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by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Trekking West to Arizona with Hamilton Watches

In my many freelance writing pursuits — covering everything from spirits to menswear to watches, trekking to Mexico with 1800 Tequila , visiting Boston with Joseph Abboud and more — I value tried-and-true essentials for my #OOTD.

Essentials like one of the best watches for men, of course, which just so happened to be the focus of my latest press trip. Suffice to say, staying on time in style, with rugged functionality top of mind, is the name of the game this Friday (and beyond), my friends. And it was a truly one-of-a-kind experience, which you very well might know if you follow me on Instagram.

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The experience in question? Earlier this week, I had the chance to journey West with none other than Hamilton Watches, the legendary American producer of military and field timepieces (and an innovator in the timekeeping space since its founding in 1892).

The experience was unlike any other, as myself and fellow watch writers took the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical and Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition (this time on a new NATO strap) out into the field and the high heat of the Arizona desert.

On tap, aside from luxurious accommodations at the Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows? A thrilling desert off-road vehicle ride while wearing our Hamilton Watches timepieces, followed by a breezy and at times speedy river raft ride down the Salt River (once again, our Hamilton Watches timepieces proved mighty useful).

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical review.

The trip was capped off in thrilling fashion with a sunrise hot air balloon ride — and yes, once again, we trusted our Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical and Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition watches (my timepiece of choice) to get the job done.

Best field watches for men.

All the while, each of us found just about everything from Hamilton Watches to be tough, durable, easy to read in terms of legibility and timekeeping, and ready to stand up to the elements — be it dust, water or a hot day’s breeze. They even outfitted us with durable Hamilton caps, crucial in the Arizona desert.

I’ll have much more to come on Hamilton Watches via my many freelance writing pursuits, but for the price and the performance, this is a USA-made watch brand you can surely trust when you need it the most.

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And of course, you can find Hamilton Watches and more at sites like Huckberry, which is also a tough thing to pass up. For powering your weekend, look to one of the best men’s watches — and look forward to two weekend style posts incoming on this very blog. As always, thanks for reading and stay stylish!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This New Shinola Runwell is One of the Best Dive Watches for Spring & Summer

Shinola Runwell watch for men.

There are certain men’s style picks, especially when it comes to men’s accessories like one of the best watches for men, that can pull double-duty (or rather, triple or quadruple-duty) in any season. While you might reserve a pick like one of the best short-sleeve henleys for spring or summer wear exclusively, the very best men’s watches shine through no matter what, particularly one from Detroit-based Shinola.

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That’s especially true if the watch in question happens to be a rugged dive watch. Apt for spring and summer, certified “cool” no matter what — and now, easier than ever to buy via one of your favorite men’s watch brands.

The newest Shinola Runwell takes the brand’s penchant for Mid-century Modern design to the next level, particularly given its highly functional stainless steel build (and crisp, classic dial).

Shinola Runwell in stainless steel.

The Shinola Runwell (read more via my Shinola Runwell review!). is already an icon of the brand, a flagship model that represents versatility and the city of Detroit.

It’s not quite as sleek as a traditional dress watch, but it stands out pleasantly all the same whether worn with your favorite suit or a classic pocket tee – and this version of the Shinola Runwell 41mm gets the job done in that regard, too.

Best stainless steel dive watch for men.

And in this case, the dial itself is notable in another way, behind its retro-meets-modern look — it’s done up in a shade of alabaster that contrasts nicely against the handsome blue numerals and the seconds sub-dial at 6’o-clock.

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Within the watch itself, the brand used its Argonite 1069 movement, while the three-link stainless steel bracelet delivers watersport-minded performance and a slick finish.

No matter where you take the newest Shinola Runwell — out on a weekend boating jaunt, to the boardwalk, to the beach bar or to a summer wedding — it can pass muster in matters of style and performance. Your new favorite watch awaits, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop and Save Big on This Rugged Huckberry x Zodiac Dive Watch

We’re back in action here on The Style Guide, and spotlighting a stellar deal on one of the best watches for men, to boot. A rugged dive watch can be both a “beater watch” and an investment piece, and in the case of the Huckberry x Zodiac Titanium Dive Watch, it’s a bit of both.

Of course, it’s a Huckberry exclusive, and the great news is, you can get your new favorite dive watch for 15 percent off at checkout, no other bells and whistles required today.

The Huckberry x Zodiac Titanium Dive Watch carries on the Zodiac legacy of tough-as-nails dive watches, and this one is made from marine-grade titanium, with 200 meters of water resistance. Marine-grade titanium, in fact, is two times as light as stainless steel, and the 26-jewel Swiss-made STP 1-21 caliber automatic movement also boasts a rather impressive 44-hour power reserve.

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In short, the Huckberry x Zodiac Titanium Dive Watch is hard-wearing and rugged as heck, with a striking blue dial and plenty of toughness built right in. And yes, again, it’s 15 percent off at checkout, and it belongs on your wrist ASAP.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Shinola Just Extended Its 10th Anniversary Sale on Stylish Men’s Watches

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Some of the best menswear deals actually seem too good to be true, be it the recent onslaught of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals or something with a bit more longevity, like the watch shopping wonder that is the Shinola 10th Anniversary Sale.

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Known formally as the Thank You Tenfold Event, it’s been running for some time, giving you the chance to get deals on a new all-black Shinola Runwell or even the special-edition Shinola Runwell 10-Year Watch. And now, the Detroit-based lifestyle brand — and one of my favorite online brands, period — just extended this sale, and it’s quite the doozy.

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Take 25 percent off sitewide (with some exclusions, however) on the best watches for men, some of the best leather goods, top-notch holiday gifts and more (like a super-cozy Shinola blanket, for instance). The quick way to look at things is this: If you’ve been on the hunt for a new watch, or the perfect gift for the watch lover, the Shinola 10th Anniversary Sale is as good as it gets.

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Since you’ve got quite a few selections to sort through online, go ahead and click on through right now — that’s all I’ve got today, since wonderful watch shopping awaits. As for me, I’d go with some savings (of more than $500) on the Shinola Bronze Monster GMT, but that’s just my personal take. Cheers, my friends!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Shinola Runwell in Black is a Stylish, On-Sale Men’s Watch

Shinola men's Runwell watch.

If something feels off lately — if you’ve been feeling like you need a new timepiece to freshen up your rotation of the best men’s watches, then I’ve got quite the deal for you today. Shinola, the Detroit-based lifestyle brand that’s long made some of the coolest men’s timepieces on the market, is back at it again in a major way, all in celebration of the brand’s 10th anniversary.

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The company introduced a special-edition 10-Year Runwell recently, and they’ve just upgraded the Shinola Runwell Collection in an even more elevated way. Witness the incredibly sleek, streamlined Shinola Runwell Blackout Watch, a crisply designed timepiece that sees the brand stepping out in monochromatic fashion for dressy holiday occasions. How’s that for a stylish men’s watch upgrade?

Shinola Runwell Watch.

It’s a change of pace from the famed watchmaker, normally known for contrasting dials and watch straps, but that’s not a bad thing in the slightest. Oh, and there’s even better news: For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Shinola is offering 25 percent off your purchase until November 27th. That’s no joke, and it’s a heck of a deal from one of the best men’s watch brands — a brand that doesn’t often go on sale, at that.

Shinola men's watches.

Of course, the Shinola Thank You Tenfold Event isn’t just about one watch: It’s about some of the best watches for men, plus accessories, going on sale for a very limited time, so if you’ve had your eyes on one of the brand’s pricier selections — like the Shinola Monster Automatic, for instance — it’s worth considering a purchase at a stellar discount.

Remember: This sleek new watch — and many others are now 25 percent off through November 27th at the Shinola Thank You Tenfold Event, and that’s something to be thankful for, indeed.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Shinola 10-Year Runwell Watch Celebrates a Worthy Milestone

Shinola 10-Year Runwell Watch

It can certainly be tough to improve upon a classic in the world of the best men’s watches, and it can certainly be tough to mark a milestone like a decade of making the finest watches right in Detroit, but the new Shinola 10-Year Runwell marks the occasion quite handily.

At least, that’s how I’ve felt in my experience wearing the famed American watch brand, and perhaps you feel the same way. Like other modern Shinola classics (including the personal favorite Shinola Canfield), the Shinola 10-Year Runwell is packed with the brand’s DNA and only improves upon a classic.

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The crisp dial features a commemorative printed 10-Year marking on the caseback, while the dressy-meets-casual, effortlessly versatile and rugged-yet-refined watch comes in a nicely sized 41mm dial or a beefier 47mm dial size. It’s limited to just 1,000 units, and accordingly, the watch is powered with the company’s first Detroit-built movement, the Argonite 1069.

It’s a stylish men’s watch worthy of celebration, it retails for the highly agreeable price of $550, and you can wear it about as often as you please with other menswear essentials. You really can’t ask for much more than that from a timeless watch.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Shinola Canfield Model C56 Is Your New Favorite Leather Watch

If you ask me, I’ve long been of the opinion that it’s the seemingly small details that make or break an outfit. Sure, the essentials are vitally important — like the cut of your Oxford shirt, the fit of your jacket or the comfort of your favorite pair of blue jeans — but rounding out an #OOTD with, say, one of the best watches for men has long been a passion of mine, too.

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And that goes for your supporting accessories, like one of the best daily bags for men, which is where Shinola comes into play in a major way. Whether you’re opting for leather goods or on the hunt for the best everyday leather watch for men, trust me when I say Shinola has you covered.

That’s certainly true when it comes to Mid-Century Modern-inspired Shinola Canfield Model C56, which delivers utility and elegant, versatile style in spades.

Most stylish leather watch for men.

The Shinola Canfield Model C56 has quite the design inspiration behind it, taking cues from General Motors’ Argonaut Building, a key design center for the company through 1956. The watch is clean and crisp, with a sleek date window and a contrasting outer seconds ring.

The 43mm case diameter should prove wearable for most wrist sizes, but it’s the brown leather strap and sharp blue dial that set the Shinola Canfield Model C56 apart from the pack. Of course, it’s hard to select just one watch from the array that is the rotation of Shinola men’s watches, but at $750, this is the timepiece I’ve got my eye on at the moment. If you feel the same way, you know where to go — shop Shinola accordingly ASAP, folks.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: TRIWA Ocean Ally Watch – A Sustainable, Stylish Timepiece

TRIWA men's watch review.

My friends, thanks for joining me here on this fine early fall Saturday — we took a slight break yesterday from our regularly scheduled Friday Read, but we’re back in action today with a look at one of the most sustainable watches for men. It’s coming at you courtesy of TRIWA, and in my experience, it’s hard to find a more affordable, durable and eco-friendly watches than a TRIWA men’s watch.

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If you’ve been following the blog on the regular, you might recall that we dove into another one of the most sustainable watches for men from the watchmaker last year. And yet, as I always say, a refresher is in order when it comes to the right addition to your wrist game.

Of course, the brand also makes a stylish leather watch, among other options, and the TRIWA Ocean Plastic Watch is a worthy pick-up to elevate your watch collection in eco-friendly style. What’s the key with the TRIWA Ocean Plastic Watch? Well, for starters, it’s all about the proper materials to turn this watch from a pure style move into an environmentally friendly timepiece.

Sustainable watch for men.

The TRIWA Ocean Plastic Watch features an understated 37mm case diameter, but the case itself is made from recycled ocean plastic — it’s a durable, dependable watch you can also feel great about wearing. A Miyota quartz movement powers the watch in accurate, precise fashion (at least in my personal experience), and the TRIWA Ocean Plastic Watch has sporty appeal, thanks to the NATO strap.

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The TRIWA Ocean Plastic Watch comes in a range of dial and strap colors, including a deep tan, Sand hue that calls to mind breezy beach days. Best of all might be the value this watch brings to the table (and your wrist) — the TRIWA Ocean Plastic Watch retails for $169, a downright steal for such a hard-wearing timepiece.

And again, above all else, you can feel great about wearing the TRIWA Ocean Plastic Watch, whether on sea or dry land. Add it to your next #OOTD ASAP, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Huckberry & Zodiac Just Launched a New Super Sea Wolf Diver

Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf 2023

There are few things I love more in the world of menswear essentials than keeping tabs on what the good folks at Huckberry are up to at any given moment. The famed retailer specializes in rugged gear made for a life of adventure (or simply, gear made for a camping trip or a brewery visit).

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They make their own standout waxed trucker jackets and durable dress boots, and the list goes on. So when the San Fran and Austin-based retailer deems a company worthy of a partnership, the results are certainly worth paying attention to — and shopping, of course.

And the latest and greatest Huckberry partnership to hit digital shelves is quite the looker: That’d be the new Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze, an updated take on the classic Zodiac Super Sea Wolf, with a revamped design as only Huckberry can dream up.

Best new dive watch for men.

And that’s quite the lofty bar to clear, seeing as Huckberry holds its gear to rigorous standards — and seeing as how the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf is already impossibly hard-wearing and dive-ready. The Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze updates a classic, as the original Super Sea Wolf was introduced in the 1970s for U.S. Navy Seals.

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Huckberry looked to iconic, old-school brass diving helmets as inspiration for the handsome 44mm stainless steel case, and the movement inside is also up to par for adventures aplenty. Crucially, the Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze features SuperLuminova-marked indices and hands for maximum visibility, while Zodiac’s Swiss-made STP 1-11 automatic mechanical movement powers the watch from within.

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The Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze is also dive-ready, with 200 meters of water resistance, an impressive 44-hour power reserve and a unidirectional rotating bezel that should come in handy for waterlogged excursions. Of course, this watch is simply plain cool on or off dry land, and it comes outfitted with a brown suede strap (for casual wear) and a black rubber strap (for pursuits in the water).

Bear in mind that only 182 units of the Huckberry x Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Bronze were made, so it’s worth acting now if you want to amp up your watch rotation in highly functional, stylish, hard-wearing fashion.

The perfect pairing might be a Huckberry waxed trucker jacket (or swim trunks and a breezy pocket tee near the water), so snap one up and head on out. And if you just want to wear this watch to grab a cold beer on dry land, I’d support that. Cheers to another standout Huckberry collaboration, my friends!

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Heads of State Custom Hats, The Best Summer Suits & A Huckberry Sale

Best custom hat for men.

If you’re a regular reader of the blog (and I certainly hope you are!), then you’re well aware that I believe in the power of stylish accessories to really elevate an #OOTD. And as much as I love my casually rugged rotation of ballcaps, there’s something about an ultra-sharp hat — one that’s made just to your liking — that really goes a long way.

I’m talking about the sort of custom men’s hat you might find at Brooklyn’s Heads of State, a chic-rustic spot in the fast-rising neighborhood of Greenpoint. I visited the shop and met with founder Gwen Rahn earlier this spring, and I was ever so impressed by the company’s approach (both online and at its recently opened retail location).

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If you’ve been on the fence about adding a more luxe, premium hat to your rotation — perhaps to wear with a summer suit, or perhaps to style with hybrid pieces like a field jacket or shacket in the colder months — fear not, because Heads of State makes it easier than ever to find your perfect fit (as I found out, of course).

Best custom hat for men.

Online, you’ll find a very helpful Hats 101 section, but the experience is even more personalized in store, as Gwen walks you through every step of the process, from which hat shape is right for your noggin to which fabrics and colors might pair well with your wardrobe. There are also customization options aplenty, including various richly crafted trims for your hat, and you can start the process off by selecting from one of four very sharp, Oppenheimer-esque hat silhouettes.

From there, the hats are crafted and finished in-studio in Greenpoint, and then shipped out in well under a month — just in time for your next summer wedding, right?

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The process is fun and engaging, and the possibilities are seemingly endless. In fact, if you follow me on Instagram, you’re going to see more of my own customized, highly stylish hat very soon. For now, consider making Heads of State your go-to spot for your next (or first!) hat purchase.

In the meantime, here are a few other choice menswear picks I recommend you check out as you roll into your summer weekend. Cheers!

Huckberry Summer Steals 2023
  • Here’s the right way to roll into your weekend: With a little shopping from one of the best online menswear stores out there, Huckberry. Now, I’ve talked about Huckberry’s Summer Steals on the blog recently, but a reminder is always in order when it comes to the best menswear deals. So, right now, you can get up to 35 percent off some of Huckberry’s Bestsellers, and those savings are seriously stylish. Go to it, my friends.
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  • Speaking of your next look for a summer wedding, start with an essential — seriously, an essential you can’t go anywhere without. That’d be one of the best summer suits, something I covered over at AskMen. Shop accordingly and stay cool (in style!) out there, folks.
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  • Beyond just the joy of crafting a custom hat, I also love the flair that a stylish timepiece can add to any ensemble. And to find a timepiece that’s inspired by the world of vinyl? Well, that’s a joy in and of itself, too. That’s why I was thrilled to learn more and write about VIEREN, a Canadian watch microbrand that just debuted a stunning gold, vinyl-inspired timepiece. Head over to Maxim.com to read more about it.

That’s going to drawn down the curtain on today’s Friday Read. Are any gears turning on your end about picking up a new custom hat from Heads of State, or trying out a new luxury watch or a stylish summer suit? If so, be sure to let me know on Twitter (or Threads), and in the meantime, have a great weekend and check back here for tomorrow’s Style Pick of the Week. See you out there, my friends!