Cobra de Calibre Crossfire, Back This Watch

By Matt Himmelstein November 5, 2015

Is it my fault? Am I not being clear enough when I review the Cobra de Calibre watches and say, “hey you should check this guy’s work out.” There have been a few great success stories with crowd funding where one project turned into two or three and then into a full blown brand (looking at you Lew & Huey). I can’t understand how John Lee has not yet developed a cult following that funds all his projects. Well, it isn’t too late to jump on board with his latest, the Cobra de Calibre Crossfire seeking funding on Kickstarter.

Some Everyday Carry Options

By Patrick Kansa November 4, 2015

It is time once again for us to take a look at what our pals over at Everyday Carry are putting together. While we have tended to focus in more on pocket dumps than anything else, we have delved into some of their more gear-specific articles. That’s what we have today, actually, in the form of a two-fer.

Let’s Talk About Movember

By Patrick Kansa November 4, 2015

It’s November which means a lot of things. This year, at least for me, it also means a focus on men’s health. Let’s face it, guys – we tend to not take a close look at our health until something goes wrong. We’re especially sensitive (and put our heads in the sand) when it comes to the specific types of cancer that target dudes. To that end, the Movember Foundation is looking to make a difference.

Introducing the Benson Watch Winders Black Series

By Patrick Kansa November 4, 2015

Even though I personally have not handled a lot of watch winders, I find them fascinating. Basically, they are a purpose-built machine that serves only to keep another very purpose-built machine (your watch) in running and ready-to-wear condition. As with all things watch-related, there are a range of prices you can find for these, with very inexpensive ones that are probably noisier than they are worth, all the way up to some massive ones that are basically a piece of furniture or a safe. Then, we have a sort of comfortable middle ground, where pricing is in the range of a good mechanical watch, with materials and motors that are worth the price. That is where, it seems, we will see the new Benson Watch Winders Black Series residing.

3 Technologies to Know (and see) in the Sinn UX EZM 2 B Hydro

By John Biggs November 3, 2015

I left the family at home and waded into deep, German-watch waters recently. I almost drowned. I attended the WatchBuys.com road show in Atlanta and learned three uses of technology that are worth remembering the next time you buy a dive watch, all demonstrated by the Sinn UX EZM 2 B Hydro.

The November 2015 Giveaway: Projects Watches Newark Museum Watch

By Patrick Kansa November 2, 2015

Our giveaway this month is offering you a chance to win a Projects Watches Newark Museum Watch.

Historical Horology – ETA and Their Movements

By Patrick Kansa November 1, 2015

This week’s edition of Historical Horology is going to continue the trend we have had with the Historical Horology series as of late, where we get into some history, but also share some information that is useful to the collector of modern (or semi-modern) watches. When it comes to Swiss movements, ETA is probably the most well-known and widely-distributed name. Given that, it makes sense to dive into the history of the brand a little bit, as well as get an overview of some of their movements.

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