Timekeeping Department

Your guide to Timepieces and all things watch related.

Five Gulf Racing Inspired Watches for Under $500

Back in 2018, I shared a popular post with a collection of Gulf Racing-inspired watches, many of them costing several thousands of dollars, and the few affordable options, like the beautiful Seiko

The Watches of James Bond

In the James Bond films, watches have played a key role in many of 007's adventures, from detecting radiation in Thunderball to housing a laser in GoldenEye, but the majority of James' watches just

Bulova’s Forgotten Motorsports Heritage

When most people think of motorsports watches, major brands like Rolex, Tag Heuer, and Yema spring to mind, but Bulova, a watch brand with a 146-year history, isn't one that most automotive enthusiasts

How Henry Ford’s Obsession With Precision Inspired The BALL Roadmaster Perseverer

There are watches built to impress and watches built to endure. The BALL Roadmaster Perseverer belongs firmly in the second category, a timepiece that feels less like an accessory and more like

by Michael Satterfield

1 month ago

Porsche Design Chronograph 1 Returns In A 90th Anniversary Edition Honoring F. A. Porsche

Porsche Designs unveils a collection inspired by F.A. Porsche, including a special edition of the Chronograph 1 as well as some unexpected accessories. There are designers who decorate, and then there are

by TGR Staff

1 month ago

Hands-On Review Armitron X Peanuts The Lineup 36mm Watch

When opening the box of this Armitron X Peanuts watch, the first thing that catches the eye is the marriage of the Peanuts characters set on a gold-tone case with a black

by Michael Satterfield

2 months ago

Hemel The Snelway Review: A Microbrand Racing Watch Built For Everyday Grid Life

If you spend your weekends watching in-car footage from Group C races and your weekdays on Zoom calls, the Hemel The Snelway is aimed squarely at you. Hemel describes it as a

by Michael Satterfield

2 months ago

Hands-On With The Hemel Sky Racer: Vintage Style, Modern Power

The Hemel Sky Racer looks like it rolled out of a pit lane photo from the late 1960s, then stole a few upgrades from a modern tool watch before anyone noticed. It

by Michael Satterfield

2 months ago

Call Sign Wright Brothers Watch Collection Review | Heritage Aviation Timepieces

Aviation watches usually borrow a look. Call Sign borrows a legacy. The brand formerly known as Bravo Golf has partnered with The Wright Brothers USA and the Wright family to create a

by Michael Satterfield

3 months ago

William Wood Watches Vintage Triumph: A Golden Chronograph Honoring Firefighting Heritage

There are few occasions that call for both precision and purpose, but the William Wood Vintage Triumph manages to deliver both. Making its debut at Windup New York, the British brand’s latest

by TGR Staff

3 months ago

Inside The Bulova Shelby Racer Chronograph: American Icons On Your Wrist

The Bulova Shelby Racer Chronograph brings automotive legacy to your wrist with 1/1000-second timing, bold racing stripes, and a case design inspired by Shelby’s iconic GT500. Read our full review of this

by Michael Satterfield

5 months ago

WITHit Apple Watch Band Review: Affordable Alternatives To Apple Strap

The Apple Watch is only as good as the band you pair it with, and WITHit has created two strong contenders that prove you don’t need to spend a premium to get

by TGR Staff

5 months ago

Bugatti × Jacob & Co. The Tourbillon That Redefines Time And Speed

When Ettore Bugatti set out to build cars in the early 20th century, he wasn’t simply chasing speed; he was crafting art on wheels. That same pursuit of beauty and engineering perfection

by TGR Staff

5 months ago

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