Category: Seiko

Buying Guide – Tight Budget? Here are 5 Newly Launched Mechanical Watches under 1,000 Euros

Despite what the masses think, there’s no need to fetch an incredible budget to enjoy the “tic-tac” of a mechanical watch on the wrist. In fact, the past years have been great for watch lovers, even those with a tight budget. The rise of crowd-funded projects (most of them not worthy of being mentioned though) and the effort of some brands to offer entry-level pieces allow young generations or enthusiasts with a lower budget entering the world of mechanical watches. For our latest buying guide, we’ve gathered 5 cool, well-made and original mechanical watches priced below EUR 1,000. More money, more pleasure? Not sure!

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Introducing – Seiko Presage Prestige Line Enamel Dial, now with Spring Drive

Seiko‘s footprint on classic watchmaking is growing quickly. When the brand launched the Presage collection in 2016, the focus was both on watchmaking, relatively accessible prices and Japanese artistry (with enamel of lacquered dials). Since then, the collection has drastically expanded with multiple editions and complications. Today marks a strong evolution, with the introduction of the Seiko’s proprietary Spring Drive technology in the Presage line. Meet the new Seiko Presage Prestige Line Enamel Dial Spring Drive SNR037 & SNR039.

5 years ago

Introducing – The 2019 Seiko 5 – New and Revamped

Normally when a watch company starts to talk about products for ‘a next generation’, the implicit message is: ‘run away now.’ But not this time. The Seiko 5 sports watch has existed for over 50 years, but like a G-Shock it has maintained its coolness. That achievement probably has to do with a conscious lack […]

5 years ago

Buying Guide – The Summer Edition, 5 Accessible Sports Watches of 2019

Summertime and the livin’ is easy… As the holiday season is fast approaching, it’s all about making your style cool and effortless, but also having watches that can survive adventures (a splash of mojito, perhaps?). To help you out, we have rounded up 5 watches that will make great daily beaters for sunny days, without […]

5 years ago

Hands-on – Seiko “Save The Ocean” Special Edition – Take Three

I’m not sure if it’s sheer coincidence or a marketing strategy adopted by Seiko. In 2018, Brice covered the Turtle version of the first “Save The Ocean” Special Edition. In February 2019, Seiko presented a black version, which was basically the same watch with a black PVD coating and blue and grey bezels. It is […]

5 years ago

Buying Guide – 5 of the Best Vintage-Inspired Dive Watches Launched in 2019

As the trend for vintage-inspired watches consolidates, brands continue to dig into their archives to find inspiration and breathe new life into past glories. Ready to travel back in time to the golden age of dive watches? (Yes, that means the 1960s) Here are the top five vintage-inspired dive watches of 2019. Doxa Sub 200 […]

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Hands-on – Seiko Prospex “Twilight Blue” SPB097J1 Special Edition For Europe and USA

At Baselworld 2018, Seiko Prospex’s focus was on the re-creation of the 1968 Diver 300m Reference 6159-7001, the first high-beat diving instrument of the brand. This gave birth to 3 watches; the pure vintage and high-end SLA025, to the cool green SLA019 and to the accessible but nevertheless desirable SPB077. This year, based on this modern re-interpretation of the 1968 automatic diver’s, Seiko introduces a new special edition for Europe and US markets, the Prospex “Twilight Blue” SPB097J1.

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Buying Guide – The Best GMT/Travel Watches Introduced at Baselworld 2019

A moon phase is certainly a nice, slightly poetic complication, annual or perpetual calendars are the best when it comes to displaying the date on a watch, and a tourbillon is a superb demonstration of watchmaking “savoir-faire.” Yet, it is hard to beat a GMT or dual-time complication when it comes to practicality. With our […]

5 years ago

Buying Guide – 5 Reasonably Priced and Elegant Watches Presented at Baselworld 2019

To many, the notion of elegant, dressy watches usually means beautiful finishes, high-end movements and precious metal cases. In short: expensive pieces. Yet, Baselworld 2019 proved that you don’t necessarily need to spend a 5-figure amount to look classy. So, in order to avoid going to the bank for a mortgage or to enter a […]

5 years ago