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Founded in 2002 by Bill Yao, MKII (Mark 2) was originally born by making small watch parts and customizing pieces for customers. But MKII is now far from just a tinker shop. Located in Pennsylvania, Mr. Yao is now producing an average of one thousand watches a year. Their firm belief in quality over quantity […]
The first time I saw a GPS Watch I was in an odd sort of school learning how to take things like GPS Watches and make them do things like track vehicles and the sorts. That was a few years ago (20 in tech years) and things have come a long way since then. I’ve […]
Summer is in full swing and it’s time to hit the trails, both for hiking and running. For the past two years, I’ve been using the Garmin Forerunner 10 as my GPS watch. This year it’s time to upgrade. After doing some research and asking questions, I’ve settled on the Garmin Fenix 5. Yes, it’s a significantly […]
This is my Sinn 104 I St Sa. This wristwatch commemorates a personal achievement of mine, transitioning from my military career to earn my undergraduate degree and getting accepted into graduate school. Although it memorializes a single moment for now, the wear and scratches inherited across a lifetime will embody more stories to tell: this […]
The Hamilton Watch Company was once one of America’s greatest watch manufacturers. To give a quick overview of their storied history, the company was founded in 1892 and based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For almost a century, Hamilton was widely regarded as one of America’s most prestigious watch brands and all of their manufacturing took place stateside. […]
As an infantryman, a wristwatch was a part of our daily uniform. Due to the nature of the job, the watch had to be tough, reliable, and precise. If you were fancy, you might have worn a Suunto, but many of us common folk went with a Casio or G-Shock. These watches not only fit the bill […]
I always like a good watch that can be worn out on the town, during a workout, or out in the field without having to worry about it breaking. I’ve been a long time Casio G-Shock fan because of just that. Wanting to upgrade from the G-Shock I searched for a watch that could fulfill […]
I must admit that I have become increasingly difficult to impress when it comes to watches in the sub-$1000 range. There are plenty of beautiful and reliable options, but few really stand out from the crowd. The GX1 Swiss Made Chronograph from LIV Watches not only stood out, but it surprised me. As a watch […]
Many watch enthusiasts regularly look for used vintage dive watches — arguably one of the most sought-after styles on the market. Unfortunately, the cost of those watches is often well over $1000 for a quality functional timepiece that has the worn characteristics that are desired. Walter Mitt not only offers a watch that checks all […]
I wore a Casio or G-Shock watch exclusively while I was in the military. I wasn’t alone in that regard, just about everyone with a watch was rocking a Casio. Aside from the bells and whistles they offered, the appeal of these watches was their accuracy, toughness, and affordability. Not to mention they were the […]
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