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EVENT: Launching Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine at our HQ (was a lot of fun)
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EVENT: Launching Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine at our HQ (was a lot of fun)

On Monday, October 29 we threw a party to celebrate the launch of our new magazine. At least that’s what we said the party was about.…
LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG
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LIST: 8 watches under 10,000 CHF we’d love to see win at GPHG

In about a week’s time (November 9 Swiss time, to be exact), the watch industry’s night of nights – the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève…
INTRODUCING: Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine Edition 1, now available in the shop
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INTRODUCING: Time+Tide’s NOW Magazine Edition 1, now available in the shop

It was the kind of unanswerable question only a toddler could ask. We were sitting in a sun-warmed café window-seat early one morning, and the…
VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic 
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VIDEO: An ideal daily diver, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe in black ceramic 

Blancpain’s Bathyscaphe is one of those rare, chameleonic watch designs. A watch that, broadly speaking, owes great fidelity to its primogenitor, but a watch that…
INSIGHT: Spies, dives, and an Academy prize – a brief Blancpain history of the dive watch
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INSIGHT: Spies, dives, and an Academy prize – a brief Blancpain history of the dive watch

They say legends aren’t born, they’re made. And the immortal story of the archetypal diver’s watch, Blancpain’s Fifty Fathoms, is as legendary as they come.…
ANNOUNCING: We are selling Seiko’s latest stunning Cocktail Time, the Fuyugeshiki ‘Winter Scene’ SRPC97J1 
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ANNOUNCING: We are selling Seiko’s latest stunning Cocktail Time, the Fuyugeshiki ‘Winter Scene’ SRPC97J1 

Take two parts dial, one part case, one part movement and two dashes of typical Seiko value and you have a recipe for a particularly tasty…
VIDEO: Looking back to the future with Rado’s Tradition Captain Cook Mark III
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VIDEO: Looking back to the future with Rado’s Tradition Captain Cook Mark III

The other day we showed you the very heritage-inspired Captain Cook Mark II from Rado. Well, now it’s time for the other side of the…
EDITOR’S PICK: Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono – greater than the sum of its parts?
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EDITOR’S PICK: Tudor’s Black Bay Chrono – greater than the sum of its parts?

Editor’s note: The thing I love most about Tudor is their capacity to surprise. They get me every single time. I mean, every time a…
VIDEO: Diving into the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III
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VIDEO: Diving into the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Ocean Commitment III

Earlier this year, Blancpain announced the third generation of their charitable champion — the Blancpain Ocean Commitment III, a limited edition take on their iconic…
VIDEO: Seiko’s Australia-only limited edition, and how to get your hands on one (for a good cause)
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VIDEO: Seiko’s Australia-only limited edition, and how to get your hands on one (for a good cause)

There are few things we like more than a limited edition Seiko, and one of those things is a limited edition Seiko that has been…
VIDEO: The Rado Heritage Captain Cook Tradition Mark II – when 37mm packs a big punch
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VIDEO: The Rado Heritage Captain Cook Tradition Mark II – when 37mm packs a big punch

Last year, Rado had a breakthrough, heritage-inspired hit with their Captain Cook, a slightly quirky 37mm diver. This year they’ve doubled down on the Captain,…
SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 15, October 2018 – a heavy metal month
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SPOTTED! By AG: Dispatch 15, October 2018 – a heavy metal month

October was a fun month for watch-spotting, with no discernible theme, other than perhaps gold? Even then, we kept things real — here’s a look at…
EVENT: 4 watches & 4 quotes from the Australian launch of the new Grand Seiko quartz GMT calibre
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EVENT: 4 watches & 4 quotes from the Australian launch of the new Grand Seiko quartz GMT calibre

During the week, we were privileged to host the official Seiko Australia launch of the Grand Seiko GMT Quartz Calibre at a Melbourne restaurant called…
INTRODUCING: Grace in the skies and now on the land – Breitling’s Premier Collection
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INTRODUCING: Grace in the skies and now on the land – Breitling’s Premier Collection

In case you’ve been living under a rock this past year and a bit, ever since industry great Georges Kern took hold of the reins…
EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back at the best heritage releases of 2017
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EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back at the best heritage releases of 2017

Editor’s note: Heritage is no longer a thing of the past — it’s here to stay. Retro-inspired watches are no longer just a little something…
VIDEO: A classical beauty – IWC’s Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years” 
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VIDEO: A classical beauty – IWC’s Portugieser Hand-Wound Eight Days Edition “150 Years” 

When you’ve been around for 150 years you can afford to take the long view when it comes to the vagaries of fashion and trends,…
HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s dressy GMT – the SBGM235
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HANDS-ON: Grand Seiko’s dressy GMT – the SBGM235

Most of Grand Seiko’s mechanical watches are built around one base — the 9S calibre, which turns 20 years old this year. The brand has…
IN-DEPTH: The 42mm Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Power Reserve (PAM01537), the little Panerai that could …
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IN-DEPTH: The 42mm Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT Power Reserve (PAM01537), the little Panerai that could …

Story in a second: All the complications you could possibly want in a Panerai, in a small(er) package. There’s something about Panerai that I’ve always found…
HANDS-ON: Big-hearted – the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase
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HANDS-ON: Big-hearted – the IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase

Few things are as tactile and pleasing as manually winding a watch, and I’ve got to say the levels of satisfaction achieved in watching the…
INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supersonic
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INTRODUCING: The Bremont Supersonic

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the supersonic aircraft, Concorde, Bremont have just released a trio of limited-edition models that not only pay homage but also…
HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it – the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT
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HANDS-ON: Quartz, but not as you know it – the Grand Seiko SBGN007 GMT

Quartz isn’t something that comes across my desk too often, so you know when it does that it’s something special — and this Grand Seiko…
IN-DEPTH: Perfectly suited to summer – the IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph
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IN-DEPTH: Perfectly suited to summer – the IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph

The story in a second: The sportiest member of the Portugieser family is busy living its best life. IWC’s Portugieser family is, large diameter aside,…
INTRODUCING: Made for adventuring over and under seas – the Grand Seiko Sport Collection Spring Drive GMT Limited Edition SBGE245
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INTRODUCING: Made for adventuring over and under seas – the Grand Seiko Sport Collection Spring Drive GMT Limited Edition SBGE245

There are certain (and few) movements in watchmaking that truly define a brand. Seiko’s Spring Drive is one of them. Unveiled by the Japanese manufacturer…
EDITOR’S PICK: 5 fast and furious car and watch pairings with investment potential
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EDITOR’S PICK: 5 fast and furious car and watch pairings with investment potential

Editor’s note: The worlds of watches and cars have long been intertwined. Sharing countless similarities in their design and engineering, not to mention many and varied…
EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back on the greatest Rolex releases of the year
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EDITOR’S PICK: Looking back on the greatest Rolex releases of the year

Editor’s note: Well, it’s October, so it’s fair to say that the year is — like the mainspring of a watch left on the bedside table…
WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105
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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chad’s vintage Seiko 6105

It’s a tale as old as time: Chad meets watches, Chad meets Seiko, Chad meets Instagram, and the rest is, as we say, history. In…
EDITOR’S PICK: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five – still one of the best value offerings for the price
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EDITOR’S PICK: The Oris Divers Sixty-Five – still one of the best value offerings for the price

Editor’s note: The Divers Sixty-Five from Oris might be a few years old now, but that in no way, shape or form makes it any…
LIST: History repeating – 5 watch trends we can expect to see more of next year
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LIST: History repeating – 5 watch trends we can expect to see more of next year

The end of the year is fast approaching, and it’s about this time that the questions begin. “Hey Cam, what watches do you think we’ll…
LIST: The watches we bought because someone told us to
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LIST: The watches we bought because someone told us to

Humans are, by and large, social creatures. We thrive in communities, and derive strength, support and inspiration from others. At least, that’s the view if…
EDITOR’S PICK: Tissot’s PRS 516 Automatic Small Second is the most fun you can have with three hands
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EDITOR’S PICK: Tissot’s PRS 516 Automatic Small Second is the most fun you can have with three hands

Editor’s note: Had someone mentioned word of a sporty, steel-cased watch with a ceramic bezel and a very clear automotive inspiration, my first thought would…
HANDS-ON: Fancy a date? How about the Nomos Tangente neomatik 41 Update
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HANDS-ON: Fancy a date? How about the Nomos Tangente neomatik 41 Update

Surely there is no more contentious complication in the world of watchmaking than a seemingly humble date display? It’s hard to believe that something so…
EDITOR’S PICK: Worth suiting up for – the Cartier Drive de Cartier Moon Phases
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EDITOR’S PICK: Worth suiting up for – the Cartier Drive de Cartier Moon Phases

Editor’s note: More and more men are opting for tailored suits and a properly fitted outfit. Harking back to the days of style, when refinement and…
EDITOR’S PICK: The 6 most overused words in the watch industry
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EDITOR’S PICK: The 6 most overused words in the watch industry

Editor’s note: I first wrote this story back in April 2017. And, in those more innocent days, I hoped I’d become a better person and…
NEWS: Breitling is the latest member of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, and why it matters
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NEWS: Breitling is the latest member of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie, and why it matters

If you’re not familiar with the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (AKA the FHH), it’s one of the industry’s peak bodies, founded in 2005 to…
INTRODUCING: The three amigos – Zenith’s Defy Zero G dons Mexican affair
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INTRODUCING: The three amigos – Zenith’s Defy Zero G dons Mexican affair

Around these horological parts, we really love a good four-letter acronym – SIHH, GPHG, COSC … I think you get the idea. In fact, have…
HANDS-ON: Put a smile on your dial – the Bell & Ross BR 01 Laughing Skull
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HANDS-ON: Put a smile on your dial – the Bell & Ross BR 01 Laughing Skull

If there’s one thing Bell & Ross love more than aviation, it’s skulls. They have been regularly releasing models adorned with the macabre motif since…
INTRODUCING: A tourbillon for your every day – the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon
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INTRODUCING: A tourbillon for your every day – the Moser Pioneer Tourbillon

Expertly finished cases, captivating fumé dials, and incredibly fine watchmaking … these are a few of our favourite Moser things. And, once again, all three…
VIDEO: A closer look at Drake’s sexy Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM 69
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VIDEO: A closer look at Drake’s sexy Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM 69

In Las Vegas, a little over a week ago, rapper Drake was spotted wearing the Richard Mille Erotic Tourbillon RM 69 at his concert at…
INTRODUCING: Smaller, but still smart – the Montblanc Summit 2 
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INTRODUCING: Smaller, but still smart – the Montblanc Summit 2 

One thing you can be sure of with smart/connected watches is the regular (if not annual) upgrade. It’s true for all the big players in…
HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph – sporty, steel and oh-so stylish
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HANDS-ON: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph – sporty, steel and oh-so stylish

It’s hard to overstate the significance of the Polaris collection for Jaeger-LeCoultre. In a world dominated by the round steel sports watch, JLC’s line-up has…
RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer … and to the future
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RECOMMENDED READING: Jean-Claude Biver looks back at TAG Heuer … and to the future

Jean-Claude Biver is one of the watch industry’s enduring forces — a charismatic leader who looms, larger than life, over much of the modern history…
HANDS-ON: An extra dose of speed – the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Aston Martin Special Edition
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HANDS-ON: An extra dose of speed – the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Aston Martin Special Edition

At the March 2018 Geneva Motor Show, TAG Heuer announced a new partnership with Aston Martin. Being named as the “Official Partner, Official Watch Partner,…
WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chris’s Tudor Black Bay Bronze
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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Chris’s Tudor Black Bay Bronze

Every life is worth living, so why not show off your patina? That’s exactly what I imagine went through Chris’s head when he first lay eyes on Tudor‘s…
LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now – the 2018 edition
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LIST: 5 watches under $5k that you can buy right now – the 2018 edition

While on occasion I do like to splurge and treat myself to that extra shot of espresso in my morning latte, I’m not exactly loaded…
NEWS: Battle of the brands – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born
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NEWS: Battle of the brands – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in A Star Is Born

When ‘Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Shallow (A Star Is Born)‘ came up on my Discover Weekly Spotify playlist, it caught my attention for three…
VIDEO: Smaller, thinner – the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X
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VIDEO: Smaller, thinner – the Seiko Astron GPS Solar 5X

Most of the watches we talk about here at Time+Tide are mechanical — if there’s a battery involved, the watch has to be pretty special…
VIDEO: The disruptor – a closer look at TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon in black ceramic 
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VIDEO: The disruptor – a closer look at TAG Heuer’s Carrera Heuer 02 Tourbillon in black ceramic 

Owning a tourbillon is a dream for many watch-loving folks. The little, eternally whirling cages, designed to counteract the effects of gravity on a timepiece’s…
EDITOR’S PICK: Want the ladies to notice your watch? Here are 5 steps to impress
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EDITOR’S PICK: Want the ladies to notice your watch? Here are 5 steps to impress

Editor’s note: We all love a little bit of attention, right? And for a watch guy, one of the best feelings in the world is when…
VIDEO: Rado’s HyperChrome Ultra Light lives up to the name
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VIDEO: Rado’s HyperChrome Ultra Light lives up to the name

For me, the HyperChrome Ultra Light is one of the coolest, cleanest watches in Rado’s collection. Yes, Rado’s heritage collection is earning some serious cred,…
VIDEO: The viper strikes! TAG Heuer’s Carrera Calibre 02 Tourbillon Tête de Vipère
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VIDEO: The viper strikes! TAG Heuer’s Carrera Calibre 02 Tourbillon Tête de Vipère

As far as cool watch names go, this watch has one of the coolest: I mean, the head of the viper — it doesn’t get…
NEWS: More than Moonwatches – these are the Omegas you can expect to spot in new moon film First Man
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NEWS: More than Moonwatches – these are the Omegas you can expect to spot in new moon film First Man

If you happen to be a watch fan or a space enthusiast, this Thursday in Australia is the day you’ve been waiting for, with the…
EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph
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EDITOR’S PICK: From $6k to $60k, 6 reasons to love a classic chronograph

Editor’s note: When I began the hunt for my first “good” watch I came up with a list of certain criteria: a black dial, 40…
EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs?
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EDITOR’S PICK: Can TAG Heuer’s affordable tourbillon match it with the big dogs?

Editor’s note: An affordable Swiss-made tourbillon. Words like that were once considered something of an oxymoron. That all changed, however, when in 2016, TAG Heuer’s Carrera…
VIDEO: Holding the last watch that walked on the moon in your hand (and quietly freaking out)
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VIDEO: Holding the last watch that walked on the moon in your hand (and quietly freaking out)

Nothing hints at the story of a watch more than its imperfections. A thick scratch across the crystal. Could that have been a motorbike accident?…
HANDS-ON: A Panerai for the suit and tie – the Luminor Due PAM00943
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HANDS-ON: A Panerai for the suit and tie – the Luminor Due PAM00943

It would be easy to dismiss the Luminor Due — Panerai’s latest fully fledged line — as a collection oriented towards women. After all, it’s…
INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer – streamlined and launched in luxury
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INTRODUCING: The Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer – streamlined and launched in luxury

In my eyes there’s no better backdrop than the French Riviera to launch a luxury dive watch. And it seems Ulysse Nardin think so too,…
WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin”
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WHAT SEALED THE DEAL: On Nathan’s Omega Speedmaster “Tintin”

The story of Omega’s Speedmaster “Tintin” is the tale of a watch that almost never was. The same goes for Nathan and his red-and-white chequered…
NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection
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NEWS: All watches sell at Sotheby’s auction of Robin Williams’ collection

Last month, we filled you guys in on “6 oddball watches of an oddball comedian”, following the announcement that Sotheby’s would be auctioning various collections…
LIST: 5 of the greatest watch moments on Antiques Roadshow
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LIST: 5 of the greatest watch moments on Antiques Roadshow

I have a not-so-secret love in my heart for Antiques Roadshow — specifically the UK version, but the US version is pretty good, too. If you’re…
MY MONTH WITH: The Tudor Black Bay GMT
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MY MONTH WITH: The Tudor Black Bay GMT

When the Tudor Black Bay GMT debuted this year at Basel it would’ve been easy to describe it as being overshadowed by the much-hyped Rolex…
WATCHSPOTTING: 5 watches that chart Tom Hardy’s career from This Means War to Venom
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WATCHSPOTTING: 5 watches that chart Tom Hardy’s career from This Means War to Venom

We have a bit of a man crush in the Time+Tide office on English actor Tom Hardy. After a film debut in Ridley Scott’s Black…
HANDS-ON: Historical pedigree – the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 42mm
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HANDS-ON: Historical pedigree – the Zenith Chronomaster El Primero 42mm

Here at Time+Tide we are constantly finding ourselves getting caught up in what’s new and improved – taking it upon ourselves to keep you guys…
EDITOR’S PICK: Need to grab & go? Take a look at these Seiko Prospex divers
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EDITOR’S PICK: Need to grab & go? Take a look at these Seiko Prospex divers

Editor’s note: As much as I enjoy my morning ritual of choosing, winding, and setting my watch for the day ahead, I am not a morning…