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Book Review: The Inconvenient Truth About the World’s First Waterproof Watch by Stan Czubernat
Watchmaking is full of gratuitous claims and overinflated marketing. One of the oldest is Rolex’s claim, still on their website today, that the Oyster Perpetual was the world’s first waterproof watch in 1926. These claims were the basis for Rolex’s reputation for reliability and ruggedness. While Rolex’s Oyster Perpetual was highly water resistant, it was not the first company to create a successful water-resistant design. That title belongs to Charles Depollier, who was fulfilling orders for the U.S. Army as early as 1919.
Watchdives WD7922 Review: Can This Affordable Dive Watch Compete with the Tudor Black Bay?
It’s no secret that I’ve had my eye on the Black Bay 54 for a while. That crisp gilt dial, the compact size, the throwback feel. It all speaks to a very specific corner of my brain that’s been growing louder over the last couple of years. But the price makes me pause, (now at over $4,000). Paying over four grand for Tudor’s own tribute to their vintage Submariner feels like a commitment I’m not ready to make yet. Still, there are options out there if you want to test drive that kind of “feeling.” That’s where the Watchdives WD7922 comes in.
The New 36mm Tudor Ranger Pulls This Jaded Collector Back In
I didn’t think I’d find myself caring about a Tudor again. That’s not some dramatic collector’s pose — it’s just been hard to ignore how many Black Bay models I’ve cycled through, only to run into movement quirks or sizing that never quite sat right. At some point, the enthusiasm faded, and the brand became one of those I kept at arm’s length. Still respected it, but stopped hoping for more.
This Approachable 38mm Dive Watch Goes Toe-to-Toe With Bigger-Name Alternatives
It’s easy to miss what Certina has been doing lately. Quiet releases, mostly online chatter, and a Swatch Group parent that can be tough to keep up with when it comes to press comms. But if you’ve been watching from the sidelines, the brand’s DS Action Diver 38mm has steadily become one of the more practical offerings. With a few careful updates, it now gets another small nudge forward: ceramic bezels, new dial options, and a mix of case materials. All of this without losing what made it work in the first place.
Doxa Sub 300 Review: Eight Years With the Aqua Lung Limited Edition
It’s time. Now, in 2025, I think it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the Doxa Sub 300 “Black Lung” re-edition I purchased back in 2017. Some watches show up after a lot of second-guessing. …
