We examine some of world’s most famous military watches and delve into their origins, from the Fifty Fathoms to the Milsub and more. Ahh, the rarefied …
A former Marine speaks about the Marathon TSAR he was issued while in the service and how he used it downrange. Although an entire genre of horology …
For most tool watches, the requirements are pretty clear-cut. A dive watch needs to survive meters of water pressure. A racer’s chronograph needs to …
Two field watches accompanied us into the actual field for some serious testing. I’ll be frank: much of the watch-reviewing I get to do happens while …
We explore what makes a watch “tactical” and pick out some of our favorites for actual use in the field. What makes a watch “tactical?” Does it have …
From the A-11 to the Panerai Radiomir to the little-known A.T.P, we explore the Second World War's horological gems. Though the move from pocket watch …
They’re cheap, they’re plentiful, they were issued to genuine badasses — what’s not to like here? Coming from a family in which someone from each …
When the IDF’s Shayetet 13 needed a badass dive watch for special ops, it was the Eterna Super Kon-Tiki that delivered. Welcome to Watches You Should …
From military roots to modern style. Whether or not you know exactly what a NATO strap is, you’ve definitely seen one. A trend item that has …
If the Rolex Submariner is the most famous dive watch, then the Rolex Military Submariner, or MilSub, is the most famous military-issued dive …
Known as the Seikosha Kamikaze, this obscure pilot’s watch has an incredible story to tell that is a little-known facet of Seiko history. Welcome to …
First released in the 1940s, the Longines “sei tacche” and “tre tacche” models epitomized functional design. If you were a looking for a robust, …
The EZM 1 is emblematic of the function-first approach that’s won German brand Sinn its dedicated fans. Welcome to Watches You Should Know, a biweekly …
The Glycine Airman was an innovative watch when it launched in response to a simple conversation with a commercial pilot. Welcome to Watches You …
The Benrus Type 1 was only ever available to military divers, commandos and spooks. Not anymore. Hear ye, hear ye — come one and all, military watch …