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Mechanical Watches

Revisiting the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime

Revisiting the Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime: Watch how a $2.5 million watch gets made

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 […]

My Sinn 104 St Sa Watch: A Classic Pilot Watch

My Sinn 104 St Sa Watch: A Classic Pilot Watch

“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 […]

Sinn 104 Review: The classic pilot watch

Sinn 104 Review: The classic pilot watch

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 […]

A look at America’s once great watch company: What Makes a Fine Watch Fine (1947)

A look at America’s once great watch company: What Makes a Fine Watch Fine (1947)

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. […]

Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V: The perfect watch for duty or adventure

Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V: The perfect watch for duty or adventure

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 […]

Seiko SNK809: Widely considered the best entry-level automatic watch

Seiko SNK809: Widely considered the best entry-level automatic watch

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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