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No matter how many fads come and go or how much technology continues to evolve, mechanical watches will always be some of the most coveted possessions for men. Watchmaking is a very delicate art. Those of us who have an affinity for wristwatches know the intricate craftsmanship that goes on behind the scenes. However, knowing […]
As the capabilities of our armed forces expand at an individual level to include responsibilities and abilities never before imagined, so too the requisite number of tools has expanded greatly. Much like smartphones cramming as many features as possible into a pocket-sized computer, the Garmin Tactix Charlie is a superwatch that combines the traits and […]
A most iconic watch that kills it at both black tie events or volcano treks and performs anywhere from the deep ocean to an active war zone. “The Rolex Submariner’s robust and functional design swiftly became iconic. With their subtly redesigned Oyster case, distinctive dial with large luminescent hour markers, graduated rotatable Cerachrom bezel and solid link Oyster bracelet, […]
Over the years I’ve amassed a nice collection of watches, but what I seem to collect more of are straps to complement the watch itself. Changing out the strap often gives you the feeling of owning an entirely new watch. Between Alligator, Stingray, Buffalo and the always faithful NATO band, your options are pretty endless. […]
“For many men, watches seem to have a deeper meaning than just keeping time. Watches mark special occasions, they tell the world a bit about who you are, and they can, if you’re lucky, connect you to the people in your life who matter most… At the end of the day, a watch is just […]
The plan was to attack a large, heavy transport ship, ‘The Donau’. Max Manus met with his dock contacts and synchronized watches. The attack had to go off exactly on time in order to cause the maximum amount of damage to the German war machine while offering the shore-based saboteurs the best chance of escape. […]
Through water, mud, smoke, CS gas, countless operations and off-duty adventures, the Casio Pro Trek PRG270-7 has handled them all. When choosing the watch I would take to what is known as the most grueling SWAT school in the south, I needed to look no further than my Casio Pro Trek. After SWAT’s version of “Hell […]
Many of the guys on staff here at the Loadout Room have been to some places and done some things, and in the process have been able to figure out what works and what doesn’t. In other words, we have an eye for quality dependable gear. We recently created a Men’s Lifestyle category to highlight […]
A quality watch has many characteristics that make it unique. With the U-2/51-JET, Bremonthasdone something particularly unique in my eyes by seamlessly melding several styles into one timepiece. The Bremont U-2/51-JET is a pilot watch that can trace its lineage to the original U-2 model that was developed for the 9th Reconnaissance Wing (USAF) and tested at altitudes up to 100,000 feet and […]
Lume shot of a Rolex Submariner and a Seiko Sea Urchin. I spent some time customizing that Seiko auto into a classy(ish) / survival(ish) timepiece and it came out nice but after I put it on for the first time, I thought, “wait, I got a Rolex that this watch was copied off of, f*ck […]
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