Wristwatches – COOL HUNTING

Zenith Channels the Next-Generation Defender in their DEFY 21 Land Rover Edition Wristwatch

A limited edition ode to the all-terrain vehicle's return

15 January 202015 January 2020

With greater frequency, brands from disparate industries partner on products they hope will represent the values—aesthetic and other—of both. Rarely do they succeed at the level of Zenith’s DEFY 21 Land Rover Edition Wristwatch, a timepiece that’s as visually cohesive as it is technically superior. This isn’t the first time the British automaker linked up with the Swiss luxury watchmaker, but this particular limited edition …

NOMOS Glashütte’s Design-Driven Watches

Timepieces designed in Berlin and produced by hand in the historic watchmaking town of Glashütte

CH Studio

1 October 201930 September 2019

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Presented in partnership with NOMOS

German watch brand NOMOS Glashütte straddles two worlds: contemporary industrial design at its in-house, Kreuzberg studio, Berlinerblau, and meticulous production in Glashütte, the historic birthplace of German watchmaking. No other watchmaker bridges these realms in the same way. The bond between the Saxon artisans and the Berlin-based designers creates distinctive timepieces that beat with a heart of heritage, as well as being stylish enough to wear in …

Shinola’s Lower Cost, Limited Edition Detrola Collection

Seven charismatic styles that reinforce the mission of the Detroit brand

David Graver

28 August 201928 August 2019

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Shinola‘s new Detrola collection successfully indulges the brand’s playful side. From bright, charismatic colorways to premium but sometimes unexpected materials, the seven-piece series comprises modern, personality-driven watches. Inside, the timepieces feature a Detroit-built Argonite 705 Quartz movement (visible through the exposition caseback on some models). Outside, a high-grade TR90 resin case pairs with K1 scratch-resistant mineral crystal and flexible silicone straps. The latter is lightweight, …