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Redwood Movements Guide

Redwood Movements Guide

The Movement Guide: What's Inside Your Redwood Watch, and Why It Matters If you've been browsing our collection and found yourself wondering what...

In-Depth: The Recon v2 Pilot Watch

In 1946, as China descended into civil war, American war hero Claire Lee Chennault founded Civil Air Transport to fly supplies into active war zone...

In-Depth: The Vulcan Quad-Pulse Pilot Watch

In 1948, the British Ministry of Defence introduced the Mk 11, a highly precise and dependable timepiece suitable for military aircraft navigation....

Everything You Need to Know About Quad-Pulse Watches

1. Origins & Innovation: Where the VH31 Came From All Redwood Quad-Pulse watches are equipped with Seiko’s VH31 quartz movement. Introduced in ...

The Complete Guide to Solar Watch Movements

How They Work, Why They Matter, and Why You’ll Love Them You’re on a week-long mountain trek. You’ve packed light—every gram matters. You don’t hav...

In-Depth: The A-13 Quad-Pulse Pilot Watch

In 1964, the Department of Defense issued MIL-C-6499—a no-nonsense spec for a mechanical aircraft clock that demanded razor-sharp legibility: bold ...

In-Depth: The Type B Quad-Pulse Pilot Watch

In the tense years leading up to WWII, European powers launched massive efforts to modernize their armed forces. Aviation was advancing fast—and wi...

In-Depth: The Kilroy Quad-Pulse Field Watch

In the mid-1950s, U.S. military spec sheets laid the blueprint for what would become the definitive field watch. From MIL-W-6433/A to the later A17...

In-Depth: The Jetstream GMT Automatic Pilot Watch

After WWII, as the jet engine tore open the skies, commercial aviation was on the edge of a revolution. By 1952, the De Havilland Comet was blazing...

The Return of an Icon: Meet the Bonklip Bracelet

In the world of horology, few accessories have stood the test of time like the Bonklip bracelet. Beloved by collectors, adventurers, and style enth...

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Watch Strap

Your watch is more than just a tool to tell time—it’s an expression of personal style, a reliable companion on adventures, and sometimes even a sen...

Why Doesn’t the Second Hand Always Hit the Markers on My New Watch?

At Redwood Watches, we pride ourselves on crafting reliable, high-quality timepieces that combine functionality and style. However, one question we...

Shedding Light on Lume: The Glowing Feature of Redwood Watches

When it comes to watches, there’s something undeniably captivating about a timepiece that glows in the dark. At Redwood Watches, we use applied Sup...