Garmin’s watch catalog is vast, with models that range from simple health and fitness trackers to high-end, full titanium tool watches specifically designed for particular sports or endeavors. If you’re after a specialist watch, there’s a good chance Garmin has one in its catalog, from aviation to diving to golf to everything in between. But…

Oris is one of the frontrunners when it comes to environmentally responsible watchmaking. To shed light on its green activities, the Hölstein house has released an ocean-friendly Aquis with a dial made of fishing nets reclaimed by Bracenet. The question is: is this a green gimmick, or does it make for a truly good watch?…

The last RollieFest in 2019 was somewhat of a seminal moment for me in my passion for vintage watches, and I didn’t even attend. Like many of you, I lived vicariously through Hodinkee’s photo report and marveled at all the wild watches on the wrists (and spread on the table) at this mysterious gathering. The…

What We Know It’s a good day when Seiko releases more watches into Prospex 1965 Divers Modern Reinterpretation lineup. This time, the brand is bringing us three watches inspired by American cold-water diving locations and the releases are appropriately iced-out. Okay, well not that kind of iced out. Seiko SPB421 The first release, the SPB419,…

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New watch brands pop up regularly these days. And though it would be impossible to cover them all, sometimes, for one reason or another, one will catch our eye. This was the case with Balmont. The young French brand marks its debut with a series of four well-specced, nicely designed, understated, and versatile watches. These…

Among those who love Art Deco architecture, there are few more important buildings on the West Coast than the Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles. Located a few blocks from Pershing Square on Broadway, this ornate blue department store building (currently used for luxury condominiums) blends Art Deco and stylized neo-Gothic elements for its famous…

Today, a few rectangular watches seem to get all the attention. It’s fair enough, especially when the Cartier Tank and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso are legitimate icons. But before the circular shape gained a chokehold on the modern wristwatch thanks to soldiers during the World Wars, rectangles were popular ’round the world. Rectangular Longines designs from the…