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The Heuer Monza – Grade-5 Titanium Heritage Calibre 17

Ben Branch July 23, 2018
Heuer Monza - Heritage Calibre 17
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The original Heuer Monza was created in 1976 to celebrate the World Championship win for the Ferrari Formula 1 team a year earlier in…

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Werenbach Model 1 – A Watch Made From A Soyuz Rocket Booster

Ben Branch July 5, 2018
Soyuz Rocket Watch Werenbach
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Space
  • Watches

The Werenbach Model 1 is a Swiss-made automatic watch with a face made from a Soyuz rocket booster that’s been launched, before being recovered…

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The Undone Newman Chronograph – An Unusually Affordable Daily-Wearable

Ben Branch June 14, 2018
Undone Newman Chronograph Watch
  • Design
  • Gear
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Then Undone Newman Chronograph is a watch that looks considerably more expensive than it actually is, which is somewhat of a rare thing in…

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The Redux Courg Watch – An Affordable Titanium Automatic

Ben Branch May 24, 2018
Redux Courg Watch
  • American
  • Gear
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The Redux Courg Watch is an affordable, military-spec titanium watch with an automatic movement featuring 24 jewels and a 41 hour power reserve. The…

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The Breitling Sprint – The 1960s Swiss Chronograph For Athletes

Ben Branch May 10, 2018
Breitling Sprint
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The Breitling Sprint was originally developed by the Swiss watchmaker for use by athletes, with a reliable Valjoux 7733 chronograph movement allowing coaches or…

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The Bamford Mayfair Watch – A Daily Wearable Bamford

Ben Branch April 7, 2018
Bamford Mayfair Watch
  • British
  • Design
  • Watches

The Bamford Mayfair is a new watch from George Bamford and his talented team, unlike the other creations from the Bamford Watch Department, the…

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The HORIZON Watch – An Affordable, Minimalist Wristwatch

Ben Branch March 26, 2018
HORIZON Watch
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The HORIZON Watch was designed to be an affordable, minimalist Swiss-made wristwatch with a unique face that tells the time at a glance. Time…

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The Bremont U-2/51-JET – A Timepiece for the 100 Squadron

Ben Branch March 7, 2018
Bremont U-2/51-JET
  • British
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The new Bremont U-2/51-JET is a development of the Bremont U-2 range that has been updated with design cues from RAF’s 100 Squadron and…

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Nezumi Baleine Dive Watch – A Classic Swedish & Japanese Automatic

Ben Branch February 22, 2018
  • Gear
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  • Swedish
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The Nezumi Baleine Dive Watch is made by Swedish company Nezumi Studios – they specialize in developing classically styled watches with surprisingly affordable price…

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Roue CHR Chronograph

Ben Branch February 10, 2018
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The Roue CHR Chronograph is designed to be worn daily, and it’s offered at a price point in the $250 USD range to ensure…

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MWC Dive Watch

Ben Branch January 1, 2018
  • Gear
  • Military
  • Watches

MWC is a Swiss company founded in the 1970s that designs and builds watches for military units around the world, as well as police…

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Bexar Goods Bridle Leather Apple Watch Strap

Ben Branch December 21, 2017
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Watches

The Apple Watch seems to be loved and hated in equal measures – some love the technology it brings to the wrist and others…

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