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Hands-On Review: Why I Still Reach for the Casio G-Shock GW6900-1 Over Watches That Cost 10 Times More
The lightness makes you forget you’re wearing it until you smack it into a doorframe, and even then, it’s the doorframe you feel bad for.
Typsim Goes All-In on Vintage Accuracy with the 100M
Every now and then, I come across a new release that feels like someone finally cracked the code for vintage-inspired divers. Not the kind that just borrows a few mid-century cues, but one that actually seems like it could fool your watchmaker uncle into thinking it’s NOS from the ’60s. The Typsim 100M is exactly that kind of watch—a new piece that lives in the details.
The Lorier Merlin Delivers Military Heritage Without the Hefty Price Tag
Man, was I glad I subbed to Lorier’s mailing list when I saw this come through this last weekend. Let’s be honest—when most collectors hear “pilot’s watch,” their minds jump straight to German Fliegers. Big, bold, and basically strapped-on altimeters, these are the de facto choice for aviation nostalgia. But not all wartime watches flew the same flag—or filled the same cockpit. The new Lorier Merlin, a collaboration with The Urban Gentry, digs into a quieter chapter of horological history. One where pilot’s watches were compact, functional, and tailored for Allied flight crews.
The Certina DS-X GMT Might Be the Most Watch You Can Get for Under $700
There’s a special kind of satisfaction in finding a watch that punches so far above its weight, it feels like you’ve gamed the whole system. That’s kind of where I feel they landed with the Certina DS-X GMT—a watch that caught me by surprise and pulled me in with some fantastic colorways. After spending time with the spec sheet (and realizing what’s actually happening under the hood), I’m starting to wonder if this is one of the best travel tools the Swatch Group has ever buried in its catalog.
Hamilton Just Dropped the Coolest Khaki Field Yet—But There’s a Catch
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical. I’m actually quite surprised I still don’t own one. It’s simple, rugged, affordable, and blessedly free of fluff. So when I heard they’d done something “new” to it, I flinched a little. Hamilton’s track record for leaving well enough alone is a big part of why this line works. But here we are, with a dial that looks like a glacial mood swing. Weirdly enough… I kind of love it.
