If you believe solar watches occupy a less stylish and more purpose-driven horological segment, then it’s likely you haven’t taken a look at the growing selection of great solar-powered watches out there these days. Some…

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My first dive watch happened to be a pretty fancy one. My father wanted to buy me a nice timepiece for my college graduation way back in 1993. I’m pretty sure my GPA or my…

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When it comes to watches that combine quality, design, durability and affordability, there’s no better value proposition than VAER’s C5 Tactical Field Watch. This rugged-yet-refined collection offers a guaranteed waterproof warranty, scratchproof sapphire crystal, USA-assembly,…

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Making one wristwatch stretch across just about every occasion or activity in your life is a seriously tall order. It’s like wearing the same pair of shoes for everything. Of course, there are those one-watch-only…

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Vibrant colors on watch dials are all the rage this year, and California-based Vaer Watches is joining the bright-hued watch ranks with its A3 Atlas Orange. The modestly sized 36mm case gets its boldness from…

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Anyone who says you need to spend thousands of dollars on a premium brand name wristwatch to get quality and style clearly hasn’t gotten his hands on a great microbrand timepiece. The world of excellent…

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The D4 brings together all the right qualities of an affordable dive watch in a way no one else has done. First of all, its movement is powered by the sun. A mere six hours…

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