Now that the endless winter weather that has gripped much of the Northern hemisphere appears finally to be receding, it’s time to head outside for some much needed sunlight and fresh air. One of the great pleasures of outdoor activities, apart from actually being active, is acquiring new equipment and gear designed for your back-to-nature…
OTC was recently asked to contribute a photo to the British site Everyday Carry UK showing what our editor-in-chief has in his bag and on his person any given day. As bags and the stuff of life have always been a big part of OTC, we were happy to oblige. While the sack may change…
On occasion, we receive solicitations to review products or services that are not exactly in our wheelhouse – women’s footwear, for example. On occasion, we say, “sure, send it on over.” Such was the case when Casio asked us to take a look at their 2014 G-Shock watch collection. While we are not a watch…
Looking for some last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas? OTC has pulled together a few great options that will make it look like you spent days, not minutes, tracking down the best ideas. From a gift box subscription to the perfect shirt, some sharp watches to an exceptional pen, we’ve got you covered. Even some amazing…
Your watch is a personal expression of your personal style, and when it comes to picking that one special watch, we humbly suggest choosing the path less taken. Clearing out the clutter and upgrading to one special watch that has meaning to you beyond mere functionality is a great way to set your personal…
A few days before OTC decamped to the island of Nantucket, bastion of East Coast laid back preppy, we were thrilled to receive John Varvatos’ newest collaboration with Swiss watch maker Ernst Benz. Into the carry-on and off we went for a week on a famous, tiny island in the Atlantic ocean. The Ernst Benz by…
With the sharp rise of interest in high-end mechanical watches over the past several years, luxury brands like Rolex, IWC Panerai, Omega and Cartier have become interchangeable status objects – with glossy magazine ads, flashy websites and extensive marketing and “ambassador”campaigns to back it all up. Though each is certainly unique on its own, luxury…
I am a watch guy; not dedicated to one particular style or maker, my tastes run the gamut. Vintage, brand new, elegant complications or chunky dive watches; I like them all. I have become a bit of an evangelist about one thing though – I think people should wear mechanical watches or watches that don’t…
