If you’ve ever wanted a “skin-diver” watch but your deepest aquatic adventure is retrieving a dropped olive from a martini, the Shinola Duck Sport Watch ($550) is your spirit animal. Hand-assembled in Detroit, this 40mm powerhouse is as rugged as a Motor City pothole but significantly more attractive. With 10 ATM of water resistance, it’s

Most of us consider “deep-sea exploration” to be reaching for a dropped fry under the car seat, but the Wolbrook Skindiver II CNEXO ($699) is built for much cooler missions. Celebrating France’s legendary ocean agency, this 40mm steel beast features a matte green dial with indices so jumbo they’re visible from space (or at least

Finally, a watch that develops a better story than you do. The AVI-8 FlyBoy Eagle Squadron Automatic Bronze 85th Limited Edition ($450) is a tribute to the daring American pilots who jumped into WWII before it was fashionable. Forged in bronze, this 39mm automatic timepiece will naturally mature with a unique patina, so your wrist

For decades, the G-SHOCK was the watch you wore when you forgot how to be careful. Now, meet the GMWB5000 “All Metal” Series ($600), the original 1983 square design reimagined for the discerning man who still falls off things. This isn’t just a watch; it’s a wrist-mounted safe. Featuring a full metal case and bracelet,

Gentlemen, meet the watch that believes you have a secret life, even if your most dangerous mission today is choosing an avocado. The AVI-8 CVRT 3775A (pronounced “covert,” because being subtle is apparently a feature you pay extra for) is the compact, $450 tool built for “enthusiasts, by enthusiasts” who still wear a watch despite