Watches today can do so much more than tell the time – they can have moonphase indicators, altitude indicators, and even thermometers. Whether you’re going on an adventure hike, or just think it’s a cool feature, you’ll be happy to know that there are lots of good affordable options with quality temperature displays. Usually thermometer …
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Early Thursday morning, fans of Hodinkee were notified of a new article and a new product by the watch magazine: a quirky mechanical desktop travel clock. Many watch fans down on their luck in “these COVID pandemic times” grew a broader and broader smile as they scrolled through the article, learning about what a travel …
There are many choices for captivating watches that help make a lasting impression: moonphase watches, deep-sea divers, and – most impressively – exposed-gear watches. Even from a distance, they’re very eye-catching and unique. Let’s find out what they are, and if they’re a good choice for you. Watches with visible gears are often called Skeleton …
9 Watches with Exposed Gears that Visibly Move (under $300) Read More »
After months of getting ready, you’re finally ready for nursing school. All those months of research, test-taking, acing your exams, and picking the right programs… and now the real fun is about to begin. Maybe no one told you – but nursing school is expensive! And you have to buy so much of your own …
Explained: Nurse Watches with a Sweeping Second Hand Read More »
Ever since SEAL Team 6 successfully eliminated one of the most vilified terrorists of the century, the US Navy SEALs have gone from being a well-respected force to achieving near-celebrity status. Since then, every gun, knife, and watch manufacturer on earth has capitalized on their rise in prestige by claiming that their product is a …
Note: Some of the links on this site are affiliate links, for which I may earn a small commission. Special Forces watches are tough, durable, and tactical. Their purpose is to tell the time, hold up under duress, help an operator survive, and accomplish his mission. From Timex to Rolex, many watches have had the …
Watches Worn by US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) Read More »
Orient makes some of the best mechanical watches in 2021: the Bambino, Mako II, Defender, Triton, Sun & Moon, and Orient Star.
Orient and Seiko make some of the best Japanese watches on the market today. But in the case of Orient vs Seiko, is one superior to the other?
The Citizen BM8180-03E is a top choice for an EDC field watch. Check out our full review of this military-style Eco-Drive watch.
The Orient Sun and Moon is a fascinating watch. This guide & review covers the v1, v2, v3, v4, contemporary, open-heart, and “petite” quartz versions.
