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This $150 Timex Pilot Watch Nails the Basics
I’ve been around long enough to know that a lot of new releases—especially under $300—feel like someone trying to check boxes on a mood board rather than actually design a watch. “Throw in some heritage, make it black, mention pilots somewhere.” But Timex is one of those brands that, for better or worse, keeps surprising me. They’ve done the collabs, the revivals, the quartz sleeper hits. And while not everything sticks, there’s always this undercurrent of effort.
The New DOXA SUB 750T Caught Me Off Guard
I’ve had a DOXA SUB 300 in my collection for years—the classic orange dial, no-frills beads-of-rice bracelet, and that unapologetically oddball charm that only DOXA really nails. It’s not my most expensive watch, or even the one I wear the most, but it’s the one I think about when I picture what dive watches should feel like. It’s also on the smaller side—by today’s standards anyway—which is maybe why I never took a serious look at the SUB 750T. That one always seemed like the louder, tougher older cousin. So when DOXA decided to bring the SUB 750T back with some updates, I wasn’t expecting to care.
The New Tissot Ballade Pairs COSC Accuracy with Everyday Style
Some watches come back around, and you hardly notice. Others, like the Tissot Ballade, re-enter the chat with just enough refinement and value to make you pause mid-scroll and think, “Wait… what?”. Back in the ’90s, the Ballade was one of those quietly dressy Tissot offerings you’d see behind glass—often overlooked in favor of louder, more casual fare.
Hamilton’s Iconic Field Watch Gets a Quiet but Clever Upgrade
Hamilton has introduced a significant update to its Khaki Field Mechanical lineup — a new model equipped with a power reserve indicator, a first for the series. While the core design remains largely intact, the addition of this practical complication marks a notable evolution for one of the most recognizable and widely owned field watches in the hobby.
Exploring the CWC SBS Diver: The Perfect Blend of Style and Military Heritage
Foolishly thinking I was getting towards the end of the watch journey, having finally added the coveted Rolex Submariner in 2024, the watch addiction reared its head this year in the form of wanting a MILSPEC or military-issue watch.
