Marathon 'GPM' General Purpose Mechanical Watch Review
As the last remaining official supplier of wristwatches to the U.S., Canadian, and some other military forces, Canada-based Marathon sells many of its military watches directly to consumers. One of them is the recently upgraded General Purpose Mechanical, or rather “GPM” watch that you see here. As a watch collector, it is actually quite easy for me to dismiss this relatively inexpensive, seemingly petite 34mm-wide wristwatch. But in person, and on the wrist, the GPM is an excellent tool watch with a unique personality that I’ve not experienced with other timepiece products. Let’s take a closer look.Recall that this is meant to be a soldier’s watch, so it is all about function, durability, and, to a degree economy. One common (and legitimate) question people ask is, “Why does the military want mechanical versus quartz watches?” While mechanical watches are more popular with enthusiasts, quartz watches are generally cheaper and more accurate on
Brew Watch Company HP1 Collection
Sponsored Post written for best watches by advertiser.Established in 2015 by industrial designer Jonathan Ferrer, Brew Watch Company is a New York City watch brand that spends its time focusing on the details and reminding its wearers to enjoy their momentary escapes in the city through mechanical timepieces. The Brew HP1 collection is a more traditional design sitting comfortably at 38mm with a unique high dome sapphire crystal. Jonathan Ferrer sought out to create a unique DNA while still keeping a sense of comfort and familiarity with his designs. This was one of the main reasons he went forth in designing the cushion case which has a bold, recognizable DNA that would differentiate itself across the diverse spectrum of timepieces in the world.The case design features radial brushing along the top surface and bezel, and horizontal brushing along the mid-case. The case in profile is segmented into 3-layers. The bezel, mid-case, and caseback. The variety of brushing details enhances ea