by Tyler Frederick I’ve been converted to field watches I’m heading into 2026 with one mantra: rotate through my collection more and wear the things I haven’t in a while. That’s really hard when you have a watch like this Vaer C4 Tactical Field Solar on your wrist. I’ve had the privilege of checking out a couple of pieces from Vaer, the R1 USA Racing … Continue reading Vaer C4 Tactical Field Solar
Tyler Frederick Why do we collect things? Collectors of all sorts have the ability to take anything that’s technically an inanimate object, romanticize it, and give it a new perspective, almost as if it’s alive. We all do it: watches, cars, guitars, art, action figures—so many categories, and we connect every piece to ourselves. What was once an object mainly designed for pleasure or enjoyment … Continue reading Objects of Meaning: Reflections on the Oris Divers 65 That Became My Companion
That a microbrand might wish to democratize the watch purchasing process—that is avoid markups while producing a quality product—is nothing new. What does, however, differentiate Lorier from other brands is that they are not fixed on collectors. Lorier, instead, has constructed their brand around the principle of the “one watch collection.” Continue reading Other Watchy Bits: Lorier’s Vintage Eye for the Modern Guy
