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Josh Faigen
Josh has a growing love for watches that are only limited by his fast-diminishing self-restraint. It all started in 2018 when he began lurking on the second-hand forums to grow his collection and it’s been a wild ride since. When not looking at luxury watches and going back-and-forth on whether to splurge, he works as the Manager of the Project Manager Office at Husqvarna in Charlotte NC, where he lives with his amazing wife, son, and dog.
IG: @Faigenistic
Josh Faigen
Josh has a growing love for watches that are only limited by his fast-diminishing self-restraint. It all started in 2018 when he began lurking on the second-hand forums to grow his collection and it’s been a wild ride since. When not looking at luxury watches and going back-and-forth on whether to splurge, he works as the Manager of the Project Manager Office at Husqvarna in Charlotte NC, where he lives with his amazing wife, son, and dog.
IG: @Faigenistic
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REVIEW: Marnaut – Dark Surge
Marnaut’s first release, the Dark Surge, is a head spinner with an awesome dial. Read more to find out whether this new Micro Brand offering is as great as it is bold.
REVIEW: Roebuck Watch Co. – Diviso
The Roebuck Diviso is a great watch if you’re in the market for a modern sports watch that flies under the radar and offers some fantastic styling.
REVIEW: Spinnaker Dumas
The Spinnaker Dumas is the first proper diver watch created by Spinnaker designed specifically with divers in mind. It’s presence on the wrist is undeniable, even if overstatedly so, but that aligns with their target audience.
REVIEW: Winfield Watch Co.’s Mission Timer One
The Mission Timer One is a very good initial launch from Winfield Watch Co. All things considered, I think that the MT1 takes all the right elements of classic military design and packages them in an extremely rugged and durable offering.
REVIEW: Ardor & Forge – Rothrock Juniata
What Zack Rackovan has created with his initial offering from Ardor & Forge may not be for everyone, but those who are looking for a truly unique, rugged, and dependable watch suited for everyday or heavy outdoor use will surely be pleased.
Dryden Watch Co. Review: Chrono Diver (DCD-1)
Microbrand watch fans rejoice! Enter Dryden Watch Co. with its Chrono Diver. A watch that punches above its price class in all the right places making it a great addition to a budding watch collection.
NATO Watch Strap Review
The NATO-style watch strap began as an innovation made for the armed forces by the British Ministry of Defense in 1973. The military needed a strap that was versatile, secure, and could handle spring bar failures no matter what the troops threw at it. The solution: using a one length nylon strap which wrapped underneath the watch case twice that offered resistance against ripping and tearing in the field.
Affordable Automatic Watches for Under $250
The endless array of options out there can be daunting when you start looking into buying your first automatic watch. With hundreds of watch brands and styles, there are endless possibilities if price is of no concern, but the truth is that price will play a huge factor for many of us when deciding which watch to purchase. I know it was for me about 2 years ago when my now current obsession with watches began as mild curiosity. Whether you’re an EDC fanatic, an ocean adventurer, or a fast-rising company man, we’ve got you covered with what I – and much of the watch community – consider some of the reliable and versatile budget-friendly automatic watches out there. So, without any further delay, let’s get down to it!
Hands On: BOLDR Venture
I don’t like smaller watches. I REALLY don’t like smaller watches. This is what I kept telling myself when I received the new Venture field watch from BOLDR and strapped it on, but for some reason the voices in my head seemed to get quieter the longer I wore it.
