Category: Wearables

Whether you’re a fan of their watches or not, no one can accuse MING of going with the flow. One of the most inventive watch brands today, and perhaps ever, the eponymous brainchild of designer and photographer Ming Thein is constantly pushing the boundaries of watchmaking with its unique designs and innovative approach. This month…

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Welcome to Talking Points, a series that looks at what makes certain products worth talking about, brought to you by Gear Patrol Studios. They say the third time’s the charm, and in the case of continuing collaboration between Jack Mason and Dr Pepper®, the old adage holds true. Jack Mason and Dr Pepper® have teamed…

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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, Doxa and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 17 New Watches You Missed from Breitling, Casio, Timex and More

Baillod, stylized as BΛ1110D, is a young watchmaker based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. If it isn’t on your radar already, it should be. You can look back at the brand’s catalog of remarkably fair-priced watches for proof, but the only evidence required is the new Chapter 8 Moonphase…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Stunning…

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Doxa is one of the most famous makers of dive watches in the world, and the most distinguishing feature of its watches is their brightly colored dials. The original Doxa Sub 300 from the 1960s debuted with a bright orange “Professional” dial, with the idea that it would be more visible underwater. Unfortunately, orange is…

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Marathon is on a pilot’s watch heater in 2025. The Canadian military watch company is following the gorgeous special edition Deep Blue Steel Navigator introduced this past spring with a release sure to excite military watch fans everywhere. Marathon’s marquee pilot’s watch, the SSNAV Type II, is now available with an automatic movement and a…

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As one of the world’s most talented independent watchmakers, Japan’s Hajime Asaoka‘s creations deservedly cost a small fortune and are available only to a small and exclusive group of collectors. For the rest of us, there’s Kurono Tokyo, the affordable sub-brand Asaoka created to offer more pedestrian collectors the chance to pick up one of…

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Although Norwegian watchmaker Micromilspec continues to look more and more like a regular watch brand with each passing day, the core of the brand’s business remains the custom watches it builds under contract for various military units around the world. The first watch the brand ever produced after its founding in 2019 was a custom…

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These days, there is no shortage of affordable integrated sports watches that emulate the look of the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak for a tiny fraction of the price. The Christopher Ward Twelve, Tissot PRX, Citizen Tsuyosa, Maen Manhattan, Yema Wristmaster … the list goes on. But there’s one model that predates them all, while…

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In G-Shock land, “tough” and “durable” are table stakes, even when it comes to the brand’s most refined model. The GA-2100 might be called the “CasiOak” for its visual similarities to one very famous, very high-end sports watch. However, looks can be deceiving…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] G-Shock’s Next CasiOak Watch Mixes Heritage…

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The water in New York City’s harbor is notoriously dirty, but one Swiss watch company is helping a local project clean it up by restoring the city’s once-thriving oyster population. Oris just released its second limited edition watch to raise money for the Billion Oyster Project, a non-profit that works with students, educators and volunteers…

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Just a few years ago, not many watch enthusiasts had heard of Micromilspec. The Norwegian brand was established in 2019 as a boutique producer of custom watches for elite military units and first responders. Just days after its founding, Micromilspec secured its first military contract to create a pilot’s watch for the Royal Norwegian Air…

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Not all watch brand sponsorships are perfect fits. But when Breitling became the official luxury watch partner of the Ironman triathlon in 2021, I just nodded my head. “Yep…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] Breitling’s Tough New Chronograph Eats Other Sports Watches for Breakfast

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 Omega, Timex and others…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] 17 New Watches You Missed from Omega, Timex, Unimatic and More

Watches are very trendy. By that, I don’t mean more people are buying and wearing watches — although they certainly are — but that the watch industry follows distinct trends. Much like the clothing industry, two or three features or categories dictate what most brands do annually…. Check out the original article: [Gearpatrol] This Fan-Favorite…

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