The Journal

Welcome to the Vaer company blog, a one stop shop for all news related to our company, products, and manufacturing process. Whether you're a long-time supporter, or just discovering the brand, we hope this blog will demonstrate the progress we've made overthe past few years, and to demonstrate how our community of owners have continued to support our vision for a new era of American watchmaking.

Founder's Update No. 14: Our New Showroom, Holiday Guide, 2025 Progress

Founder's Update No. 14: Our New Showroom, Holiday Guide, 2025 Progress

It’s been six months since our last update, and we’ve made real progress across the board. We’ve launched new collections, expanded our team, navigated another wave of tariff changes, and continued...

Our Founder's Favorite Watches of 2025

Our Founder's Favorite Watches of 2025

One of the coolest parts of owning a watch company is the unique opportunity to build the watch of your dreams. Executing a single timepiece requires countless design decisions, and over the past n...

Surfing in Sinaloa: Vaer Sponsors Mexi Log Fest 2025

Surfing in Sinaloa: Vaer Sponsors Mexi Log Fest 2025

Mexi Log Fest, now in its tenth year, is a premier longboarding competition that brings together surfers from around the globe to rotating destinations in Mexico - this year was located in Mazat...

Inside the 2025 Vaer Design Survey Results

Inside the 2025 Vaer Design Survey Results

Each year, we run a design survey to give our customers a direct hand in shaping the future of our product lineup. The 2025 edition—our sixth annual survey—was the most detailed and well-participat...

Founder's Update No. 13: Tariffs, Trade & Our Progress in 2025

Founder's Update No. 13: Tariffs, Trade & Our Progress in 2025

As we near the halfway mark of 2025, and prepare for the summer ahead, we wanted to take a moment to share where we stand—what we’ve built in the first five months of the year, how we’re navigating...

Introducing Three New G2 Meridian GMTs: Batman, Gilt, and Green Join the Lineup

Introducing Three New G2 Meridian GMTs: Batman, Gilt, and Green Join the Lineup

The G2 Meridian GMT launched last year with a clear purpose: to bring the iconic functionality of a dual-time zone watch into a slimmer, more accessible, and USA-assembled format. Built on the foun...

A Style Guide to Field, Dive, and Chrono Watches

A Style Guide to Field, Dive, and Chrono Watches

There’s an old adage that a man only needs three accessories: a wedding band, a good pair of shoes, and a wristwatch. But that leaves an important question… what type of timepiece should I choose? ...

The History of NATO Watch Bands

The History of NATO Watch Bands

The origins of this fail-safe design can be traced back over 40 years to the early 1970s when it was issued as an optional accessory by the British Ministry of Defence. 

14 Reasons Why Vaer is the Perfect Watch for Your Next Big Date

14 Reasons Why Vaer is the Perfect Watch for Your Next Big Date

Whether you've been married for 50 years or are just starting a new relationship, making the most of your dating life can be a lot of work. While they say the best things in life are free, as every...

Founder's Update No. 12: Year End Review + Outlook for 2025

Founder's Update No. 12: Year End Review + Outlook for 2025

Before diving into our annual review, we want to take a moment to share an update on our efforts to support those impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Thanks to our incredible community, w...

5 Reasons to Buy the Vaer G2 GMT Watch

5 Reasons to Buy the Vaer G2 GMT Watch

We released our first GMT watch in 2022, with the release of the Swiss Made G7, which retailed at $1,199, and carried all the hallmarks of a luxury mechanical timepiece. Last year, in 2023 we fol...

Vaer 8 Year Anniversary

Vaer 8 Year Anniversary

Looking back at our company's earliest days, it’s often hard to define the exact date it all started. What began with an idea turned into a vision. That vision became a project, and the project eve...

Ghosts of the Flats: Angling for Bonefish in the Bahamas

Ghosts of the Flats: Angling for Bonefish in the Bahamas

This article is a write up for a short film with Will Phelps, to watch the film click here.In the world of fly fishing, few species embody the spirit of the chase quite like the bonefish. Known fo...

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Our Founder's Favorite Watches of 2024

Our Founder's Favorite Watches of 2024

One of the coolest parts of owning a watch company is the unique opportunity to build the watch of your dreams. Executing a single timepiece requires countless design decisions, and over the past e...

Vaer Hosts Venice Premiere for Latest Surf Film

Vaer Hosts Venice Premiere for Latest Surf Film

Here at Vaer, we tend to spend a lot more time working than partying, but every so often, the stars align, and we have a chance to bring our friends in the community together for a night of cold dr...

Bound for Baja: Exploring the Sea of Cortez

Bound for Baja: Exploring the Sea of Cortez

When asked if Vaer makes watches for women, our response is rooted in our philosophy and design principles. At Vaer, we believe in crafting watches for everyone, but especially for those who cheris...

5 Reasons Vaer Watches Are Made For Ocean Professionals

5 Reasons Vaer Watches Are Made For Ocean Professionals

At Vaer, we understand the unique challenges that come with building a career in the water - whether that means navigating the open-ocean, working as a fishing guide on remote rivers, or keeping pe...

Choosing Your Watch Movement: Quartz vs. Solar vs. Mechanical

Choosing Your Watch Movement: Quartz vs. Solar vs. Mechanical

When it comes to choosing a watch, one of the most crucial decisions involves selecting the type of movement that best suits your lifestyle. While all watches keep time, a watch’s movement has a hu...

What is a Screw-Down Crown on a Watch?

What is a Screw-Down Crown on a Watch?

At Vaer, all our watches are ocean-ready, with at least 100m of water resistance. A key component of making a durable water-resistant watch is the screw-down crown – a feature that sets our watches...

Founder's Update No. 10: Mid-Year Review + Goals for the Next 6 Months

Founder's Update No. 10: Mid-Year Review + Goals for the Next 6 Months

Today, we’re excited to share our tenth founder’s update email, providing a detailed overview of our recent progress in growing and improving Vaer. As we find ourselves halfway through 2024, with...

How Did Wristwatches Help the Allies Win WW2?

How Did Wristwatches Help the Allies Win WW2?

As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, we thought it would be a good time to reflect on the the pivotal role wristwatches played in World War II,...

The Story Behind Our USA-Built Ameriquartz Watch Movements

The Story Behind Our USA-Built Ameriquartz Watch Movements

As we approach Memorial Day, a time to honor the men and women who have served our nation, we also reflect on the spirit of American ingenuity and craftsmanship that has defined our history. At Va...

Introducing the Vaer C3/C5 Dirty Dozen: A Modern Take on a Wartime Classic

Introducing the Vaer C3/C5 Dirty Dozen: A Modern Take on a Wartime Classic

In the world of horology, few watches capture the imagination like the legendary "Dirty Dozen" field watches of World War II. These watches, built for British soldiers by twelve distinct Swiss m...

4 Ways Vaer Supports the Great Outdoors

4 Ways Vaer Supports the Great Outdoors

This Earth Day we wanted to highlight our ongoing efforts to protect and preserve the great outdoors and share a few insights on what makes our watches durable, long-lasting and easy to repair and ...