Jorg Gray is best known for being the brand of watches which President Obama was wearing when he took office. The JG6500 watch Obama has been known for wearing, which is also worn by the Secret Service, wasn't actually an automatic but a quartz. When creating its new line of watches, Jorg Gray felt that the most powerful person in the world should have the option of wearing an … [Read more...] about Review of the Jorg Gray JG6500 automatic watch
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Review of the WeWood ‘Jupiter Black Gold TL’ wooden watch
Wooden Watches are not only fashionable, they're also environmentally friendly. WeWood, a producer of stylish wooden watches, plants a tree for each watch they sell. Over the past six years the company has planted almost half a million trees, helping to curtail deforestation. WeWood recently sent Examiner its new Jupiter Black Gold TL wooden watch, and after a month of wearing … [Read more...] about Review of the WeWood ‘Jupiter Black Gold TL’ wooden watch
Caddy Bay Collection ‘Carbon 10’ watch box displays your timepieces in style
Caddy Bay Collection 'Carbon 10' watch box [/caption]Cases that come with many watches are typically adequate for storage when not in use but they can often be bulky and you won't see the watch. For someone who's acquired several timepieces it can become a bit cumbersome to have multiple large single-watch boxes on their bureau or nightstand. That's especially true if you own … [Read more...] about Caddy Bay Collection ‘Carbon 10’ watch box displays your timepieces in style
Review: The Brillier Americana ‘Native Watch’ is a gorgeous work of art
Watchmaking is best associated with two countries: Switzerland and Japan. That wasn't always the case though. Before the Great Depression hit, America had played a much more prominent role in watch manufacturing than it does today. Brillier Watches wants to revitalize American watch production, by bringing manufacturing back to the United States with their new Brillier … [Read more...] about Review: The Brillier Americana ‘Native Watch’ is a gorgeous work of art
Review: Tense ‘Summit Multifunction Watch’ in dark sandalwood impresses
Tense Watches has been making stylish high-quality wooden watches by hand in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1971. Wooden cased watches have several benefits over metal ones, the most notable two of which are that they're extremely lightweight and made from renewable resources. Tense Watches further differentiates itself from other wooden watch manufacturers by creating their … [Read more...] about Review: Tense ‘Summit Multifunction Watch’ in dark sandalwood impresses
Review: Wolf ‘Cub’ winder with cover keeps your watch safe and running on time
Anyone who owns three or more watches can tell you that having to wind and set the time every time you go to put on an automatic watch that they've neglected to wear for more than a couple of days can be a pain. That's especially true if the timepiece in question has a date complication or other settings that must be readjusted every time the power reserve runs out. A watch … [Read more...] about Review: Wolf ‘Cub’ winder with cover keeps your watch safe and running on time
Review of the Jord ‘Dover Ebony and Rosewood’ wooden watch
When it comes to watches, Jord is setting itself apart from the crowd by creating unique timepieces made from sustainable resources: Wood. Despite the company's relatively young heritage, since Jord launched back in 2013 it has been producing fashionable watches that make great gifts for men and women. Jord sent Examiner one of its new Dover Ebony and Rosewoodwooden watches, … [Read more...] about Review of the Jord ‘Dover Ebony and Rosewood’ wooden watch
Review: SPGBK’s caramel bundle of ‘Skibo’ and ‘Thurman’ watches are a bargain
SPGBK, short for Springbreak, is a newer company which is producing quality inexpensive watches from sustainable resources. SPGBK aims to "bring eco-focused fashion products to modern culture." The company's name comes from its origin: Two fraternity brothers who grew up together in a small North Carolina town couldn't find a "cool watch to wear on the beach during college … [Read more...] about Review: SPGBK’s caramel bundle of ‘Skibo’ and ‘Thurman’ watches are a bargain