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Oris Big Crown Propilot Altimeter

Timepiece makers Oris have launched the world’s first automatic mechanical watch with an altimeter. The stunning Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter watch was designed with performance pilots and adventurers in mind, the 47mm stainless steel crown houses an utilitarian dial that features a yellow indicator on an outer scale indicating the altitude, while a "recessed” scale is used to indicate the barometric pressure via the red indicator. Available with an altitude scale in meters or in feet, and with a choice of leather, textile, or metal strap.



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HTP-M | BY HUMAN TIME PROJECT - Image

HTP-M | BY HUMAN TIME PROJECT

Last year we did a feature on a great new watch company called Human Time Project. The company was created to give wrist watches to health care workers in third world countries. For every watch sold, another will be given to a health care worker that needs one. They have a donation mission to rural clinics in central America planned for July of this year. The cool military look HTP-1 was their first model, their latest watch is the HTP-M, a smaller, unisex model tha...
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G-Shock Hidden Glow Collection

G-SHOCK has long been synonymous with toughness, style, and innovation in the world of watches. With the Hidden Glow Collection, G-SHOCK takes its iconic timepieces to the next level by adding a luminous twist that is sure to capture attention both day and night. Priced at just $110, the Hidden Glow Collection offers affordability without compromising on quality or design. Featuring three distinct model familiesa€”the 6900 series, the GA700 series, ...
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Wolbrook Skindiver WT Watch

Wolbrook, founded in 1949, is renowned for its Skindiver "Worldtimer" watch from the 1960s. Praised for water resistance and legibility, it was a favorite among collectors and even advertised in Life, Time, and Esquire. This tool-watch featured luminous markers, distinctive hands, and indicators for time zones and elapsed time, making it ideal for NASA engineers and test pilots......
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