I’ve been searching for an affordable, well-made field watch for longer than I’d like to admit. After six months of wearing it almost daily, I’m impressed by how versatile, comfortable, and well-balanced it is.

The past six months have brought some exciting new watch releases, from Nomos and Serica to Tudor, Baltic, and Audemars Piguet. In this article, I share my thoughts on the new pieces that stood out to me, from timeless classics to unexpected designs worth checking out.

In my opinion a summer watch is what you wear on vacation, with swim shorts and an open shirt or polo.

Serica is a French watch brand that makes mechanical watches with vintage style and modern aesthetic. From field and diver watches to the elegant Parade, these are made to wear and enjoy every day.

Last week’s Watches and Wonders event in Geneva introduced a lot of new watch releases. I wanted to share my thoughts on the ones that stood out to me, and on new releases in general.

When it comes to mechanical watches, there is a very wide price range to consider, from as low as 200€ to five or six-digit prices. This is part three of the series.

When it comes to mechanical watches, there is a very wide price range to consider, from as low as 200€ to five or six-digit prices. This is part two of the series.

Military use in the late 19th century brought wristwatches to men, as soldiers found pocket watches impractical during battles. By the early 20th century, wristwatches were being specifically designed for practicality.