In the post-COVID era, the explosive increase in the number of GMT watches is remarkable. While we collectively keep our fingers crossed that the effects of the virus will be
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Tissot has held long-standing partnerships with major cycling events for half a century. Last year, the Swiss watchmaker reaffirmed its ongoing commitment as the official timekeeper for the Tour de
I recently wrote about watch specifications being overrated. The Formex Reef GMT is possibly the worst watch for me to review immediately after writing that article. Why? Because Formex seems
Alarm watches are among the most incredible pieces the vintage world can offer. Almost every major brand had an alarm in its collection, from Angelus, Tudor, and Omega to Citizen,
I like a nice vintage-inspired watch once in a while. You know, something that takes me back to the 1950s or ’60s but with a modern movement and construction. But
Born on Kickstarter in 2015, Redwood Watches is a young Canadian microbrand offering heritage-inspired watches with timeless designs. Following a no-nonsense approach, Redwood puts reliability and serviceability above all else.
The moment I put the olive-green Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic on my wrist, I was still in awe of the otherworldly plasma oven I saw earlier that day at
Sitting in front of me I have a total of five watches made by Bespoke Watch Projects, a watch brand based in Oakland that specializes in, well, bespoke watches. These
The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Complete Calendar combines the best of both worlds — the underwater world and the world of complications. The result is an accomplished diver with a
BY ERIK SLAVEN Integrated sports watches are among the most sought-after luxury models today, fueled by heavyweights like the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, Patek Philippe Nautilus and Piaget Polo. These icons
In 2018, I bought my first and only Grand Seiko watch, the SBGJ201. With its 44GS style case, high-beat movement, and spectacular dial, it was the perfect Grand Seiko for
Judging by the multitude of pictures featuring a watch and some “casually strewn” coffee beans, there must be a lot of coffee lovers within the watch community. Well, if you’re
When we first caught wind of a modern Promaster Diver “Barnacle” from Citizen earlier this year, it quickly shot to the top of our most heavily anticipated releases of the
During this time of year, beaches start to get less crowded, airports quiet down, and days slowly but surely get shorter with each passing day. We’re only several days removed
Seiko’s dive-watch legacy is magnificent. We are reminded of that every time we see a new re-edition of one of the brand’s classics. And with the release of the Seiko
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