
Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic
Officine Panerai has really outdone themselves this time. For all those out there still doubting the viability of Panerai and their presence as anything but a fashion brand, your time has come.

Officine Panerai has really outdone themselves this time. For all those out there still doubting the viability of Panerai and their presence as anything but a fashion brand, your time has come.
By Brian Huang

Big Watches From a Small Company Fellow dive watch enthusiasts, we live in fortunate times. The big Swiss and Japanese watch houses are cranking out new models annually in a veritable arms race to see who can go deeper.
By Jason Heaton


Dive Watch Fanatics, Your Grail Has Arrived Gear Patrol Contributor Jason Heaton showing his approval for the Doxa SUB 800Ti. In the late 1960s, Doxa, a venerable Swiss watchmaker, developed one of the most enduring and unique designs in a purpose-built dive watch.
By Jason Heaton


182 Timepieces For 6,000 Miles The 2009 Dakar Rally takes place in South America, January 3rd. A 6,000 mile grueling route (see the route) who’s winner won’t be determined until the finish.
By Eric Yang

Submarine Grade Steel On Your Wrist Swiss and Japanese brands tend to dominate the conversation when it comes to watches. However there are other brands out there that deserve praise.
By Brian Huang

As many of you have come to realize, the guys here at Gear Patrol are big fans of Panerai watches. New models get released all the time, but few make as bold a statement as this watch here, the Panerai Luminor 1950 Ceramic 8 days Chrono Monopulsante.
By Brian Huang

My love for Panerai timepieces knows no bounds. So I knew I’d be smitten with Magrette’s very (very) Panerai-esque timepiece, the new Regattare Valencia.
By Brian Huang

Digital watches aren’t what you remember from the 80’s. Not so long as there are watches like the Michael Young PXR-6 digital watch, a classic piece with a hint of post-modern design and ruggedness.
By Eric Yang

The Bell & Ross Instrument Grand Minuteur is a massive watch measuring in at 44mm x 50mm and is packed with enough functionality to match it’s presence. It’s primary function is the measurement of time and features two tools to do so.
By Eric Yang

No, that’s not a misprint. That’s the model of the Audemars Piguet timepiece pictured to the right, code: 26050PT.OO.D002CR.01 for you horophiles.
By Eric Yang

Once in a while something comes along in your life that you know beyond a doubt belong in your life. Some of those things include a spouse, a house, a car, a bar, and a watch.
By Eric Yang

This limited edition watch is both audacious and angular. Created as a dedication to Dizzy Gillespie, the co-founder of bebop and modern jazz, it’s a watch that’s most definitely unique in design.
By Eric Yang

Casio has rolled out a new watch to commemorate the US Open of Surfing – the largest ocean front sporting exposition. The watch combines: G-Shock technology 200 meter water resistance Afterglow backlight Countdown timer Stopwatch White resin case we’re a little obsessed with What this means to you: Sure, it’s a watch designed specifically for the surf community in mind, but we’re quick to admit it’s glorious alabaster goodness won’t stop us from getting this.
By Eric Yang