A good travel watch doesn’t need a fancy complication, as long as you can handle some easy math. World time bezels briefly became popular in the late 1960s and early 1970s as air travel became more affordable. The feature was essentially the coach alternative to the First Class GMT complication from luxury brands like Rolex…….
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It’s been a few years since Seiko upended the GMT market and made it accessible to all watch fans. Powered by affordable movements supplied by Citizen’s Miyota and Seiko’s SII, startups and boutique watchmakers have provided an avalanche of sporty, rugged and aquatic GMT watches. However, the burgeoning affordable GMT category has sadly lacked dressy…
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Long before Apple, Garmin, Timex and Casio, Accutron invented the world’s first fully electronic watch. In 1960, Bulova’s subsidiary introduced the Spaceview with a Tuning Fork movement, which used a vibrating tuning fork stimulated by an electric charge to generate a steady 360-hertz frequency. The tuning fork created an F-sharp hum that would become the…
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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 Seiko, Timex and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 16 New Watches You Missed from Seiko, Swatch, Timex and More
It doesn’t matter if you’re a collector, military personnel or just an average Joe. G-Shock means tough. How else would you describe a watch that can withstand a drop from a tall building or direct hits with a hammer? However, even for G-Shock, the brand’s latest collection goes hard…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol]…
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In 1985, Citizen launched a groundbreaking dive watch, the first-ever with an electronic depth meter. When submerged, the watch automatically indicated, via its digital display, how deep underwater the wearer had traveled. Now, 40 years later, the beloved affordable Japanese watch brand has returned to that very timepiece…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Citizen…
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Frederique Constant was founded in 1988, long after the golden age of auto racing chronographs from the late 1960s and early 1970s. To match the clout of brands like TAG Heuer and Hamilton and properly honor the spirit of that age, it partnered with one of the most prestigious brands in British racing history: Austin-Healey….
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Only a few weeks ago, Seiko’s Presage line — a collection of high-end mechanical watches with Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship — released a collection of stunning “Edo Silk” dial timepieces. But it appears that was just the tip of the iceberg. Now, the brand has (somewhat quietly) launched another drop-dead stunner…. Check out the original…
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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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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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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,…
