
These New Watch Straps are a Cross Between a Perlon and a NATO
If NATO straps are too bulky and perlons are too flimsy, then the new Chevron from Crown & Buckle might be your perfect watch strap.

Oren Hartov is Gear Patrol's watch editor. He knows what time it is, and one or two other things.

If NATO straps are too bulky and perlons are too flimsy, then the new Chevron from Crown & Buckle might be your perfect watch strap.
By Oren Hartov

Seiko and Japanese streetwear brand BAPE joined forces on a camo-dialed diver — the catch is it’s only available in Japan and online.
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The latest collaboration from Todd Snyder and Timex is based on mid-century styling and features a day-date function for just $158.
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Like the idea of complicated watches but don’t want to drop a month’s salary on one? Here’s an option for you.
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Get that alligator strap look without actual alligator deaths.
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A Panerai Submersible, an oversized vintage Omega and a Grand Seiko are some of the watches we’re flipping our lids over right now.
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Grab a great pair of shades from one of the world’s most iconic sunglass manufacturers for just $100, a 66% savings off MSRP.
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If you’re looking for your first dress watch, the Orient Symphony Gen II should be among the contenders.
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Unimatic has released a new version of its stealthy U1 dive watch with matching blue dial, bezel and straps, exclusively for Mr.
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This year’s SIHH saw a focus on complicated watches, which do way more than just tell the time.
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The last few years saw Bell & Ross expand its watch offerings with round case shapes, but the Bi-Compass takes us back to the beginning.
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The Seiko 5 has been an inexpensive watch line for decades — now it’s being reimagined with an inner rotating bezel and dual crowns.
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If you want a travel watch but don’t want to drop crazy money on one, this option from Mercer looks great and won’t break the bank.
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We’ve seen ceramic watches before, but this new sand-colored special from IWC takes the cake for its killer, mil-spec looks.
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Several new additions to the IWC pilot’s watch offer something for everybody, including complicated movements, bronze cases and more.
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Slim proportions and a pink gold-toned dial make this iteration of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin an instant hit.
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This guilloché enamel-dialed beauty takes the charm and sophistication of a moon phase complication to the next level.
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As it breaks the Submersible line off away from the Luminor collection, Panerai introduces a 42mm diver with decidedly modern touches.
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Montblanc drew heavy inspiration from Minerva’s watchmaking heritage to craft several beautiful new models, including a perpetual calendar.
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Vacheron Constantin’s newest complicated creation features a user-controlled, dual-frequency movement for an extended power reserve.
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