I've been a Shinola owner since 2017, when my wife and I scooped up Brakeman watches in the basement of Detroit's Cobo Hall during a pop-up sale. Around Michigan they're still sort of prized watches, though they've gone from expensi…
Continue readingA Two-Watch Summer
It's been a minute since my Orange Monster in New York missive, and despite my goal to keep the WUS News feed lively, I've been distracted by things like this. This is what I've been up to. — GM
Despite my healthy…
A Two-Watch Summer
Continue reading(Orange) Monster In New York
Note: You may have noted the WUS News feed is occasionally back in business. We’re just trying to bring you some news and experiential content while respecting the forum’s ethos as a community. I’m editorial director VerticalScope, the owner of this pl…
Continue readingThe Monarte Squid Is Ready To Ship
A new batch of the Squid from Monarte Watches is available, direct from the manufacturer! Monarte is offering their former pre-order timepiece at a special price for Watchuseek readers only.
Monarte entered the watch scene in 2019 and launched the Squ…
Continue readingDoxa Sub 200: Steel or Sapphire?
Doxa caught our eye this week with its move to expand the Sub 200 line with a stainless steel bezel. The traditional sapphire bezel continues, and Doxa is pitching the steel versions as brighter take for summer.
We're here for it.
All eight colo…
Continue readingHow do we feel about Porsche Design’s 1970s throwback?
Porsche is rolling back the clock to the 1970s with the 911 Spirit 70, a special edition of the 911 GTS Cabriolet wrapped in yellow-greenish paint, throwback striping and special badges. Complementing the 911, Porsche Design also created a chronograph …
Continue readingBaltic Scalegraph Tour Auto 2025 — What do you think?
The Baltic Scalegraph Tour Auto 2025 marks Baltic’s third year partnering with the French auto rally, which is the alter ego to the Mille Miglia. We’re totally taken with the satin light blue dial, aluminum bezel and stainless steel case. It’s a tasteful chrono, but still a touch blingy, especially if you opt for the beads of rice bracelet. It’s not cheap — coming in at 1,750 euros — or about $1,990.
Continue readingLug to lug, it measures 47 mm and draws power from the Manual Sellita SW510-M movement…
Masters Watches
Justin Rose was wearing something sleek looking in the clubhouse yesterday on ESPN (couldn’t quite make it out). Stainless steel or maybe white gold bracelet. Hope he keeps it up.
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Green Jackets And Great Watches: Celebrating Masters Week
Masters Week is here, and to celebrate it, we’re digging into the archives for some of our best golf-themed stories.
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Porsche Celebrates 60 Years of the 911 with a Special Chronograph
The Porsche 911, a symbol of design and engineering excellence for 60 years, continues to evolve. Its history, from inception to the present 992, illustrates the ongoing commitment to innovation in performance and comfort both on the racetrack and for …
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