Category: Wearables

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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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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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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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 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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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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If imitation is the greatest form of flattery, the Timex catalog is full of good vibes. This year alone, the brand has turned to Rolex, Omega, Zenith, IWC, Cartier and TAG Heuer for inspiration when designing affordable watches that punch well above their price tags, at least in the looks department. So it should come…

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The great irony of Seiko’s status as the king of affordable automatic watches is that, a few decades ago, the company nearly destroyed the mechanical watch industry. Seiko’s Astron, which debuted in 1969, was the first commercially available quartz watch, and the technology was so disruptive that it nearly ended mechanical watchmaking. Thanks to a…

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This year is a big one for Audemars Piguet, as it marks the 150th anniversary of the Swiss luxury watchmaker. It may be hard to believe, but for the first 97 of those years, there was no such thing as a Royal Oak. Since the OG integrated luxury sports watch landed like a bomb on…

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