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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Iconic Breitling Navitimer Can Now Be Yours at Chrono24

It’s a tricky proposition to get into the watch game — that is, once you’ve tried on, started collecting or started obsessing over watches both affordable and more luxurious, it’s a hard sort of habit to quit.

That’s been the case with my love affair with some of the best watch brands for men, from the highly accessible (like Timex) to the more aspirational (like my home state’s own Shinola), not to mention an enviable selection of “grail watches” I’ve had my eye on for years.

That’s where luxury watch marketplace sites like Chrono24 or Bob’s Watches catch my eye — with thousands upon thousands of watches up for grabs, it’s a joy to browse the site, if an enviable pursuit that’s a bit hard to come by in terms of cash flow, for instance.

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But whatever sort of iconic watch for men catches your eye, there’s a great chance you can find it at Chrono24, and that’s certainly the case with the formidable, highly functional Breitling Navitimer, a piece of wearable, usable horological history that adds plenty to your watch game rotation.

Of course, the best luxury watches for men are an investment in their own right, but Breitling brings plenty to the table (and your wrist game), with history of exceptional pilot watches made with top-notch Swiss craftsmanship. The Navitimer was first commissioned in 1952 as a pilot’s tool watch, playing off the Breitling manufacturing legacy of making airplane dashboards for aerial navigation.

As watch expert Teddy Baldassare notes, the handsome and dependable Breitiling Navitimer silhouette in its many variations has some serious staying power. “Instrumental in popularizing the pilot’s watch for the general public, it remains the flagship of Breitling’s modern-day collection,” he said, calling out its utility as a pilot’s chronograph watch.

A mix of stylish alligator leather, stainless steel and contrasting leather straps add to its expert blend of form and function, at least in my experience.

A guy can certainly dream, as even the Breitling Navitimer on the resale market remains quite a lofty goal for the watch collector (myself very much included). The Navitimer World Watch is especially appealing for the global traveler or the watch enthusiast, with variations available in case sizes as large as 46mm (although the Navitimer more commonly clocks in at a case size of about 43mm.

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As Baldassere again notes that ” for the classic Navitimer itself, its most recent revamp came in 2022, with modifications that are subtle but substantial.”

For now, it seems a worthy goal to set — to own a piece of wearable watch history from one of the most iconic Swiss watch brands on the market. At both Chrono24 and elsewhere, the Breitling Navitimer reigns supreme among pilot’s watches, my friends — invest accordingly on the secondary watch market, if you’re feeling bold.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Discommon Watch Puck Is The Best Way to Travel With Your Favorite Watch

What you pack to hit the road, and indeed, how you pack that gear, can often be as important as the gear itself that you’re bringing with you. From upstate weekends away to family road trips, work travel and cross-country jaunts in the name of a great story (as I so often find myself doing these days), the right gear is made all the better by the ways in which you transport those essentials.

In the same way a great dopp kit can lend both durability and style to your daily carry, the best ways to travel with a watch can deliver that much more utility as you hit the road.

And if you’re as much of a “watch guy,” per se, as I am, then you know that finding one of the best watch storage solutions for men can be a tricky endeavor — a pricy watch, after all, should be cared for and stored with great thought in mind. especially if you wear said watch both at home and on the road (some of my favorite men’s watches from Shinola come to mind). For watch storage in style, that’s where I turn to Discommon — let’s take a closer look, shall we?

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The solution is simple — or at least, one of the best travel gear brands, Discommon, has come up with a standout design to make things just a bit easier on your wristwatch game. The Discommon Watch Puck is a product that performs as well as it looks, with every detail carefully considered in service of protecting your prized special-occasion timepiece from point A to point B, and then some.

As you might have seen from time to time on my Instagram, I hit the road in search of stories covering everything from menswear to spirits and gear and of course, watches. And while I tend to favor certain watches on my wrist for travel days, there’s always a prized timepiece I reach for — and pack accordingly — for trips both big and small.

In my book and in my favorite weekender bag, that’s where the Discommon Watch Puck proves exceptionally useful — and good-looking, to boot.

The Discommon Watch Puck blends a Napa leather exterior (normally available in a handsome British Racing Green as well as sleek Black) with a shear-thickening foam interior, with the capacity to hold a fashionable, durable watch up to 40mm in diameter around its center circle design.

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The sturdy YKK zipper is exceptionally well-made and remarkably durable, as I’ve found out during my own travels across this spring and summer, while the ingenious design company rightfully notes that “the (Discommon Watch Puck) feels like an objet d’art in your palm, and might be the most over-engineered single-watch travel case ever made.”

I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment — if your next watch deserves a similarly overbuilt and positively useful watch case, consider your next purchse sorted, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Upgrade Your Wrist Game This Summer with the Latest Todd Snyder x Timex Marlin Watch

Timex x Todd Snyder 2026 Marlin Watch.

At times, the right finishing touch to a perfectly retro-inspired #OOTD isn’t merely the proper pair of loafers or a carefully considered pair of sunglasses — well, it’s both of those things, yes, but the right watch can tie an ensemble together in the same way a rug really ties a room together.

All kidding aside, there’s a reason why understated, classic watches stand out in subtle style on wrists across the decade, Don Draper very much included.

Even if your watch of choice tends to lean more rugged and performance-heavy, there’s a time and a place to strip things down and opt for one of the best dress watches for men.

That especially holds true when the retro dress watch in question hails from a stylishly designed, long-running collaboration between one of the top menswear designers in the country and one of the finest American watch brands on the market.

The designer? None other than New York City menswear maestro Todd Snyder. The watch company? Connecticut-based Timex, as the two come together once more to carry on roughly a decade of partnership in making some of the coolest collaborative watches for men (you can find an example of a past Timex x Todd Snyder watch above, of course). /

That leads us to the latest rendition of the Timex x Todd Snyder Marlin Watch, another revamped take from the Timex archives on the throwback styles common to the watchmaker’s Mid-Century, dress watch leanings.

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In time (pun intended) to close out summer and add some vibrant flair to your wrist game — perhaps alongside a sweater polo and tailored chino shorts — a new trio of colorful and limited-edition varieties of the Timex x Todd Snyder Marlin Watch deliver refined, throwback-minded style.

In fact, as you shop online at Todd Snyder, you can even secure yourself the kind of trappings that pair perfectly with this quartz-powered, 34mm stainless steel watch, like an easygoing short-sleeve buttondown or even a low-key pocket tee for laidback lounging.

Plus, with its mesh strap and low-profile case size, this watch is assuredly dressy enough to team with most any look in your rotation, including a lightweight linen-cotton blazer or a sleek merino polo for end-of-season tailored affairs. And at under $200, the Aqua dial version in particular adds a distinctive touch to more conservative looks — all with the design chops only Timex and Todd Snyder can bring to the table.

The Timex x Todd Snyder Marlin Watch delivers precisely the blend of stylish form and quartz-powered function you need, all at the right price.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: VAER Watches x Huckberry G2 Pacific Steel GMT Watch – A Rugged, Functional Wrist Game Move

Best GMT watches for men.

At least in my experience, the right upgrades in terms of accessories can deliver a major difference in matters of style, utility and even confidence. There’s something intentional and yes, also fashionable about wearing the right type of watch, even if you don’t consider yourself a “watch guy.”

And while there are plentiful levels to the watch enthusiast world, it helps when a retailer you know and trust — like Huckberry, one of the best online shops for guys — can offer up a style solution in terms of the best men’s watches that just makes perfect sense for your lifestyle.

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Enter the stainless steel watch, as wearable with a navy polo and stretch chinos as lounge shorts and a pocket tee. The one shown hre is fashioned from marine-grade 316L stainless steel, in fact (more on that in a moment). And the more useful bells and whistles in said watch, the farther you can go — take the new, ultra-exclusive yet fairly affordable VAER Watches x Huckberry G2 Pacific Steel GMT Watch.

Could it be one of the best men’s watches for the adventurous man on the go? Very possible indeed, and it’s built with all the tools needed for outdoor adventures and global jet-setting all year ’round.

The GMT watch, unlike other watches with standard quartz or automatic movements, adds a fourth hand that can be set to track another time zone at a glance — perfect for keeping an eye on the time overseas or as you pass time zones. With its sunray-style black dial and durable, useful bi-directional rotating 24-hour bezel, this watch hits the right notes for true, hard-working wearability.

In fact, as you might have seen on my Instagram, the GMT watch is one of my favorite styles of watch, and the good folks at Huckberry and VAER Watches have perfected the style.

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VAER Watches makes a perfect partner for Huckberry, focusing on USA-made watches inspired by old-school military, pilot’s and field watches — much like Huckberry makes perfectly Americana-inspired gear, from the Western shirt to the trucker Jacket.

Throw on this handsome GMT watch, and you’ve got an ensemble set for just about anything that leans more casually rugged. As Huckberry notes, “Vaer’s G2 channels the spirit of the iconic 1971 Rolex Explorer II,” which was originally built for cave diving.

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And now, back on dry land, this watch acts as an expert blend of utility and style, whether you wear it on its custom-fit stainless steel bracelet or a NATO strap (NATO straps are prized for their performance in water and their quick-drying nylon build). With 495 feet of water resistance, this is a timepiece truly built to go the distance, and it even features luminescent numerals for visibility in low-light conditions.

Beyond that, it’s a handsome watch made with outdoor pursuits in mind — would you expect anything less from Huckberry and VAER Watches? Make it yours today and take the plunge into the finely crafted world of watches, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Shinola Lake Superior Monster Automatic Watch Is Ready for Anything This Summer

Shinola men's watch review.

So, the stage is set. That lakeside cabin or beach retreat is booked, the packing process is underway, you’re dreaming of filling up your YETI cooler with ice-cold beer and perhaps, you’re contemplating the watch (or watches!) you’re going to bring with you as part of your everyday carry essentials on a summer getaway.

One of the very best watches for men should be able to go anywhere you go, into the water and back on land — and back on the road — without missing a beat. And because a stylish watch for men is quite the investment, you should be shopping with confidence (and hopefully, giving yourself a bit of time to consider the timepiece in question). That’s where the handsome Shinola dive watch at the top of the page joins your packing list.

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My past Shinola reviews have assuredly sung the praises of the brand, from its Mid-Century Shinola Runwell to hard-wearing, bold dive watches like the Shinola West Wind — this timepiece shown here is no slouch, either.

But if versatility, rugged construction and style points aplenty are what you seek, then you could do worse than the Shinola Lake Superior Monster Automatic Watch, a land-and-sea timepiece fashioned with great care from the modern icons at the Detroit lifestyle company. Yes indeed, if any company could craft a durable watch fit for the Great Lakes, it’d be Shinola.

And while we don’t talk about watches on this blog as frequently as, say, the best Oxford shirt or classic blue jeans, it’s a valuable piece to have in your arsenal, packed with both functionality and fashion.

At first glance, the black case and bezel, plus three-link stainless steel bracelet, might call to mind a certain famous, somewhat similar dive watch (ahem, the Rolex Submariner), but Shinola switches things up when it comes to the Shinola Lake Superior Monster Automatic Watch, shifting the date window and delivering this rugged dive watch in a 43mm build.

Fashioned from durable 316L stainless steel, this watch is also rated down to 1,000 feet — whether extreme diving or a quick dip in the ocean is your pursuit of choice, this watch can handle it. And the good news, you needn’t change it when it comes time to dress for dinner — it’s refined and yet highly functional, like, well, the Rolex Submaner.

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The 26-jewel, 38-hour power reserve of the quite reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement powers this watch, and marks a step up from Shinola’s earlier days of using quartz movements (let the debate among horological enthusiasts rage on as to which movement is really worth the price).

Its indices are given a green-glow treatment, Shinola notes of this hard-working, easily wearable watch. Whether paired with a polo and chino shorts or with a chambray shirt and linen trousers “the star quality of this timepiece is its performance,” and that’s a sentiment I wholeheartedly endorse as you prep for your next standout summer getaway.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Find Your New Favorite Rugged Field Watch Right Now at the VERO Floor Model Sale

A deal can be a curious thing to come by these days in the watch world, except if you know where to look. There’s a balance to be had between affordability and rugged performance, especially if you value time in the field and the great outdoors — and even if you’re only looking for a tougher watch to wear in your yard or to pair with your favorite chambray shirt.

A watch that stands up in matters of style and dependable appeal more than passes muster in my opinion, and that’s where you should start your journey with VERO Watches, my friends.

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Yes indeed, if you ask me, the right watch is a jack of all trades (just check out some of my favorites on my Instagram Stories), and it’s more possible than ever to find your new favorite field watch (or perhaps, “beater watch,” as some call it — VERO Watches can take a beating while looking better than the rest, at least in my book).

And where to look these days? I’d say you said head to the very cleverly named VERO Floor Model Sale, where some of the most rugged watches for men are up for grabs between 35 and 55 percent off now through Friday, May 8th.

VERO, for those who need a debriefing, does plenty of clever things in addition to crafting hard-wearing watches made for action, like partnering with Smokey Bear on an 80th anniversary special edition (as seen at the top of the page) or offering up a reliable series of collaborative watches with Realtree for an even further point of distinction on your wrist.

The key here with the newly launched VERO Floor Model Sale is reading the fine print, so to speak, as the dedicated field watch maker says “this sale features a curated selection of floor models, including previous returns and media samples.” And yet, here’s the good stuff as VERO stands by its word indeed: “All pieces are in new or excellent condition and will be fully covered by VERO’s 10-year warranty.” How’s that for a wearable bargain you can trust, ehh?

Last but not least, VERO Watches throws another log on the fire for some serious heat in the wrist game world: At the VERO Floor Model Sale, “products will also be eligible for returns, making this an easy and low-risk opportunity for customers.” As my past VERO reviews have noted, stylish performance and plenty of transparency is at the core of the VERO model — now’s your chance to get in on the VERO Floor Model Sale, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Timex Marlin Automatic Dress Watch Is an Understated, Stylish Men’s Timepiece from Huckberry

In the growing pantheon of reliable menswear essentials that deliver versatile good looks and classic style, it always pays to be able to know where to look, where to go, where to stop. And it’s never a bad thing when one of the best online retailers for guys happens to stock a thoughtfully curated assortment of the sort of closet staples and everyday carry accessories that one can make work in plenty of different style scenarios.

At least for this Brooklyn writer, Huckberry has long been a retailer that meets the moment with a positively stacked lineup of distinct small-market brands, its own in-house goods and gear, and a healthy respect for some of the best brands for guys on the market, period.

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As I tend to say, that’s certainly lofty praise, but it’s with intention and style in mind that Huckberry also sells one of the more affordable, stylish and reliable American watch brands in Timex.

And it’s with that focus in mind that we embark on the search for one of the perfect everyday watches for men, an even better deal if you find yourself searching for a business casual watch you can wear anywhere from the office to a date night to a seasonal wedding.

Timex Marlin Watch review.

The watch in question is the fan-favorite Timex Marlin Automatic Watch, this time in a dressy and crisp 40mm build with an eye-catching dial practically made to pair with an Oxford shirt, a navy blazer and stretch chinos — or else with a rugged chambray shirt and classic blue jeans.

The utterly classic style combinations are in no short supply with one of the most affordable dress watches out there, complete with a Timex guarantee of quality that harkens back to its “takes a lickin’, keeps on tickin'” days.

Best affordable dress watches for men.

Now, there’s nothing overly flashy or fancy about this version of the Timex Marlin Automatic Watch, a line the American watchmaker has been building for years, both in its own right and via the likes of collaborations with iconic American designer Todd Snyder.

This version of the Timex Marlin Automatic Watch is perfectly suited to team with Huckberry’s recent Smart Casual collection — an assortment of tailored trousers, natural-shoulder blazers, expertly cut Oxford shirts and luxe loafers for wedding season and beyond.

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And speaking of this version: Cut-out numeral windows at 12, 3, 6 and 9-o’clock offer striking distinction and perhaps a touch of late Mid-Century Modern style, while its stainless steel case resists scratches and corrosion. The 1969 Timex Viscount Collection in fact serves as hearty inspiration for this highly dependable and price-minded dress watch, available on both a tan strap or a black strap in contrast to its crisp silver-tone dial.

For some serious bang for your buck and for style that won’t quit, opt for a fresh everyday dress watch by way of the Timex Marlin Automatic Watch.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Shinola Runwell West Wind Watch Features Plenty of Functionality for Spring and Summer Excursions

Shinola West Wind Runwell Chronograph review.

At least in my experience, there’s no finishing touch quite as useful, as eye-catching or as game-changing as the right wristwatch. As you well know from reading this Brooklyn style blog, properly finishing off your latest #OOTD with one of the best watches for men is a purposeful, stylish touch that goes beyond simply using your phone to check the time, and companies like fan-favorite Shinola understand this all too well, in the very best way possible.

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One of the best men’s watches adds casually rugged style or else a touch of refinement to a look, it’s a further step in showing your attention to detail, and heck, it’s just plain fun, at least in my book, to rock one of the best men’s watches.

And the great thing is, brands like Detroit-based lifestyle brand and watchmaker Shinola make it relatively easy to get into the game, if you’ve not normally worn a watch or tend to go for a tried-and-true classic from a company like Timex (also one of the best affordable watchmakers for men, it should be said). But back to Shinola: The company looked to some of the earliest American watches to design its Art Deco-tinged Shinola Runwell Watch, its flagship model that’s now offered in a variety of crisp dial combinations plus leather, rubber or stainless steel straps.

Past Shinola reviews on this blog have dove into the utility and style points picked up by carrying an effortlessly cool Shinola Runwell Watch — it should be noted that although its watches are assembled in Detroit, they use Swiss parts, like a high-quality Argonite quartz movement (although Shinola has also expanded into automatic movements in recent years).

But the handsome Shinola Runwell Watch now has another counterpart in the brand’s lineup, the Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph, a worthy complementary piece and a more expensive, retooled version of the famed Shinola Runwell Watch.

With an impressive 660 feet of water resistance (and plenty of capability to take on a simple ocean dip or pool swim), the Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph might represent the brand’s most daring and dashing adventure watch to date, although the Shinola Monster lineup boasts plenty of rugged utility. But when it comes to the Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph, you’re getting a nicely sized 42mm titanium adventure watch complete with a titanium strap or a crisp blue rubber strap option, plus added details like screw-down pushers and a screw-down crown to keep things watertight.

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To bolster visibility, the brand finished off the vivid blue dial with multi-layer C3 lum indexes for high contrast in low light (cave diving, anyone?), while the Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph also boasts useful details like a 6-o’clock double date window, plus triple-chronograph utility (be sure to read up on Shinola’s suggestions for getting the most out of your Shinola Runwell West Wind Chronograph).

As we talked about earlier, the latest chronograph to join the Shinola lineup doesn’t come cheap: It clocks in at about $1,495, but it’s the sort of adventure watch you can dress up slightly (try it with a navy blazer, an Oxford shirt and rust-toned five-pocket pants) or style casually and simply with chino shorts and a pocket tee after a day on the water). For a handsome blend of rugged style and real-world utility, you very well might want the new Shinola chronograph watch on your wrist this season.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Exclusive Huckberry x Timex Black Max Watch Is On Sale Now for a (Very) Limited Time

It’s amazing what you can find in the world of the best men’s gear when you take a closer look and keep an eye out for the unexpected: In this day and age, that might mean scouring the digital pages of one of the best online shops for men, rather than perusing the aisles of a vintage store, but the process largely remains the same. So imagine the surprise of this Brooklyn style writer when looking through the always-covetable wares of the Huckberry Sale section.

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Along with an enviable selection of the best waxed jackets, rugged winter boots, durable travel bags and cozy winter sweaters was one of the more exclusive watches of the moment: The Huckberry x Timex Black Max 1979 Watch, an homage to a racing watch favorite that had become increasingly rare.

Yes, let’s get to the chase here, because the Huckberry Sale section contains a rare find in a collaborative watch from the iconic American watchmaker and the must-shop, do-it-all retailer, with plenty of nods to archival Timex watches built into one highly affordable timepiece. Marked down right now an astonishing 40 percent (which brings the price down below $150), the Huckberry x Timex Black Max 1979 Watch is perhaps one of the coolest watches at the moment, and certainly among the more affordable considering the bang for your buck that you’re getting.

The Huckberry x Timex Black Max 1979 Watch looks to an ultra-rare archival watch that’s been out of commission for nearly five decades, Huckberry notes, calling this sleek limited-edition watch a ” bold reissue of a Timex classic.” As we talked about on this Brooklyn style blog when this crisp, speed-inspired watch went on sale in December, the Huckberry x Timex Black Max 1979 Watch boasts a racing-inspired dial design and a stainless steel case, plus 100 meters of water resistance.

Beyond that, the Timex signature analog quartz movement ticks away within, while the 41mm dial should rest nicely on most wrists. The all-black colorway with an orange seconds hand and bold white indices offers a change of pace within the Huckberry x Timex Black Max 1979 Watch, while the band is interchangeable and compatible with other 20mm straps — multiple watches for one agreeable price, ehh my friends? Complete with a Huckberry-branded crown, this collaborative watch is merely the latest and greatest style offering from two brands that know a thing or two about style and savings — shop accordingly this week, folks.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Reliable Timex Watch is Now 40 Percent Off at Bespoke Post

There’s something to be said for the careful consideration that comes with adding a finely crafted, affordable watch into your style rotation. Perhaps you’re a budding watch enthusiast, perhaps you’ve worn one for years, and perhaps you land somewhere between the two: Curious about getting into watches, familiar with some top brands and ready to accessorize your #OOTD in fine fashion.

Consider yourself sorted out now with the latest and greatest from the Bespoke Post Sale section, long a retailer with its eye on the pulse when it comes to the coolest gear on the market, period.

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And right now, you can find perhaps your new favorite casual watch on sale via Bespoke Post, with the Timex Waterbury Dive Watch marked down now by 40 percent (it’ll set you back $198 these days).

It can seem confusing at first to get into the world of watches, with various movements and complications (and some very, very expensive models on the market) but long-running American watchmaker Timex sure does make it easy, and the Timex Waterbury Dive Watch is proof positive of that approach.

Over the years, the company’s designs have gotten more stylish and highly functional in equal measure, and this timepiece (billed by Timex as a “watch for in and out of the water”) delivers the goods in terms of form and function.

It’s water resistant to 100 meters, but you’ll assuredly want to swap out the brown leather strap for something better suited to, well, the water. The Timex Waterbury Dive Watch also boasts a crisp green dial and a nicely sized 40mm case size, which should suit most wrist sizes.

Its mechanical automatic movement is also a reliable option for a watch at that price point — highly reliable and useful, in fact The Timex Waterbury Dive Watch comes complete with a unidirectional rotating bezel to track your depth (should you chose to plunge into the ocean deep wearing this handsome timepiece). Toss in the fact that yes, it’s 40 percent off right now, and the blend of style and savings is set from a legendary retailer and watchmaker. Where will your Timex take you, is the question? See you out there, my friends.