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Grand Rapids, Michigan
USA
Rover Haven is a maker of custom shell cordovan watch straps.
Light hearted writing about watches, life, and the intersection of watches and life.
In which the author confesses a lifelong interest in all things Bean, and especially their most interesting wristwatches, and considers their James Bond actor equivalents. Yes, someone has actually written a blog post on this subject.
Read MoreIn which a father-son weekend backpacking trip reveals the utility of a good, affordable dive watch.
Read MoreIn which the very rare Avirex store-branded 33 mm Hamilton field watch in virtually NOS condition joins the collection of Confusing Fall Warblers.
Read MoreIn which a long-deferred, classic, mini-grail joins the Rover Haven Essential Sinn Chronograph collection. Surprised?
Read MoreIn which the no-repeats rule is violated and a beautiful Heuer Bundeswehr arrives at Rover Haven. Here is a post for fans of Sinn and Heuer alike.
Read MoreIn which a father-son duo get stranded in Michigan's Upper Peninsula when an epic blizzard closes the highway. Lemonade from lemons -- click read more.
Read MoreA few new 33 mm Hamilton field watches join the flock. Tired of this yet? You can always show this to your spouse as proof that you aren't the craziest watch collector he or she knows.
Read MoreI've added a few more 33 mm Hamilton Field watches to the flock of Confusing Fall Warblers. Although as a genus we could hardly call this watch "rare," some of the species are certainly unusual. Click the Read More link below to find out.
Read MoreIn which we discuss an affordable homage and a premium tribute. Mk II and Omega fans take note!
Read MoreIn which the discussion of what makes a good tribute or reissue, and what constitutes an homage watch, is continued. Lots of watches here, so click on Read More!
Read MoreI love vintage watches as much as the next guy, but I like a tastefully updated classic too. Read More to see some watches I think are respectful homages, spot-on reissues, or tasteful tributes to their original inspirations.
Read MoreThe story of a few more of my favorite watches. If you like pilots and navigators you will appreciate these. Click Read More to get the full story.
Read MoreA special customer asked for a small gentleman's bag for his everyday carry items, to be made out of No. 8 shell cordovan. Click Read More to learn all about it. I think this bag might be one of a kind...
Read MoreReduce, reuse, recycle, right? Rover Haven has made its first ammo strap from a 50-year old Mauser M48 ammunition pouch. Click Read More, to, um, read more.
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Read MoreRecently I picked up a new 33 mm Hamilton with military provenance. Click Read More below to see how the flock of Confusing Fall Warblers has grown.
Read MoreIn which the family goes on an underwater geocaching adventure, and a Marathon Maple Leaf SAR performs flawlessly. Click Read More to see for yourself.
Read MoreThe second installment of the Watches of Rover Haven; click Read More below.
Read MoreAt Rover Haven, the love of good watches is key to our customer relationships. This first blog post shows some Rover Haven favorites. Click on the Read More link below.
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