Widespread adaptation of wrist watches occurred in the 1930’s ... is dirt and grime builds up on the bearings so that wheels (gears actually, the gears are referred to as wheels) can not ...

Photo by Zen Love for Gear Patrol Some watch winder proponents often cite it as a maintenance precaution for times when your automatic watch is not on your wrist. The theory goes something like this: ...

The Selectron was marketed as a “computer” for the wrist during the Space Race ... Brad Lanphear is an associate editor at Gear Patrol covering watches and style. Before joining the ...

If you’re concerned, replace your current running watch wrist band with a new one that isn’t made with forever chemicals. I’ve laid out how you can go about making sure a band you’re ...