
The First Solar-Powered Watch Was Far Ahead of Its Time
The Synchronar 2100, developed by an ambitious engineer way back in 1972, anticipated one of the best features of modern watches.
Zen Love is Gear Patrol's Associate Editor. He has been deeply obsessed with watches for over a decade and has written about them professionally for nearly as long. Since 2019, he's been covering anything that ticks and fits on the wrist for Gear Patrol with a bent toward making watches' history, mechanics, and collector culture approachable and democratic. He is always punctual.
The Synchronar 2100, developed by an ambitious engineer way back in 1972, anticipated one of the best features of modern watches.
By Zen Love
Lemania famously made movements for several prestigious watch brands, but here are three beautiful chronographs from Lemania itself.
By Zen Love
For the 50th anniversary of the 1969 moon landings, Omega has released a commemorative Speedmaster with many details fans will appreciate.
By Zen Love
Think the pocket watch is dead? Think again.
By Zen Love
Titanium and bronze PVD coatings over steel make for interesting watch cases on this rugged model with retro-inspired dials.
By Zen Love
Breitling’s new Superocean Heritage II Chronograph is made in collaboration with the Ocean Conservancy and comes with a recycled nylon strap.
By Zen Love
This Bulova Accu-Swiss automatic watch looks great and is available now for an incredible value right now for just $375.
By Zen Love
Three complicated calendar watches from Omega, Vulcain, and Universal Genève.
By Zen Love
The newest Casio G-Shock Gravitymaster is tough as nails, with a fully carbon case, sapphire crystal, and Tough Solar charging.
By Zen Love
For 2019, German brand Tutima, known for its aviation history, announces its latest pilot’s watch at an entry-level price.
By Zen Love
Watchmaking and railroads developed side by side to bring timekeeping into the modern era, and led to some beautiful and interesting watches.
By Zen Love
The new Pioneer One recalls Hanhart’s history of military chronographs, but is simpler, more affordable and now comes in a handsome blue.
By Zen Love
When A. Lange & Söhne unveiled the Lange 1 in 1994, it turned the watch world on its head and pointed a spotlight on German horology.
By Zen Love
Nixon’s latest surfing-inspired watch is affordable and fun, perfect for casual wear and beachy frollicking — or even catching waves.
By Zen Love
One of the most popular vintage-styled dive watches is now available as a handsome, serially produced chronograph in and bronze.
By Zen Love
Japanese Orient releases an all-new line among their popular automatic dive watches, and it is handsome, solid, and packed with value as ever.
By Zen Love
We found 3 beautiful examples of sporty chronographs from the oft-forgotten brand Wakmann, known for a close relationship with Breitling.
By Zen Love
In-house movements and complications like the moon phase tend to be expensive from Swiss brands, but Frederique Constant breaks the mold.
By Zen Love
Bulgari’s flaghsip model is incredibly thin and modern, and new versions in black ceramic only add to its appeal.
By Zen Love
Victorinox’s ultra tough new INOX watch is built with a lightweight carbon case and color highlights for maximum visibility.
By Zen Love