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Affordable GMT With Explorer II DNA: Nodus x Raven Watches TrailTrekker Basecamp
Ever since I spent time with the first-generation TrailTrekker, I’ve had a hard time shaking it. It became my favorite Nodus watch, and I’ve tracked every iteration since with a level of attention I don’t give most collaborations. So when the new TrailTrekker Basecamp landed, I was already paying close attention before the specs even loaded.
Casio Releases the G-Shock x Joshua Vides DW5600 and DW6900
I’ll be honestโฆ artist collaboration watches aren’t usually where I spend much time. Too often it’s a gimmicky cash grab, a name applied to an existing colorway with a small premium tacked on. So when Casio announced a partnership with visual artist Joshua Vides built around two of its most iconic G-Shock silhouettes, I wasn’t expecting much. Looking at the press photos though, I think there’s something here worth taking a look at.
Serica’s New Dive Watch Has A Lot More Going On Than Just A Date Window
Serica has been building a reputation on clean, symmetrical dials and a deliberately no-frills approach to tool watches since the brand launched out of France a few years ago. The Ref. 5303 Dive Chronometer established that identity clearly: no date, no compromises, instrument-first thinking. Now the brand is stepping into new territory with the Serica 5330 Dive Chronometer, their first watch to feature a date display. It’s a meaningful departure for Serica, and to their credit, they didn’t just punch a hole in the dial and call it a day.
The New Farer Cushion Case Watches Make a Case for 35mm
Farer has been doing interesting things in the dressy-but-colorful space for a while now, and it’s a brand I’ve genuinely enjoyed paying attention to. I had a chance to review one of their world timers a couple years back and came away impressed by how seriously they take the details. So when the brand announced an expansion of its Cushion Case collection with two new 35mm models, the Furneaux and the Belzoni, I was curious to see where they took it.
Luminox Updates Its Navy SEAL Chronograph Watch With a Desert-Ready Colorway
Luminox has been at this for over 30 years now, and the Navy SEAL relationship that put them on the map is still very much the backbone of what they do. The latest example is the Luminox Navy SEAL Chronograph XS.3587, which arrives in a new sand and black colorway that the brand is framing around desert deployments and tactical use. It’s the kind of thing Luminox tends to do very, very well.
