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Grant Steel

Fav Watch: IWC Mark XX – timeless, reliable, and built for success.

Grant Steel
IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire IW326805: A Timeless Fusion of Aviation and Craftsmanship

The IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic Spitfire IW326805 masterfully intertwines aviation heritage with modern horological excellence. Drawing inspiration from the legendary British Supermarine Spitfire, this timepiece encapsulates precision, durability, and understated elegance—a tribute to both the skies and the art of watchmaking. A Storied Legacy in Aviation Timekeeping IWC

by Grant Steel, Mar 03, 2025

The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto

A Groundbreaking Chiming Watch The world of horology is filled with countless innovations, from cutting-edge materials to high complications that chime, track celestial events, and more. Yet, it’s not often we see an independent brand bring such a fascinating chiming complication to market at an accessible price point. Enter

by Grant Steel, Feb 28, 2025

Rolex Explorer 36 (Reference 124270): A Timeless Classic with Investment Potential

The Rolex Explorer 36, specifically the Oyster 36 mm in Oystersteel (Reference 124270), is a watch that effortlessly blends understated elegance with rugged functionality. Priced at $7,350 MSRP, this timepiece embodies Rolex’s legacy of precision and durability, originally designed for adventurers and explorers. But beyond its appeal as

by Grant Steel, Feb 25, 2025

IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 "Black Aces": A Discontinued Gem Worth Collecting

IWC Schaffhausen has long reigned supreme in the realm of pilot’s watches, crafting aviation-inspired timepieces that blend precision with iconic design. Among its standout creations, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Automatic 41 "Black Aces" (Ref. IW326905) shines—literally—thanks to its groundbreaking full luminous dial, a first

by Grant Steel, Feb 24, 2025

A Deep Dive into Weiss Watch Company and the Limited Edition Titanium Black DLC Field Watch

Weiss Watch Company is one of the few modern brands proudly championing American watchmaking. Founded by master watchmaker Cameron Weiss, the company set out in 2013 to revive the lost art of producing timepieces on U.S. soil, crafting components in-house and assembling watches in California. Over the past decade,

by Grant Steel, Feb 21, 2025

RGM 801/40-CE: Artisanal American Craftsmanship

When talking about independent watchmaking in the United States, RGM (founded by master watchmaker Roland G. Murphy) stands out as a beacon of American horological craftsmanship. Nestled in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, RGM has been meticulously producing timepieces that pay tribute to the golden era of American pocket watches. Their in-house

by Grant Steel, Feb 19, 2025

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