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Building Better Products, One Partner At a Time

One of the most rewarding parts of collaborating with other brands is being able to apply our observations and learnings from rigorous testing to the product development and design process. The relationship between field testing and development is at the core of our ethos and underpins our evergreen love for thoughtful, well-made goods. From our signature dive watch to our first foray into cycling, shop our collection of exclusive collaboration products produced in partnership with some of the best brands out there. For a limited time, save up to 25% when you shop our collaborations and as always, enjoy free shipping on all orders inside the United States.

Dims. x Gear Patrol Utility Cart

The original Dims. Barbican Trolley is one of Dims.’ most beloved designs, but it’s always been strictly an indoor-use item. We teamed up with the Dims. team to beef up the Barbican; we replaced the wooden handle with one in steel, upgraded the castors with rugged replacements and applied a brand new powder coat finish that is impervious to all manners of hard use. The result is the first-ever indoor/outdoor Barbican. Coming in an exclusive Gear Patrol navy, the Dims. x Gear Patrol Utility Cart is ready for just about anything you can throw at it.

Topo Designs x Gear Patrol Backpack Tote

The Topo Designs x Gear Patrol Backpack Tote began its life in Topo Designs’ archive. The original design had been retired in favor of more modern cuts, but we knew that with a few tweaks it could be revitalized. So we sat down with Topo’s product development team and began riffing. After several prototypes and copious testing, we had reengineered the backpack tote into a lightweight, smartly-configured everyday wear bag with four carrying methods. Produced in a single limited run, this collaboration is one of our most coveted collaborations yet.

Knickerbocker x Gear Patrol Overland Tee

Our first collaboration with the New York City-based fashion brand Knickerbocker is perhaps the closest to home. Having always been inspired by the City and companies that call it home, we were stoked to be able to collaborate with such a storied brand. And the artwork – commissioned from the ever-cool Joshua Minnich – is a loving hat tip to the perennial object of our obsession, the Land Rover. This comfortable tee is one part celebration, one part reminder to get out there and chase down that next adventure; once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Priority Bicycles x Gear Patrol Commuter Bike

It’s surprisingly difficult to find a simple, purpose-built commuter bike that is agile enough for the city and comfortable enough for daily riding. Long time Gear Patrol partner Priority Bicycles has been crushing the space for years, so when we decided we wanted to build a bike to our spec, there was no other name on the list of collaborators. The Commuter Bike is a unique build that expands on Priority Bicycle’s most revered model – the L Train – and is finished in the sleek, understated tones of the city. Find this exclusive model only at the Gear Patrol Store.

Hamilton x Gear Patrol Special Edition Dive Watch

Our first collaboration also happens to be the first of its kind. Never before had Hamilton worked so closely with a company to re-design one of its core models. Now, after more than a year since its launch, the Hamilton x Gear Patrol Special Edition Dive Watch is our most sought after product. Now on our third production run, this special edition watch has the kind of go-anywhere, do-anything versatility found in our favorite products. Find your new everyday wearer, only at the Gear Patrol Store.

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February 22, 2020 / Comments Off

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Up for Sale: One of Elvis Presley’s Favorite Watches & More Vintage Watches

This week in Found, our weekly roundup of cool vintage and pre-owned watches from around the internet, we’ve got an obscure but affordable Swiss automatic, one of the first Hamilton Ventura watches ever made and a strange but captivating 1960s skin diver watch for under $1K.

The Affordable Option: Cerberus DS Revue Thommen

Photo: Derek Dier

What We Like: If Revue Thommen is an obscure watchmaker, then Cerberus is even more so. Don’t worry about that too much, though — some otherwise great-looking vintage watches are priced well because they’re either too small for modern tastes or because of an unknown name on the dial. In this case, it’s the latter, but what’s important is that you’re getting a lot of the same quality and features as other Swiss-made automatic watches from the time. It has an elegantly simple case and dial with that ’70s sportiness, and at 42mm wide it’ll even fit those accustomed to more modern watch sizes.

From the Seller: Pristine original dial and screw-back case. The movement was cleaned and is accurately keeping time. The steel bracelet is even original to the watch.

The Icon: Hamilton Ventura

What We Like: There are a number of things that make the completely avant-garde Hamilton Ventura an iconic watch, including its association with Elvis Presley and its appearance in modern Hollywood movies. Most compelling, however, is that it represents a technological milestone as the first electric watch brought to market. This example is from that very first year of production, 1957 — and it’s even got “patent pending” on the dial.

From the Seller: The case is in fantastic condition overall showing normal wear consistent with age and use. Case back shows engraving that reads “Awarded to Martin Lennig for outstanding performance. General Electric. Breakthru 60.”

The Curveball: Vantage Sport Skin Diver

Photo: ThoseWatchGuys

What We Like: Vantage was a brand created by Hamilton to serve a lower price segment in the 1960s. This one has cool “skin diver” style and a manually wound movement, but it’s really the striking dial and handset that make this particular model stand out. And despite a somewhat banged-up bezel, it’ll wear well at 37.5mm wide.

From the Seller: The dial has some noticeable patina throughout. The case doesn’t show any plate loss. The movement was recently serviced & keeps great time.

Zen Love

Zen Love is Gear Patrol’s watch writer. He avoids the snooty side of the watch world, and seeks out food in NYC that resembles what he loved while living in Asia for over a decade.

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February 21, 2020 / Comments Off

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The Best Affordable Watches for Every Kind of Dad

No one knows your dad like you do, or can guess what kind of watch is right for him. Buying watches as gifts for others is hard, even when that person is close to you — maybe especially if he’s close. The good news is that, even if you totally misjudge Dad’s taste, the most important thing is that the gift is from you. Probably not every Father’s Day is going to be one where you give him a watch, but if it’s one of those years, these sub-$1,000 watches are a good place to start.

Geeky Dad: Casio World Time Digital Watch

This is a great option that just about anyone can afford. It’s got a nostalgic, retro-futuristic appeal, a lot of functionality, and is incredibly robust especially considering its price. All of this makes it a completely worry-free watch for almost any occasion.

Sporty Dad: Citizen Promaster Professional Diver

For the active dads out there, a sporty, rugged Citizen Promaster is a practical and satisfying choice. Citizen’s Eco Drive technology means the battery is charged by any light source, so it’ll never need to be changed. This will require some heftier wrists to be worn comfortably and regularly, with a diameter of 44mm wide — but if it fits the bill, it will serve Dad well for a long time.

Outdoorsy Dad: G-Shock Master of G Mudmaster

There’s a certain satisfaction to something that seems almost more like a piece of military equipment than a watch. If that’s something the dad in your life can appreciate, a number of G-Shocks probably match the description. The Mudman, however, just has that rough-and-tumble feel that seems like it would only get better by banging it up. It’s got all the specs to handle some abuse, like 200m of water resistance, and a lot of useful Casio tech as well.

Tool Watch Dad: Obris Morgan Nautilus

With a unique but pragmatic design, Obris Morgan introduces mechanical movements to this list. This is a tool watch with some character and a great Japanese automatic movement with the Miyota 9015. The Obris Morgan Nautilus offers 200m of water-resistance and strong value. At 41mm, it’s the kind of dive watch Dad can wear every day, whether to the office, swimming, or casually.

Retro Dad: Yema Superman Heritage

The Yema Superman offers a vintage dive watch aesthetic, modern dive watch specs with 300m water-resistance and sapphire crystal, and a solid ETA 2824-2 automatic Swiss movement. The suave dad that knows how to dress will appreciate the style Yema is offering backed up by thoughtful details and evident quality. The retro sizing of 39mm makes this versatile for a range of wrists, and more understated than the many bold-wearing dive watches on the market.

Analog Dad: Tissot Vissodate Automatic

What if your dad’s more of an analog guy with a nostalgic streak? The Tissot Vissodate is one of the best values out there with all the specs you’d want from a Swiss-made mechanical watch, like a sapphire crystal and automatic winding. At 40mm wide with a stout profile, this will wear modestly and handsomely, and is perfect for everyday duty with an understated retro flare.

Aviator Dad: Stowa Flieger Verus 40

Does your dad wear a leather bomber jacket and/or aviator sunglasses? That might be a good indicator of a candidate for a vintage-styled pilot watch like the Stowa Flieger Verus 40. Stowa is a German brand with legitimate history making pilot watches, and the Flieger Verus looks the part, is available in date and no-date as well as different movement versions, and remains very wearable at 40mm.

Weekend Warrior Dad: Victorinox I.N.O.X. Mechanical

This is a tough tool watch perfect for the dad who likes the outdoors and is rough on his wristwear. When first released in its quartz-powered version, Victorinox even put this watch through 130 tests more trying than normal wear would ever be — so you know it can handle anything. There are various colors, as well as diver models and more affordable quartz watches to choose from. This mechanical version offers a Swiss automatic movement for a pretty reasonable price.

Diver Dad: Seiko SPB053J1

This handsome and capable dive watch is one of the more premium among Seiko’s sub-$1,000 Prospex watches but, as always for the brand, it punches above its weight. Based on one of the brand’s most popular vintage dive watch models, the SPB053J1 is versatile and can easily do the job for a dad who just wants one tough, reliable watch to last for many years.

Motorhead Dad: Autodromo Group B

There’s a good chance that any dad out there who’s into cars in some form or another will also be able to appreciate a good watch. For those who are serious motorheads, the Autodromo Group B celebrates motorsport in a unique and fun way with some vintage cues and colorful dial options.

May 16, 2019 / Comments Off

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