A new brand is carving its niche in the world of affordable luxury timepieces. Established in 2019, Oceaneva has swiftly garnered acclaim, delivering a fusion of craftsmanship, innovation, and adventure. As the brand marks its fifth anniversary this year, we invite you to delve into their steadfast commitment to excellence and our relentless quest for perfection.
In a hobby where most people intend to preserve the look of their watch from the day they receive it, bronze is an interesting choice of material to use. It’s inevitable that it will darken and patina over time, which some watch wearers will love and some will hate. The look is polarizing, and if you would like to return it close to its original, beautiful, gold-like shimmer, you’ll need a counter-top chemistry lab utilizing lemon juice and baking soda.Â
My wife and I had been planning a trip to Germany for the better part of a year. I blame it on Atomic Blonde, the 2017 movie featuring Charlize Theron that takes place just before the Berlin Wall fell, or maybe it was Bridge of Spies? Either way, we were headed to Germany. Around the time we started planning, I started scheming. You see, there are watches in Germany. German-made watches…
With a focus on function, minimalist watches keep everything you need to tell the time and get rid of almost everything else. You won’t find complications besides a date. Even then those examples are few and far between. Sometimes, they will even lack a seconds hand…
We tested these budget-friendly military watches to find the best ones that actually hold up in real-world use.
With $500 to spend on a new watch, you have many options. But among those, which are the best watches under $500? Here are our top choices.
In the watch world, Japan can be looked at as a microcosm of the entire industry. They contain affordable watches, micro brand watches, small independents, luxury, and some of the largest watch groups in the world. For other regions around the globe, you’ll have to shop across several different brand names, in many different countries, and in a variety of price segments to build a watch collection that includes affordable, microbrands, and luxury pieces. Japan makes that much easier, because you don’t have to leave the country’s borders.
The $2000 price point gets you into entry level luxury territory. With a stack of cash this size you have access to complications like automatic chronographs, GMTs, varied material choices like titanium and enamel, and nearly any style of watch you could imagine. Check out our top picks for the best watches under $2000!
Tritium is hands-down the best option for those who need good lume on their watch. Here are the top tritium watches we’ve reviewed!
Reviewed and tested for real-world use, these field watches balance tool-watch toughness with everyday usability on trails or on the job.