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Timex Reworks The Affordable T80 In Translucent Resin
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (469+ words) Co-Founder & Senior Editor Michael Pe'ate is an American writer, photographer, and podcaster based in Seattle, Washington. His work typically focuses on the passage of time and the tools we use to connect with that very journey. From aviation to music…...
The Military Watch Icon: Are CWC Watches Good? What These Picks Reveal
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (1786+ words) Co-Founder and Senior Editor Kaz has been collecting watches since 2015, but he's been fascinated by product design, the Collector's psychology, and brand marketing his whole life. While sharing the same strong fondness for all things horologically-affordable as Mike (his TBWS…...
Raven Trekker Review: The Microbrand Dive Watch That Keeps Getting Better
3+ week, 4+ day ago (256+ words) After spending a few weeks with this new version, I came away thinking it's the most refined Trekker Raven has made so far. The proportions feel more resolved, the slimmer case makes a noticeable difference on the wrist, and the…...
Seiko Samurai vs. Seiko Turtle: Hands-On Affordable Dive Watch Comparison
3+ week, 5+ day ago (236+ words) Both the Seiko Samurai and Seiko Turtle are built to handle everyday abuse, weekend water, and the usual desk-diving nonsense most of us pretend is field testing. But each takes a different path to that familiar Seiko toughness. The Samurai…...
Marathon's New Military Watch Celebrates America's 250th With a Blacked-Out Automatic
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (472+ words) Co-Founder & Senior Editor Michael Pe'ate is an American writer, photographer, and podcaster based in Seattle, Washington. His work typically focuses on the passage of time and the tools we use to connect with that very journey. From aviation to music…...
Yema's New Automatic Watch Is A 38mm Stealth Diver With An In-House Caliber
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (646+ words) Co-Founder & Senior Editor Michael Pe'ate is an American writer, photographer, and podcaster based in Seattle, Washington. His work typically focuses on the passage of time and the tools we use to connect with that very journey. From aviation to music…...
Stowa's New Terra Field Watches Are a Tactical Take on a Bauhaus Classic
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (520+ words) Co-Founder & Senior Editor Michael Pe'ate is an American writer, photographer, and podcaster based in Seattle, Washington. His work typically focuses on the passage of time and the tools we use to connect with that very journey. From aviation to music…...
The Vaer G2 Meridian Is an Affordable Take on the Iconic Pepsi GMT
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (922+ words) So when the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT came in, I was less interested in the surface-level inspiration and more curious about how Vaer would translate that into something that fits their own identity. After spending some time with it, I came…...
The Farer Pilot Series II Is The Microbrand's Most Restrained Tool Watch Yet
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (658+ words) Co-Founder & Senior Editor Michael Pe'ate is an American writer, photographer, and podcaster based in Seattle, Washington. His work typically focuses on the passage of time and the tools we use to connect with that very journey. From aviation to music…...
G-Shock Mudmaster Review: Reliable and Built for the Serious Tool Watch User
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (339+ words) That said, seeing it on a friend's wrist changed the perspective quite a bit. On a wrist north of seven inches, the proportions start to make more sense. The case settles in, the bulk feels fine, and the whole thing…...