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Draken Kruger V2 : A Tale of Two Titanium Chronographs

by Brent Robillard The Kruger is back—and it’s bolder, tougher, and more refined than ever. In its second generation, Draken’s purpose-built chronograph has evolved into a dual-offering that speaks to different kinds of wearers: the go-anywhere adventurer who prizes lightweight versatility, and the unapologetic tool watch fan who wants every ounce of tactile interaction. I’ve had the chance to wear both—the updated VK63-powered mecaquartz and … Continue reading Draken Kruger V2 : A Tale of Two Titanium Chronographs

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Off the Cuff: Timex M79 Batman Bezel

The first M79 colourway (“M,” for mechanical; “79,” for the year the Q first appeared) to roll out was the very cool Batman bezel. Again, another riff on the GMT-Master II. While it would be absurd to consider the two watches as competitors, the referential design was not lost on aficionados and newcomers, alike. What both the Q and the M79 offered was an attractive entry-point into collecting, for some; and for those with already carefully curated collection, an inexpensive bit of fun. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Timex M79 Batman Bezel

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Off the Cuff: Spinnaker Bradner

The Bradner takes its name from American physicist, Hugh Bradner. During his time at the University of California, Bradner was credited with inventing the neoprene wetsuit. The buoyant, flexible material would revolutionize recreational diving by using an ambient layer of water, trapped between the diver’s body and the interior wall of the neoprene, to keep the wearer warm. Continue reading Off the Cuff: Spinnaker Bradner

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