Smartphones are the pocket watches of today, second only to our prized wristwatches for relaying the time. For centuries, however, pocket watches reigned supreme as timekeepers for civilian, military, business and scientific use. If you’re wondering if there’s still a place for pocket watches in the 21st century, check out our in-depth article (short answer, …
Hands-on – The Retro-Cool Hamilton Railroad Pocket Watch Read More »
Just weeks after the launch of the new green dial Girard-Perregaux Laureato, which honestly works very well despite being a little late to the party perhaps, there’s now yet another new dial colour available. This one ties into the current season of the year a bit more, as the copper dial radiates a comforting warmth …
Back to front for some, perfect for others, Patek Philippe’s Grand Complication is a rara avis of the watch world and features the chronograph pushers on the left side of the case. Also known as a destro, this left-handed chronograph is, in hallmark Patek style, combined with a perpetual calendar complication. Fitted with the superlative …
We’ve seen several very attractive collaborations with independent watchmakers done by Massena LAB, the design studio founded by industry veteran William Massena. Most of them were double-branded models, with the watchmaker’s or brand’s name printed on the dial. But we’ve also seen Massena LAB creating its own watches, with only its name on the dial. …
Introducing – The Magraph By Massena LAB And Raúl Pagès Read More »
“Watches, Stories, and Gear” is a roundup of our favorite content, watch or otherwise, from around the internet. Here, we support other creators, explore interesting content that inspires us, and put a spotlight on causes we believe in. Oh, and any gear we happen to be digging on this week. We love gear. Presented by …
Watches, Stories, & Gear: William Wood’s Fearless Collection, WatchTime New York, & More Read More »
On episode 19 of A Week in Watches we take a trip around the world without leaving the studio. We start out in Germany with Nomos, which gave me another opportunity to try to say Glash?tte, then we head to France to check out Serica’s latest drop. Afterward, we head to Singapore to see BOLDR’s …
Let’s take just a minute with the Benrus Series #3061, a reintroduction of the Bullitt watch. Benrus has relaunched the series #3061 for a modern audience, staying very true to the original but with some updates. The new field watch measures 39.5mm in diameter, 48mm in length, and 12mm thick. The series #3061 is paired …
It’s no secret that watch brands have been using the power of nostalgia to sell us stuff for years. In fact, not only is it not a secret, it’s basically what much of the watch industry is built on. Release after release, we see throwbacks to time periods that many eventual buyers can’t possibly remember. …
Garmin has been a major player in the world of smart and sport specific watches since 2003. Their collection has evolved since then, building their watches out of innovative materials and integrating a suite of features that take fitness, outdoor, and health tracking to a whole other level. I’m going to date myself here, but …
I have long been a fan of watches and watch brands that have a go-for-broke, swing for the fences kind of attitude. To me, there’s nothing more likely to cure my insomnia than yet another black dialed dive watch that kinda sorta looks like another black dialed dive watch but maybe has one or two …
TAG Heuer Gives Us the Mario Kart Watch We Never Knew We Needed Read More »
Now in its eighth year, the Windup Watch Fair has become a fixture of the NYC watch community. Every October, enthusiasts, collectors, and newbies alike gather to shop and talk watches–and this year, there are even more events to participate in! Not only are there over 65 brands to check out at the Fair, we …
You’re sitting outside your favorite cafe, coffee in one hand and your phone in the other. As you’re scrolling through and catching up on the timeline, a finely tuned sports car hugs the corner from across the way. You give it a glance as it drives by, but that glance immediately turns into a full-on …
Hands On: Spoiled For Choice And Style With The Formex Reef GMT Read More »
Tactile Turn makes some really impressive pens, all designed and machined down to the screws and springs in America. Since ADPT (“adapt” All Day, Purpose, and Terrain) got its start by manufacturing the only readily available US-Made nylon watch straps, teaming up with Tactile Turn on a custom, colorful, pen seemed like a natural combination. …
Introducing the Tactile Turn x ADPT Harvest Side Click Pen – Windup Watch Shop Read More »
A simple, well done field watch is a beautiful thing, and a staple in many of our collections. Timex has a pretty great track record when it comes to usable, approachable field watches, especially when it comes to collaborations (this James Brand example is a personal favorite). Their latest is no exception, having teamed up …
Timex Teams Up with Nigel Cabourn for Classic Desert Watch Read More »
