Introducing Roue Watch Company
Roue Watch Company is a new startup that challenges the value equation of the big brands. It was founded on the basis of distinctive design, quality manufacturing, and everyday luxury. In a world where top brands sell for many thousands of dollars, Roue offers a well-designed watch collection for between $160?and $230, with Japanese-made quartz movements, stainless steel cases, and sapphire crystals. The watches are water resistant to 50m and come with a two-year warranty. "It was founded on the belief that premium quality and refined style shouldn't be exclusive to the rich,"says creator Alex Iervolino.The design of the watch is quite distinctive and well thought out, with very specific references in mind. Alex was influenced by iconic watches of the past that we all know and love, including the 1960s and 1970s Omega Seamaster and Speedmaster Moonwatch; the Heuer Montreal, Carrera, Regatta and Autavia models; the Porsche Design Orfina and various Lemanias. "I have always admired vinta
Marathon CSAR, Medium Diver, & USMC Navigator Watches Team Review
As some of you may well remember, Marathon Watch was kind enough to sponsor my cycling team “Time For A Cure” for the 2016 Ride To Conquer Cancer along with Crown & Buckle. Our six-person team raised $27,514 for cancer research, and we couldn't have done it without our colleagues, family, and friends within the watch community.Myself, Cory, and Nicki were the three team test-pilots for the watches featured in this article.As part of our sponsorship, we took three popular Marathon watches and put them to the test during our training season and eventual 215km ride. Those three watches were the Marathon Pilot’s Chronograph CSAR, the Marathon Medium Diver Automatic, and the Marathon USMC Navigator Quartz, and we definitely put them through the paces.