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Seiko's 1960s dive watch icon is back in black and white. Meet the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster SLA077 & SLA079.
The ThinKing required all of the master watchmaker's genius to make it the thinnest mechanical watch in the world, which measures just 1.65mm.
Easter Arabic numerals carry some of the most luxurious connotations in the watch industry, and these are the best watches to find them on.
The PRX Robot Grendizer stands to entice a whole new audience to one of the strongest entry-level mechanical watches.
The '60s were a particularly groovy and innovative time for watchmaking, especially thanks to Seiko.
Lightweight and with a high-revving engine, the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF is the watch embodiment of a rapid sports car.
From Citizen roots to shutting down, HMT watches still offer plenty of value - but getting one is a different story.
The Credor Eichi II has a limited production of 20 watches per year, but this special limited collection GZLT999 Wako Edition is the rarest.
Tourbillons can be many things, but can they be affordable? These five watches are proof that they can.
1,000 meters water-resistant for less than US$1,000 - this retro dive watch's value proposition is pretty hard to beat.
With Credor largely sheltered in Japan, we dig into the history of Seiko's secretive brand and its defining characteristics.
Viral Olympic sport shooter Yusuf Dikeç has become beloved for his nonchalant aura at the Olympic Games - but what watch is he wearing?
The smallest modern King Seiko to date tells the story of how influential Ivy League style has been on Japanese fashion, with a new 36mm…
We all know and love Seiko and Casio, but what about lesser-known, but equally as amazing brands from Japan?
The Pogue is back.
What is lug-to-lug, and why does it matter? Zach explores the idea, and gives some examples.
The Japanese movement powerhouse is well-known for its use in microbrands - but there's much more to it.
Who lives in a Spinnaker under the sea? SpongeBob SquarePants!
From affordable micro-rotor micros to high-end wonders pushing the complication forward.
Makina's latest devilish release is the most refined yet.
Imagine a Swatch Skin collection with Taylor Swift album covers printed on the dials.
The new mid-size variants sport gradient dials and an ETA 2892-based movement.
There are plenty of iconic watch ads, as well as some infamous ones, but what are the ads which resonated most with our team?
Chongqing-based Qin Gan releases the follow-up to his highly limited debut, the Pastorale II, with improvements across the board.
Designed by Gérald Genta, launched as a quartz model, and iterated upon over the next decade, it's a fun-filled model from Omega's past.
Wherever you saw your first Hublot, chances are you saw it on the wrist of a celebrity. With bold, industrial designs that transcend both luxury…
An intense red piece unique for Andrew Morgan has become the first-ever Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto collaboration available for all.
Seiko's entry-level GMT movement has been making the rounds, most recently landing in the Presage Cocktail Time GMT.
Seiko goes back to years past to unveil the new quartet of King Seiko KS1969 models.
Some of the best independent watchmakers out there are family business, but these are true examples of the skill running in the family.
As far as chronometer certifications go, there’s no standard that is more misunderstood than the one set by METAS. We explain what it entails.
Audemars Piguet's [RE]Master 02 is a bellwether for a growing trend in modern watch design: a return to brutalism.
For the 50th anniversary of the brand, the Gérald Genta Credor Locomotive returns as a 300-piece limited edition in titanium.
Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.
Nivada Grenchen's stylish vintage F77 reissue welcomes a thoroughly modern meteorite dial to its titanium case: a winning combination.
Buffy looks to the Swingin' Sixties to find out more about a Rolex cocktail watch that, just like a chameleon, easily changed colour.
Just a few years after releasing the ever-popular 20MAS, Seiko returns with three new and improved variants - 24MAS, anyone?
Mr Enthusiast reveals inspiration behind Toledano & Chan, his new brand honouring 1970s design, materials, and quirks.
Japanese independent Naoya Hida delves further into Art Deco inspiration and artisanal watchmaking with its 2024 releases.
Few brands can match the quirkiness of Seiko in the 1990s, and Buffy feels it may be time for some of it to return.
Last week, this pocket watch became the most expensive piece of Titanic memorabilia ever sold at auction.
The latest team up between Bulgari and Tadao Ando results in a mesmerising series of Serpenti watches with marquetry-like dials.
After his WWE Wrestlemania 40 win, Cody Rhodes received something a lot more precious than a championship belt.
It’s a common sentiment that mechanical watches last forever when properly maintained. But, is there really much truth to that?
Chris Martin of Coldplay is known as an ambassador of love and now there is a Time For Love watch benefitting the Love Button Global…
Do you feel like it's finally time for your kid to inherit the watch you've been wearing? Better check if it's worthy first.
There are few manual winding watches for under $500. Thankfully, Timex has you covered.
The black-dialled Carrera Glassbox Chronograph seemed the perfect fit for a recently-out-of-retirement stuntman, back for one last job.
What's next in the vicious cycle of fashion trends? Buffy thinks it's time for Y2K.
Milestones are a common reason (or excuse) for collectors to buy new watches. Jason Kelce had the best excuse of them all for his commissioned…
Left-field but classical, large but elegant - Felipe Pikullik's new watch has plenty to impress with.
The Collins Dictionary defines a cocktail watch as "a women's designer watch intended to be worn with formal evening dress as a piece of jewellery.”…
Come for the G-Shocks and Seikos, but stay for the tourbillon-equipped independents and daily wearer Breguets.
Marky Mark got Wild (One) on his recent Late Show with Stephen Colbert appearance.
Grand Seiko has just debuted a new 38mm 62GS case, and these two new models are the first to use a hi-beat calibre and titanium…
This fiery GMT celebrates the 20th anniversary of Grand Seiko's 9R Spring Drive movement line with aplomb.
With the F1 star ditching Mercedes (and therefore IWC) in favour of Ferrari, he'll need his very own Richard Mille model.
Stealthy, modern and retro all at once, this is a new take on a field watch.
You asked for it.
This should shed some light onto what goes on behind the caseback of that microbrand you've been eyeing.
Would you choose the revival of an early quartz diver, or a simple but capable GMT?
Adam dives into the history and particularities of a oft-overlooked vintage Omega.
Originating in the Philippines and made for US soldiers during the Vietnam War, these unique bracelets tell a rich story.
This bracelet is cheeky, but it's also a waist of time.
The Grand Seiko SBGA469, SLGH011, and SLGH019 are three interesting watches best seen 'in the metal'. But they can only be purchased exclusively online.
Making the most of an ETA hand-wound classic, Maen introduce a properly refined integrated-bracelet proposition.
Zach encounters a true first-world watch problem after acquiring a grail.
We take a closer look at a microbrand entry into an surprisingly sparse section of the GMT market.
This US-assembled, Swiss-made, Australian watch is Bausele's most interesting creation yet.
Zach's prayers have been answered with a new, smaller Overseas.
Inspired by an undeniably Japanese natural phenomenon, it weirdly makes sense for a watch earmarked for Australia and New Zealand.
High-frequency quartz movements are a bit of a rarity these days, making Bulova's Jet Star all the more appealing.
Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach… what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating,…
While the Swatch x Blancpain collab opened the door for many to the world of dive watches, what are others in a similar price range?
A simple and good-looking everyday watch, the Baltic Hermétique Tourer is ready for a few tougher challenges too.
Doxa's boxiest boi is an unusual timepiece... But that's what makes it so compelling.
The green-dialled Cartier Santos introduced at Watches & Wonders 2023 makes for a dynamic wrist thanks to its chameleonic looks.
Retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady's watches are often in the news. Take a look at all the fun timepieces he's adding to his collection.
New Tissot PRX Digital is inspired by a 1977 Tissot design Offered in both 35mm and 40mm sizes Backlit positive digital display with dual time…
If you're looking for an affordable dressy chronograph for a small wrist, you can't go wrong with the 36.5mm Bicompax 003 from Baltic.
With solid watches for diving, exploration, and everyday living, Traska provides a great way to create a three-watch collection on a budget.
So. I have detailed the first stop of my trip to Japan with Grand Seiko at the Grand Seiko Studio Shizukuishi – the home of…
In 2021, Deloitte surveyed 5,558 international consumers on their watch-wearing habits. Of those polled, 23 per cent said they wore both smartwatches and conventional watches.…
The Seiko SJE093 is a faithful recreation of the 62MAS from 1965. It can be seen as an updated version of the SLA017 from 2017…
We interviewed Romaric André, the man behind seconde/seconde/. See what he has to say about his subversive watch creations.
Life was sweet for Gianni Agnelli. “Every woman in the world was in love with him and every man in the world wanted to be…
Fun, comfortable, and educational, the Blok 33 could very well turn your kid into a budding watch enthusiast.
We’re closing out the Baltic launch week with a bit of an overview of the French brand. Baltic’s founder, Etienne Malec, is a long-time watch…
Magnetism is an everyday danger to your mechanical watch, but these five antimagnetic watches dealt with it best and first.
A couple of weeks ago, Town & Country ran an article with the cheekily provocative headline: Does Kim Kardashian Actually Have Good Taste in Jewellery? The…
The Ball Endurance 1917 series is dedicated to heroic explorer Ernest Shackleton and his final expedition aboard the Endurance ship.
In the collective memory of watch enthusiasts, the legendary watchmakers are the likes of Breguet, Lange and of course the holy trinity of Audemars Piguet,…
Benrus has a back catalogue that makes many brands blush. The new Sea Lord is yet another example of just how much the brand has…
It's an unremarkable scene. One person gifting a watch to another. But there is one detail us watch lovers won't miss.
The watch industry has two major forces acting as historians. One is the obsessive group of passionate collectors who archive knowledge and record every minute…
Within the watch space we have our own dialect. Terms like “workhorse”, “beater”, “strap monster” and more increasingly become a part of your speech the…