Brad Lanphear

Articles by Brad Lanphear

Seiko’s $750 Speedtimer Chronograph Gets a New β€œEdo Purple” Dial - Gear Patrol

Technology August 8, 2026

Seiko continues its yearlong celebration of 145 years in business with a new quintet of limited-edition watches. This time, the connecting theme is color, with all five dials decorated in β€œEdo purpl...

TAG Heuer Adds Some 1980s Japanese Swagger to the Carrera Chronograph - Gear Patrol

Technology August 1, 2026

Team Ikuzawa began as a racing team in 1981, founded by famed Japanese driver Tetsu Ikuzawa. Under the guidance of his daughter Mai, it has grown into a global brand that spans motorsports, design, fοΏ½...

Citizen’s Affordable Automatic Skin Diver Watch Gets a Stunning Revamp - Gear Patrol

Technology July 29, 2026

After fueling the indie watch brand explosion for years with its Miyota movements, Citizen got in on the action when it debuted the Tsuoysa in 2022. Its attractive all-purpose looks, quality build anοΏ½...

Timex Taps an Old Friend for a Gorgeous $200 Daily-Wearing Watch - Gear Patrol

Technology July 28, 2026

When Todd Snyder stocked the original Marlin reissue in 2017, the designer’s seal of approval boosted Timex’s return to glory. It also helped legitimize a 34mm dress watch for men at a time when t...

From Subtle to Full Salute, Here Are the Best Watches Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary - Gear Patrol

Business July 5, 2026

July 4th, 2026, marks 250 years since a rag-tag group of colonial gentry declared independence from the largest, most powerful empire the world had ever seen, and the watch industry is getting in on οΏ½...

This $600 Dress Watch Dials in on the Year’s Hottest High-End Trends - Gear Patrol

Technology December 20, 2025

After slowly building momentum over the past few years, stone dials exploded onto the watch scene in 2025. What started as a buzzy trend among luxury watchmakers was quickly emulated by mid-tier and οΏ½...