
8 Affordable Royal Oak Alternatives That Aren’t Swatches (and Can Actually Be Worn on the Wrist)
This octet of affordable watches will cure your Royal Pop envy.

This octet of affordable watches will cure your Royal Pop envy.
By Johnny Brayson and Zen Love

From afar, the watch industry may seem unhurried. But every passing day brings about new timepieces from brands big, small, new and old. Below, find 18 new releases from the likes of affordable brands like Seiko and Timex, luxury legends such as TAG Heuer and Moser, plus the shocking collab between Audemars Piguet and Swatch. Together, […]

The broader Gear Patrol staff weighs in on the release of Swatch and Audemars Piguet Royal Pop.
By Jack Seemer


The Khaki Navy Scuba gets a new stamped and lacquered wavy dial texture, available with a classic steel bracelet or teal dive strap.


Seiko's Presage Classic collection gets two new additions, including an Arita porcelain dial and a 36mm daily-driver.

The elevated 165 Heritage Diver and affordable "Samurai" diver both get silver sunburst dials, accented with "Seiko Blue" bezels and hands.


Not only is this timepiece incredibly robust, but it's also exceptionally convenient to use and loaded with functionality.
By Sean Tirman

Just like time itself, this dial never stands still.

While it admittedly tests the limits of the horological term, its purpose-built functionality is one of a kind.

Less than a dozen people in the world will be lucky enough to nab this Cobarion-bezeled 6900 based off the '90s icon.
By Ethan Brehm

The compelling blacked-out timepiece offers numerous subtle patriotic details honoring the United States and this huge milestone.
By Sean Tirman


This changes everything.

One of G-Shock's most wearable metal watches just turned up at Costco at a price that's hard to argue with.
By Gear Patrol

Wristwatches are so 2025.

The partnership no one predicted somehow feels natural for Tudor, even if it sparks connections with another brand in some watch circles.
By Ben Bowers

Formula 1 meets the Indy 500.