The Best Men's Gear
If you're looking for a dress watch to wear out and about on the weekends or a daily wear watch for work, then this guide is for you. Our Best Men's Thin Watches for Any Budget guide provides options ranging from extreme luxury to watches you can't believe cost around $100 bucks. The one stipulation we have for every watch on this list is they must be between 6mm 10mm (automatic watches at the top … [Read more...]
Based in San Diego, Vincero creates bold, luxury timepieces for today’s modern gentleman and delivers them at an accessible price. Manufacturing all of their watches in small batches, they ensure at every step the quality is up to the standards their customers deserve. Simply put, Vincero works with the best to get the best, and then sells the best, for exactly the price it should cost. Their … [Read more...]
Seiko has just released a "Black Series" of watches and they're absolutely beautiful. The series was inspired by the world of night diving. The watch we'll be looking at is the Seiko Prospex "Black Series" Limited Edition Chronograph Solar Diver's Watch ($749). It has the model number SSC673P1 and if the price is a little steeper than you're used to when dealing with Seiko's you'll see why after … [Read more...]
Bamford watches are historically very expensive. For example, if you wanted a customized Tag Heuer you can expect to pay $1500-$2000 for the watch and another $2000-$3000 for the customizations. That's why the announcement of The Bamford Mayfair Watch ($500) a big deal. The Mayfair started out as an in-house loaner watch for clients who brought their watches in for service. After a number of … [Read more...]
The Shinola Canfield Sport ($850+) is the Detroit watchmaker's latest release. Based on the looks, the Canfield Sport is a combination of a chronograph and a luxury watch. Functions include hours, minutes, seconds, date, day, month, and a stopwatch function on two sub-dials. The movement is an Argonite 5040.F quartz movement. The whole kit sits in a stainless steel case, with a coin edge black … [Read more...]
Right now Alpine the watch manufacturer is running a Kickstarter campaign for their AlpinerX SmartWatch ($55). As you will see from the specs below it looks like they put everything on this watch and the kitchen sink. The watch uses a multitude of sensors to capture everything a buddy adventurer would need. Some of the specs include UV exposure, temperature, altitude, pressure, motion, and … [Read more...]
The Christopher Ward C5 Malvern 595 ($680) is under 6mm thick which is an amazing feat for a mechanical watch. To do this they utilized the Swiss-made ETA 7001 movement. A hand-wound miniaturized mechanical movement with a 42 hour power reserve. Coming in at 5.95mm this is the thinnest mechanical watch Christopher Ward has ever made. The amazing features of this watch don't stop there. The … [Read more...]
If you're looking for a piece of history, a great place to start would be with the Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Edition Watch ($6700). During World War II Omega delivered over 100,000 watches to the British Ministry of Defense. The watches were so popular with sailors and airmen they applied the technology to a civilian timepiece which became the Seamaster. The latest edition has a number of the … [Read more...]
Tudor just dropped its latest diver to pay homage to the brands first. The Tudor Black Bay Fifty Eight Dive Watch ($3250+) was designed with similar dimensions as the original and is geared for those who love vintage watches. It features a 39mm steel case with a polished and satin finish. On the side of the case, you have a steel screw-down winding crown, with the Tudor rose in relief. The … [Read more...]
Bell & Ross make some of the most beautiful watches on the planet and their latest release, Bell & Ross BR V2-92 Steel Heritage ($2900) is a real looker. For myself, I don't normally buy watches over $600. In that price range, you can get all the requirements for a great daily wear watch. But I am seriously thinking about coming out of pocket for this watch. And all about its flawless looks. … [Read more...]
The Birchall and Taylor Reference 1 ($9500) was the creation of two watchmakers working together many late nights to come up with the ideal timepiece. The obsessed over every detail including materials, proportions, and engineering. The result was the reference 1. Some of these details include a crystal dome that was hand-fired in an oven at one thousand degrees creating a lustrous and rich … [Read more...]
If you're looking for an affordable dive watch, you can't wrong with the Orient Triton Dive Watch ($655). For the price, you get a watch with specs fit for a much more expensive offering. The Triton has a manageable 43mm stainless steel case, wrapped in a 120 click, unidirectional bezel with a matte insert. The dial has a matte finish to help the hands and markers stand out during the day. And for … [Read more...]
Melbourne, Australia: The Melbourne Watch Company (MWC), specialising in accessible luxury timepieces are today celebrating. With the release of the Melbourne Flinders Watch “Showroom” Edition ($645) their first limited edition timepiece (numbered 1-100), this also marks the use of the first Swiss automatic movement (Sellita SW200-1). The Flinders will be assembled in house, with customers given … [Read more...]
Pinion is a UK based watch company who create fine watches using high-quality modern and 'new-old-stock' vintage swiss mechanical watch movements. Normally their watches run above $2500, but they've just released The Atom By Pinion ($890) which lowers their price point to the sub $1000 range. The Atom is classically sized with a 41mm stainless steel case with a bead-blasted matte finish. It's … [Read more...]
One year after its successful initial crowdfunding campaign, TACS, a Japanese lifestyle watch brand, will soon launch their new TACS Time Glass Watch ($189) on Kickstarter. With a curved dial and hands, smooth lines and unique crownless design, the Time Glass which mirrors the feel of an hourglass, that reminds wearers to enjoy each moment to the fullest. The concave watch face creates the … [Read more...]
The Shinola Lake Erie Monster Dive Watch ($2250) is not only the Detroit brands first dive watch, but their first watch with an automatic movement. The Lake Erie Monster (LEM) celebrates the rich diving history of Lake Erie and the Great Lakes and the lore of the unidentified creature. The watch is powered by a Swiss-Made Argomatic R-150 movement. The movement has 25 jewels and a 40-hour power … [Read more...]
Simple in design, the Merci LMM 01 Watch ($400) takes horological style back to its origins with an uninterrupted dial and sleek strap. Available in both a mechanical and quartz model, this 37.5mm timepiece has a power reserve of up to 42 hours, waterproof rating up to 5ATM and primarily Swiss manufacture and assembly. With its slimline design and choice of either black fabric or brown leather … [Read more...]
Working with timepiece designs of the 1960's, the new Rado HyperChrome Captain Cook ($2000) blurs the lines between the brand's signature style and modern, contemporary fashion. Named after British explorer, Captain James Hook, this automatic timepiece features a 37.3mm diameter case crafted from high-tech ceramic and stainless steel. The luminescent hour's markers and hands allow clear reading … [Read more...]
With its understated design, you'd be forgiven for underestimating the Victorinox Inox Titanium's ($595) capabilities. However, with its lightweight titanium body and Swiss-made quartz movement, this understated matte grey timepiece slips easily into modern life as well as more exotic climates. Additional features include a bold seconds hand, date dial between the 4 and 5 o'clock markers, a screw … [Read more...]
Klokers is no stranger to successful Kickstarter campaigns. They've successfully run two including the KLOK-01 and the 02. Their latest campaign for the Klokers Klok-08 Watch ($180) will be starting this October 2017. It pays homage to the sixties by utilizing two concentric discs to tell the time. Previous versions used three. By using just two it frees up space, allows for a more traditional … [Read more...]
A ground breaking development for this well-established brand, the Oris Big Crown Propilot Worldtimer GMT Watch ($3524) merges innovative design with iconic style. The all-encompassing pilot's watch features a unique bezel adjustment system that allows the display to be altered by +/- 1 hour with a single turn. Its fitted with an automatic winding worldtimer movement with the capability to display … [Read more...]
If you're looking for a great watch then look no further than the newly released Panerai Green Dial Collection ($18,000+). The look of the dark green dial paired with the leather band and brushed cases looks absolutely amazing. The collection is made up of three watches which consist of the Radiomir 8 day, Radiomir 1940 3 day, and the Luminor 1950 Chrono. The Radiomir 8 features 8 days of power … [Read more...]
Swiss construction and modern technology merge to deliver the Montblanc Summit Smartwatch ($930). Montblanc made its name by making the highest quality timepieces. This sleek model takes classic vintage design inspired by the Montblanc 1958 and creates a 46mm watch in stainless steel with an AMOLED display. Powered by Android Wear 2.0 and fully compatible with both iPhones and Android smart … [Read more...]
Designed as the first dress watch for this brand, the Shinola Bedrock 42mm Watch ($700) steps back from complicated movements to deliver minimalistic design at it's finest. Removing unnecessary clutter and delivering a watch that was made for one purpose, to tell accurate time. The Bedrock has a slim construction that sits effortlessly under tailored sleeves or alongside your golf polo. A … [Read more...]
Paying homage to the Mark XI, the IWC Pilots Watch Mark XVIII Edition ($4150) takes traditional timepiece design to new heights. Limited to just 1,948 pieces in tribute to the years of the Mark 11's release, this versatile timepiece has a reimagined green textile Nato strap and luminous quarter hour markers with matching hands. Fitted with an automatic, self-winding movement that promises accurate … [Read more...]
If I had to describe Brathwait watches the first words that come to mind are "Affordable Luxury". Braithwait watches are as easy on the wallet as they are on the easy. Their latest offering the Brathwait Swiss Made Automatic ($595) is no different. It features all of the qualities of a luxury watch with a nice price tag. The Swiss Made features an AISI 316L stainless steel case, water resistance … [Read more...]
https://vimeo.com/188421354 If you have a love of watches and cars, then the Vulcan Innova VI52 Watch Winder ($CALL) is exactly what you're looking for. Th VI52 watch winder is made from an inline six engine block. The M52 block was most notably used in the BMW M3. Each block is thoroughly cleaned and modified to host up to six watches. Each winder has up to three pre-programmed modes and is … [Read more...]
The new G-Shock Mudmaster GG1000 Watch ($320) is an absolute beast. It has a new mud-resistant structure that guards again mud and dust. Each button is fitted with a gasket that not only keeps dirt from getting on the inside, but also protects against impacts. The buttons are large enough to easily press while wearing gloves and they feature a checked finish that acts as a non-slip surface. … [Read more...]
When you think MB&F couldn't possibly take their watches to another level they do just that. Their latest futuristic watch is the MB&F's HM6 Alien Nation ($500,000). They've actually turned one of their watches into a mothership complete with aliens. THE HM6 Alien Nation features a sapphire crystal which sits on a platinum case. The engine is made up of 496 components with 68 jewels. It has a … [Read more...]
Bell & Ross has taken their beautiful BR03 model and draped in black camo to come up with the Bell & Ross BR03-92 Black Camo Watch ($3,800). Just for this model Bell & Ross developed a special military type tricolor coating that completely covers the dial. While the case and strap are covered in a beautiful matte black color. Movement: caliber BR-CAL.302. Self-winding mechanical. … [Read more...]
Our buying guide to the Best Tactical Military Watches For Men reviews some of the most sophisticated and advanced wristwatches available on the market today. Specifically designed for professional guys who like to live life on the edge. These tactical timepieces are waterproof, impact resistant, and equipped with the latest technology to keep you on track and on time, wherever your next mission … [Read more...]
If you're looking for a classic timepiece our latest buying guide will show you some of the best Flieger watches for men. Flieger watches are basically pilot watches where the name came from watches provided to German Pilot during WWII. But before we get started with the list. Let’s clearly define, what exactly is a Flieger watch. What is a Flieger Watch? Like we stated earlier the first … [Read more...]
Our latest buying guide will show you some of the best pilot watches for men we could fine. Pilot watches are big beautiful classics that complete any true watch collection. But before we get started with the list. Let's clearly define, what exactly is a pilot watch. What is a Pilot Watch? The first pilot watches were initially issued to pilots during WWII. But they didn't get their start in the … [Read more...]
