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MKII Launches Guinea Pig Magazine

We?re absolutely thrilled to share the latest project from our friends at Mk II, the all new Guinea Pig zine. A zine, for the uninitiated, is generally defined as a low circulation, often ?handmade? publication that?s frequently on a topic of some obsessive interest to an enthusiast culture (zine is short for ?fanzine,? and they were commonly associated with underground music through the 80s and 90s). While a lot of brands have adopted the zine format and aesthetic to produce interesting marketing materials for the products they sell, that?s not what Guinea Pig is about. This first issue really isn?t about watches at all, but is more a celebration of the things that are important to Mk II and their various collaborators, and a great reminder that printed media can still be affecting in a way digital simply can?t. Check it out here.
Surfing and Adventure in the North Atlantic

In this new four part series entitled Lost Trac...