Brigade Watch Co.
Brigade in the Field
See the Media Highlights of the Watches From Brigade Throughout the Internet
June 21, 2026
1 Year With The Brigade Subcommander
Ironically, the biggest downside of wearing the Brigade Subcommander for a full year was that I did not wear all my other watches.
June 15, 2026
Brigade Subcommander Overview and Story Time
Listen to the story about a Stolen Brigade Subcommander and how it was found later in the secondary market.
June 05, 2026
Brigade Pioneer
The Pioneer sits squarely within a modern watchmaking movement that seeks to reinterpret mid-century tool watches through a contemporary lens — and that is completely in lock step with what Brigade has always been about...
January 08, 2026
Brigade Hurricane 5 Month Review
5 months on the wrist with the Brigade Hurricane now. This is my review of the Hurricane and what I like about it, with a few suggestions for improvement. Overall excellent timepiece imo.
November 28, 2025
Why You SHOULDN"T Go Swiss for Simple Watches
I am going to explain why you shouldn't buy a more expensive Swiss watch for something simple like a Pilot's Watch. I compare the IWC Spitfire to the Brigade Hurricane.
August 31, 2025
Brigade Watches
Brigade Hurricane wears its identity on its sleeve and is clearly inspired by the IWC Mk Series (Mk XVIII being the nearest competition). This inspiration isn’t a direct one for one - the specs are most similar to the Mk XVIII however, the patina on the lume for the 12...
July 19, 2025
Analyzing The Brigade Subcommander
Brigade also documented their design process publicly, an unusual level of transparency for such a young brand and in a niche of the watch space that is often hyper covetous of their secrets. This thoughtful approach gives the Subcommander a sense of authenticity...
March 22, 2025
The Brigade Watch Company Subcommander: the Everyman's 5517 MILSUB
Of all the watches that I have on my "unobtainable" wishlist, there is one that sits above everything else: the Rolex 5517 MILSUB. Having handled 4-digit Submariners, I know that there is much to desire in terms of fit and finish, but the allure is still there to me.
March 22, 2025
Brigade Subcommander and the watch it pays homage
Whenever they say you join the brigade, you actually do feel like that means something. In closing, I think that the Brigade Subcommander is probably one of the best bang-for-buck watches that money can buy right now.