One thing I’ve always appreciated about “exploring/adventure” style watches is the idea that they’re actually meant to go places; not just desks, coffee shops, or the occasional hiking trail.

This is my Ball Outlier getting properly dirty while exploring a WWII tunnel system here in Okinawa. I have gone through several watches over the past few years, and this is the one I always come back to. I saw it online one day, walked into a local Ball dealer and purchased it the next…

Exploring/Adventure Watches Earning Their Scratches