Best Microbrand Field Watches Under $1,000: 13 Watches We Would Actually Recommend

by Brent Robillard In praise of independents For much of their history, field watches were modest instruments. They were compact, legible, durable, and inexpensive enough to be issued as equipment. Decoration was secondary. Complications were generally unnecessary. The watch had one job, and it needed to perform that job reliably. That basic formula remains intact, although the prices surrounding it have changed. A budget of … Continue reading Best Microbrand Field Watches Under $1,000: 13 Watches We Would Actually Recommend

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This Week in Time, Time

This Week in Time (December 20th-January 2nd)

Welcome back to This Week in Time. Your time matters to us, and we’re committed to keeping this space sharp, thoughtful, and easy to read. Below, you’ll find a special edition designed primarily for the burgeoning watch enthusiasts. We thought it might me a good way to kick of the New Year. If you are new to watches, or simply “watch curious,” this is for you! … Continue reading This Week in Time (December 20th-January 2nd)

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Off The Cuff, Time

Time not Forgotten: The MKII Hellion-BAKU and the mission to bring UDT-10 home

Article by Matt Black; photography by Bob Allaby A history of time There are watches that borrow from history, and then there are watches that carry it. MKII’s Hellion-BAKU firmly belongs in the latter camp. From the moment I strapped it on, it was clear this wasn’t simply another vintage-inspired field watch – it’s a thoughtfully executed modern tool watch anchored to a very specific … Continue reading Time not Forgotten: The MKII Hellion-BAKU and the mission to bring UDT-10 home