
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