Category: Wearables

In 2001, Ulysse Nardin launched the Freak, the world’s first watch to feature silicon components in its escapement. A quarter century later, and silicon is the hairspring material du jour for most high-end brands, including Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe, all of whom prize the material for its lightweight durability and its amagnetic, thermally stable…

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When Bamford Watch Department founder George Bamford approached Oris CEO Rolf Studer about collaborating on a ProPilot Altimeter, he already had a detailed vision. Studer enthusiastically accepted, and Bamford drew up a watch that embodied the adventurous spirit of both brands through the lens of some classic sci-fi films. The ProPilot Altimeter already stood out…

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Two of my greatest loves are watches and mid-century modern design. So when I first heard a few weeks ago that one of my favorite watch brands was collaborating with an iconic MCM furniture designer, well, to say I was excited would be a massive understatement. Unveiled today at Geneva Watch Days, the collaboration between…

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Seiko opened 2025 by introducing the Presage Classic Series. It’s a follow-up to the fan-favorite Cocktail Timer series, continuing the tradition of offering watches with a luxury-tier appearance at mid-tier prices, powered by respectable movements. Less than a year in, Seiko introduces a couple of small but significant design twists in the limited edition Presage…

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Despite having distinct designs influenced by very different watches, Hamilton’s collection of revived mid-century pilot’s watches has predominantly followed a uniform color scheme. The American-turned-Swiss watchmaker is spicing up its archival designs with some color, and the perfectly sized Khaki Pilot Pioneer Automatic 38mm has two alluring new references. Gathered under the Pilot Pioneer label,…

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Timex is the king of approachable watches, and its Expedition series is among the best affordable field watches ever made. Hell, even without the affordability angle, it’s still an iconic line. The latest take, the Timex Expedition Field Post Solar, adds some especially convenient tech that elevates this classic watch without sacrificing its style or…

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Hamilton has its fair share of iconic watches, like one of the first automatic chronographs and the definitive military field watch. However, through the American-turned-Swiss watch brand’s long and prolific history, a few outstanding designs have slipped into obscurity. The best example is the 6BB “Fab Four” chronograph, a 39mm hand-wound pilot’s watch designed for…

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Back in April, while attending Watches and Wonders in Geneva, Switzerland, I was given a sneak peek at an upcoming watch from Swiss independent watchmaker Czapek. The watch was a chronograph version of its flagship sports watch, the Antarctique, with a unique feature I’d never seen before: A 3D robot head at 12:00 whose eyes…

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Timex reversed its fortunes in 2017 with the revival of a then-shockingly small dress watch from the 1960s. The Marlin and its subsequent parade of iterations made Timex a go-to destination for affordable dress watches fit for daily wear. Timex has made the Marlin more affordable and reliable than ever by updating the collection’s swankiest…

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Most people buy the Apple Watch to help them track their workouts and sleep, while also being able to see notifications and set timers away from their phone. And that’s usually where it ends, they assume. End of story…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] 5 Tips & Tricks Every Apple Watch Owner Should Know

Seiko is the only watch brand in the world that can convingly say it has something to offer everyone. From entry-level budget quartz watches to fan-favorite automatic dive watches to ultra-luxury watches that compete with the best of Switzerland, Seiko — along with its high-end sub-brands, Grand Seiko and Credor — produces a mind-bogglingly diverse…

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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, Zenith and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 14 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Zenith, Christopher Ward and…

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Christopher Ward takes no days off. The British-Swiss brand shook up the industry when it first unveiled the original Twelve integrated sports watch two years ago, and it’s been constantly expanding the line ever since. The original Twelve measured 40mm across and came in both stainless steel and titanium variants…. Check out the original article:…

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France is one of the few countries that domestically produces state-of-the-art fighter jets. The Rafale is the country’s marquee aerial combat plane, and the French Air and Space Force has an elite unit dedicated to showing off its capabilities. Naturally, Bell & Ross has an official partnership with the aeronautical demonstration program, called Rafale Solo…

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