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.
Timex keeps churning out affordable, hype-worthy collaboration watches.
And is traditional watchmaking compatible with wearable tech?
Never wind them, don't worry about battery changes — simply strap on one of these great solar-powered watches and enjoy.
Believe it or not, upcycled plastic recovered from the sea is the latest trend in watchmaking materials.
And what on earth is a 45-minute counter used for?
Field watches offer some of the best value out there, and these awesome examples prove it.
And in more dimensions than one.
From microbrands to Timex to Rolex.
The following eight timepieces combine analog hands with digital LCD displays, and they are decidedly badass, practical, and fun.
Before "lume," glowing watches were radioactive.
The most common Swiss chronograph watch movement is both polarizing and a timekeeping icon.
These watch brands are best known for using perpetually and autonomously glowing tritium gas tubes to illuminate their dials.
Modern super compressors are packed with history and unique but sporty looks. They also have an unusual feature.
We put one of the most distinctive and iconic modern dive watches to the test.
We break down the catalog of the one of the world’s foremost watchmakers, from the Seamaster to the Speedmaster and more.
Digital watches are fun, affordable and they're back with a vengeance.
The universe of Apple Watch bands is vast, and that's a good thing.
Get ready to travel — or at least track multiple time zones right from your wrist.
And it's a Hamilton.
The Astron is quite possibly the most historically consequential quartz watch ever made.
Watches were mostly dressy affairs until 1953.
An unexpected tribute to the Paul Newman Daytona, with a twist.
Seiko offers some of the best value in watches.
Whether a classic flieger or an automatic GMT, there's a pilot's watch out there for the fighter jock in everyone.
Watches from Swatch, Bulova and Bell & Ross offer the versatile appeal and technical feel of the Speedy for far less scratch.
Which are "best" is up to you, but you should absolutely be familiar with these companies.
Buying a timepiece from a luxury brand doesn’t mean you have to sell your car.
The newest Seiko Speedtimer looks funky, but there's purpose in its design.
Approaching five figures means in-house movements, exotic complications, and some of horology’s heaviest hitters.
This cute dog has more horological cred than you might suspect. And even Apple's getting in on the beagle trend.
