Generally when we’re talking about a microbrand watch we’re talking about a timepiece crafted by a smaller, independent brand in much smaller quantities compared to more global companies. This often means that you can get a timepiece that features a unique design or one that offers high quality features for a reasonable price or (if you’re lucky) both.
You’ll find chronographs in countless watch boxes all over the world right next to their dive and dress watch brethren. With the modern dive watch being largely unchanged from its release in 1953, the same can’t be said about the chronograph. Quartz and mechanical chronograph technology has come a very far way over the past several decades.
Just because titanium timepieces are now more readily available doesn’t mean that all of them are good. Quite the contrary actually, more options generally creates more distractions from the watches that are truly significant. That’s why we’re compiling our favorite titanium watches in this list.
After nearly a decade of reviewing Seiko watches, we’re sharing the best ones you need to know about if you’re researching the brand.
Here are the best solar watches that we’ve ever reviewed, representing affordability, dependability, and accuracy.
Whether it’s to track a second time zone, a love of aviation history, or simply the aesthetics of a fourth hand, most collectors consider acquiring a GMT watch at least once. However, finding the best GMT watch for you can be difficult. The sheer number of choices can make the process complicated, but more so than that, they can get quite pricey (especially if you’re interested in a mechanical option).
After years of reviewing watches, these are the best ones we recommend under $1000 that perfectly balance design, comfort, and reliability.
There’s a fascination that watch collectors tend to have with the cost of a watch. There’s the obvious practical reality of how much you want or are willing to spend on a timepiece. But after being involved in watch collecting for so many years now I’ve noticed there’s another type of fascination in regards to price tags: How high can you go – what are the most expensive watches out there?
Discover the best German watch brands, hands-on tested for in-house quality, smart design, and standout value at every price point.
Looking for the best pilot watch? Check out our top 15 choices featuring vintage-inspired, modern, digital, and more!