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Blake Buettner
Blake is a Wisconsin native who’s spent the past decade covering the people, products, and brands that make the watch world a little more interesting. Blake enjoys the practical elements that watches bring to everyday life, from modern Seikos to vintage Rolex. He is an avid writer and photographer with a penchant for classic cars, non-fiction literature, and home-built mechanical keyboards.
Article / News & Releases
Parmigiani Fleurier Brings The Past To Life With La Rose Carrée
My first trip over to Switzerland covering this industry had me visiting the town of …
Article / Hands-On
Hands-On With The Upcoming Marin Instruments Skin-Diver
I don’t envy young brands looking to make their mark in the ~$1,000 dive watch category. Finding acceptance with a clean sheet design is no …
Article / News & Releases
Mr. Porter Reveals 10 Year Anniversary Collection
The online fashion destination Mr. Porter is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year (and they’re in good company) with a collection of watches from 10 …
Article / Featured
Baltic Flexes With New Limited Editions for Revolution and Perpétuel
Baltic continues to carry momentum after their first Only Watch appearance (which brought $50k) with the release of new limited edition watches for Revolution Magazine, …
Article / Editorial
Opinion: The Case For Future Vintage Watches
There’s an adage that goes something like “buy fewer, but better things” which I like to keep in mind around this time of year. The …
Article / News & Releases
Brew Goes 8-Bit Retro With New Chronograph
We’ve had no shortage of retro-future throwback style watches this year, from A100 ‘Ripley’ Casios to Hamilton’s PRS, and now Brew is jumping in on …
Article / News & Releases
Roue Gives A Nod To Old School Racers With New TPS and CHR Chronographs
Roue is back at it with a new TPS and a trio of new CHR chronographs, each meant to honor a different automotive icon of …
Article / News & Releases
The Oris Big Crown Pointer Date Caliber 403 Goes Mainstream
One of our favorite releases from Oris this year was the Hölstein Edition 2021, a limited edition Big Crown Pointer Date that paired a beautiful …
Article / News & Releases
Norqain Hits Night Mode With New NEVEREST Night Sight
Norqain only just released their new Neverest model this summer, and they haven’t taken their …