Recently Released: Shinola Jim Thorpe Great American Series Runwell Automatic
The last time we were talking about the Shinola Great American series, it was for a watch honoring Smokey Robinson….
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Breitling takes to the skies with a limited edition American Airlines Navitimer
Breitling has long done everything it can to remind anyone who’ll listen that they’re the watch of aviators. Whether it’s…
Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto for $995 – A Wrist Watch Review
The Hamilton American Classic Intra-Matic Auto is a strong watch that can cover a variety of scenarios. It’s solidly entry-level for Swiss, at $995.
Weiss Watch Company Standard Issue, Just Your Standard American Issue
American watches have been popping up more and more on the site, some by design and some by accident. The Weiss Watch Standard Issue is one of those accidental finds, something I came across while checking out site dedicated to cool toys for guys. The fact that is it is assembles in Los Angeles, a few miles from where I write this and the city where I grew up, is a bonus in my eyes. I am a fan of clean, readable designs with interesting touches, so this watch really ticks off the right boxes for me.
The American-made Smith & Bradley Sans-13 Giveaway (July)
Since it’s July, and the 4th is just around the corner, we thought it would be great if we could get an American watch in the mix. Thing of it is, there aren’t a lot of American watch manufacturers these days, especially ones who could turn something around for us at short notice. Then, we remembered our pals over at Smith & Bradley.
An American Watch, from Switzerland
I really don’t like it when I make my mind up about something, only to slowly have to evolve my opinion based on addition information. I do it, but only begrudgingly. Such is the case with the latest watch project to come up on Kickstarter, the 1776 from Washington Mount Vernon. I was set to be really blase about the project, only to come around and like it.
Historical Horology: Why Would You Want A Vintage American Watch?
At some point in your watch collecting life, you’ll very likely feel the siren call of a vintage watch. Perhaps it’s something you’re looking for to have a “birth year” watch, or you want something that happens to have been made locally to where you live. Aside from these (and many other) good reasons, there’s still a larger question – why even bother with these earlier watches? Why not just go for something that’s modern and presumably more reliable and accurate?
How 'bout American-Made?
Our friends over at The CGA Company have an interesting project they”re trying to get off the ground. Basically, they getting…
So, This Is An American Brand?
Apparently, it is! The brand in question is Tsovet – and they’re based out of California (established in 2008). I’ll…
Another New American Watch Maker – KM Independent Watchmaking
While tirelessly scouring the web for new and interesting watches to bring to your attention, dear reader, I came across…