Category: Wearables

It is well known that Citizen is the entry point for many watch fans into quality horology. What is less appreciated is that Frederique Constant, a member of the Citizen family of brands, plays the same role for entry into luxury-tier Swiss watchmaking. Like its parent company, Frederique Constant offers some of the best value…

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Despite the fact that Ulysse Nardin first opened its doors back in 1846, the Swiss watchmaker’s best-known line of watches didn’t arrive until 2001. That was the year UN debuted the Freak, a revolutionary watch that rethought time-telling with an innovative display featuring no dial, no hands and no crown, with the movement itself acting…

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Staying connected on the go is more important than ever, and nothing kills productivity faster than a dead phone battery. That’s where the MOVE SPEED 3-in-1 Portable Charger comes in. Designed as a true all-in-one power solution, this device combines a portable power bank, a wall charger, and built-in charging cable in one sleek unit…….

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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 Hamilton, Zenith and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 23 New Watches You Missed from Seiko, Timex, Hamilton and More

I’ve waxed poetic about Moser’s Pioneer before. The watch is my (semi-)attainable grail everyday watch thanks to its unsurpassed combination of beauty, sportiness, elegance, robustness, wearability and horological chops. But at the end of the day, the Pioneer is still a Moser, which means every now and then, the Schaffhausen-based independent brand throws some wild…

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When Doxa introduced its newest tribute to prolific author Clive Cussler in July 2025, fans of the legendary dive watch brand knew it had to be hinting at something more. As cool and on-brand as the special edition dial and engraved caseback were, the most intriguing detail was the case height. When Doxa debuted the…

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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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