer, and this time around, the company is eyeing the true face of personal computing. It’s quite literally a monocular display on your face. The latest from Meta is the Ray-Ban Display, which puts a screen on the right lens…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Meta’s…
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Is This Reborn Classic the Best New Dive Watch You Can Buy Under $500?
Caravelle isn’t exactly a household name in the watch world. As Bulova‘s lesser-known sister brand, Caravelle mostly plies its trade by selling bargain-bin fashion watches that can be found at your local mall or department store. But that wasn’t always the case…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Is This Reborn Classic the Best New…
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The Affordable Watch That Saved an Iconic Swiss Brand Returns After 40 Years
For an industry built on tracking time, the 1980s was a decade many Swiss watchmakers might prefer to forget. Never mind the oil crises and the economic fallout that followed. The rise of quartz technology from Japan cast the longest shadow, threatening to derail centuries of craftsmanship at storied houses from Rolex to Omega…. Check…
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An Iconic Affordable ’80s Watch Returns, More Refined Than Ever
For an industry built on tracking time, the 1980s was a decade many Swiss watchmakers might prefer to forget. Never mind the oil crises and the economic fallout that followed. The rise of quartz technology from Japan cast the longest shadow, threatening to derail centuries of craftsmanship at storied houses from Rolex to Omega…. Check…
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This Stealthy G-Shock CasiOak Has Absolutely No Right Being So Affordable
For a watch nicknamed the “CasiOak” — due to its resemblance to one very famous, very expensive timepiece — the G-Shock 2100 represents a hell of a value. Since its introduction in 2019, the watch has won over many an enthusiast with its combination of luxury looks, typical G-Shock toughness and overall affordability. While the…
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Seiko’s Top Affordable Daily Watch Peaks With a Stunning Dial Update
Seiko’s Presage Classic is already one of the best affordable automatic watches for daily wear. Starting in October, it will also be available in the best dial color for daily wear. This hue has strong cultural significance in Seiko’s home country and is revered worldwide because of a completely different industry…. Check out the original…
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This Affordable Brand’s New Dive Watch Is One of the Most Ambitious I’ve Ever Seen
Dive watches, by nature, have to be robust. Not only must they be water-resistant to extreme depths, but they must also be resilient enough to hold up against the bumps and knocks that accompany diving and other recreational activities. After all, these watches are technically meant to be used as tools…. Check out the original…
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