The reason people wear wristwatches is because of World War I
The wristwatch wasn’t created by the military but it certainly brought it into the mainstream.
That’s what an interesti…
This trendy watch strap was invented by French combat divers
With the surge in popularity of smart watches and the revival of the traditional wrist watch, timepieces and their associated accessories are flooding the market. One of the easiest ways to personalize a watch is with a new strap. Looking for something rugged with a pop of color? There are rubber straps available in every … Continued
The long-standing relationship between Rolex and the U.S. Navy SEALs
The keen-eyed viewer may have noticed Tyrone “Rone” Woods, played by James Badge Dale, sporting a Rolex Submariner 116610 in Michael Bay’s 2016 film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. Some may write this appearance off as a Holly…
The evolution of military timepieces from pocket watches to Rolexes to G-Shocks
The year is 1945 and U.S. forces are taking back Philippine Islands from the Japanese.
Lt. Col. Henry Mucci and his 133 Rangers are staging a daring rescue of allied POWs at the Cabanatuan prison camp. Mucci checks his watch; it’s time. At …