Riding the Waves: A Life of Surfing Passion with Harry Timson

Professional Tool Watch Buyer's Specification Checklist

A tool watch checklist covering case material, crystal, water resistance and reliability, so you can specify a durable work watch built for the job.

Why Some Watches End Up Sitting in a Drawer

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MX10

Rugged Watches

Why Some Watches End Up Sitting in a Drawer

A watch not worn every day usually isn't faulty, it's the wrong fit. Why watches end up in a drawer, and how to buy one you'll actually keep wearing.

Why Outdoor Watches Wear Differently in Cities vs Countryside

Rugged Watches

Water Resistance

Why Outdoor Watches Wear Differently in Cities vs Countryside

Why outdoor watches wear differently in cities versus the countryside, and how daily habits shape wear as much as the environment does.

Why Dusty Environments Expose Weak Watch Construction

Dust resistance

Rugged Watches

Why Dusty Environments Expose Weak Watch Construction

Fine dust exposes weak watch construction long before it looks damaged. What actually makes a dust resistant watch is sealing and tolerance, not a coating.

Outdoor Watches

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Wet Weather

How Rain and Wet Weather Affect Outdoor Watches Over Time

Learn how repeated rain, wet clothing and drying cycles affect outdoor watches over time, and what to look for in a water-resistant watch for UK weather.