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The Watch That Saved Sailors: Harrison’s Game-Changing H4

The Watch That Saved Sailors: Harrison’s Game-C...

In 1759, John Harrison completed the H4 marine chronometer, a revolutionary timepiece that solved the centuries-old “longitude problem” at sea. Before this, sailors could determine latitude fairly easily but had...

The Watch That Saved Sailors: Harrison’s Game-C...

In 1759, John Harrison completed the H4 marine chronometer, a revolutionary timepiece that solved the centuries-old “longitude problem” at sea. Before this, sailors could determine latitude fairly easily but had...

The Rolex That Survived the Deepest Place on Earth

The Rolex That Survived the Deepest Place on Earth

In 1960, Rolex made history with the Rolex Deep Sea Special, a prototype dive watch that accompanied the bathyscaphe Trieste to the deepest known point on Earth, the Mariana Trench.

The Rolex That Survived the Deepest Place on Earth

In 1960, Rolex made history with the Rolex Deep Sea Special, a prototype dive watch that accompanied the bathyscaphe Trieste to the deepest known point on Earth, the Mariana Trench.

Blancpain Makes Fifty Fathoms Tech a Bold Permanent Collection Star

Blancpain Makes Fifty Fathoms Tech a Bold Perma...

Blancpain just dropped something big, literally and figuratively. The new Fifty Fathoms Tech is now a permanent part of their lineup, not just a limited edition like the earlier Gombessa...

Blancpain Makes Fifty Fathoms Tech a Bold Perma...

Blancpain just dropped something big, literally and figuratively. The new Fifty Fathoms Tech is now a permanent part of their lineup, not just a limited edition like the earlier Gombessa...

BluShark Straps Nautilus One Pass-Through Strap

BluShark Straps Nautilus One Pass-Through Strap

The Blushark Nautilus One Single Pass Straps are solid, no-nonsense straps that get the job done. The nylon is durable but soft enough to wear comfortably for long stretches. The...

BluShark Straps Nautilus One Pass-Through Strap

The Blushark Nautilus One Single Pass Straps are solid, no-nonsense straps that get the job done. The nylon is durable but soft enough to wear comfortably for long stretches. The...

Urban Jürgensen Returns With Mastery and Purpose

Urban Jürgensen Returns With Mastery and Purpose

Urban Jürgensen, a watchmaker with roots going back to 1773, has officially returned to the scene. Known for its classic designs and old-school craftsmanship, the brand has always appealed to...

Urban Jürgensen Returns With Mastery and Purpose

Urban Jürgensen, a watchmaker with roots going back to 1773, has officially returned to the scene. Known for its classic designs and old-school craftsmanship, the brand has always appealed to...

The “Paul Newman” Dial: From Flop to Fame

The “Paul Newman” Dial: From Flop to Fame

In the 1960s, Rolex released a variation of its Cosmograph Daytona with an exotic dial. It featured art deco-style numerals, a contrasting color scheme, and small square markers inside the...

The “Paul Newman” Dial: From Flop to Fame

In the 1960s, Rolex released a variation of its Cosmograph Daytona with an exotic dial. It featured art deco-style numerals, a contrasting color scheme, and small square markers inside the...