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The Ferro Distinct Single Hand Watch, Perfect for a Road Trip
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The Ferro Distinct Single Hand Watch, Perfect for a Road Trip

Matt Himmelstein By Matt Himmelstein

So why do we wear watches? The obvious answer is that we want to know what time it is, but that begs the follow up question, why do you want to know what time it is. Maybe you have a date, a meeting, your parking meter is going to expire in an hour… But what if you just want to know the approximate time? Say, plus of minus 10 minutes. Like, when you are driving. It does not matter what time it is, you will get there when you get there. The Ferro Distinct Single Hand Watch, with it’s motoring look, is the perfect watch for those times in your lives.

Steinhart Ocean Titanium 500; Champagne Tastes, Beer Budget
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Steinhart Ocean Titanium 500; Champagne Tastes, Beer Budget

Matt Himmelstein By Matt Himmelstein

I have never owned a Steinhart, nor have I had the chance to check one out in person, but the general reputation of the brand is that they produce well made timepieces that are affordable. Based on what I am seeing with the Steinhart Ocean Titanium 500, you can add a host of premium features to the mix of quality and affordability. Clocking in at just over $550 (based on exchange rates and no VAT), this is a classic diver that will not break the bank.

Helgray Hornet; A Different Way to do Dual Time
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Helgray Hornet; A Different Way to do Dual Time

Matt Himmelstein By Matt Himmelstein

Dual time complications are handy in the modern world, where we may be traveling, have loved ones in a different time zone, or need to work with colleagues across the country or even further afield. One way to track two time zones is with a GMT hand, but most of those are 24 hour hands, which requires a bit of mental arithmetic. Another way to do it is with dual dials, but those are tough to get aesthetically right. The Helgray Hornet takes a third way, with an internally rotating bezel that provides a second chapter ring.

Win a Hexa Osprey if You Like Puzzles, Or Just Buy One
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Win a Hexa Osprey if You Like Puzzles, Or Just Buy One

Matt Himmelstein By Matt Himmelstein

You have probably noticed that Patrick and I both like dive watches. Myself, I am a diver (though I am lucky to dive once a year); Patrick, I think he just likes the look. But we both like Hexa Watches, which are hand assembled right here in the U S of A. And right now, Hexa is running a contest where you could win a new Hexa Osprey, or you can just buy one with a $250 limited time discount.

Watching the Web for September 12, 2015
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Watching the Web for September 12, 2015

Matt Himmelstein By Matt Himmelstein

Another week is in the books, so it is time for another edition of our Saturday feature, Watching the Web, where we take a spin around to other web sites and find recent articles that have piqued our interest. We also use this as a chance to highlight the articles from our site that managed to grab the most views over the last week or so. First, from the rest of the watch watching world, I wanted to point you to a side by side comparison of two budget dive watches, a look at the HYT H2 Aviator, and a special Star Wars themed watch. From our own site, the reviews of the ManchesterWatchWorks Westminster and Vergennes watches, the Tactico Geomaster GMT, and the Tag Heuer AquaRacer Ceramic were all popular this week.

Tactico Geomaster GMT, Spanish Infuences
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Tactico Geomaster GMT, Spanish Infuences

Matt Himmelstein By Matt Himmelstein

It is not an every day occurrence, but more and more I am seeing established (albeit small) brands use crowd funding for the launch of a new product. Tactico is the latest to jump on this trend. Patrick looked at the second offering from this boutique Spanish watch maker back in 2012, and now there is a campaign on Kickstarter to get a variation on their third watch out to a larger audience. The Tactico Geomaster GMT watch is an automatic pilots watch with an ETA movement being produced in limited numbers.

Barrington Single Watch Winder, Because You Can’t Wear All Your Watches at Once
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Barrington Single Watch Winder, Because You Can’t Wear All Your Watches at Once

Matt Himmelstein By Matt Himmelstein

I went pretty quickly from a guy who owned a mechanical watch to a guy who owned too many mechanical watches. Not too many in an absolute sense (that would be crazy), but too many in the sense that I can’t keep them all wound by rotating through my collection. If this sounds similar, you need a watch winder. The good people at Barrington were nice enough to ship one over for me to check out, and I think that the Barrington Single Watch Winder is a real solid option for a single winder.

The September 2015 Giveaway: Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon Miyamoto
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The September 2015 Giveaway: Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon Miyamoto

Matt Himmelstein By Matt Himmelstein

It is the start of a new month, which means it is time for the September 2015 giveaway, a Mr Jones Watches Sun and Moon Miyamoto. I did a quick review of the limited edition, and then the brand sent me the version that is in the permanent collection for a hands on review. If you are a fan of the various Mario Brothers video games, or just like whimsical watches, this would be a watch for you.

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