Introducing – The 4 New Gold-Toned, US-Only Seiko 5 Sports Models

There’s something genuinely desirable in a solid gold watch… Something cool, something that somehow says that you made it. But it’s also rather frustrating when you see the prices. Whatever the watchmaker, a solid gold new timepiece comes at a cost. Two-tone models are certainly a solution, mixing stainless steel with a bit of gold. […]

The slender new King Seiko collection channels the retro elegance of the 1965 original

The ‘60s were an important era for Seiko, as it saw the introduction of both the Grand Seiko and King Seiko lines. Originally launched to promote healthy inter-company competition with Grand Seiko, the King Seiko name made its debut in 1961, and in 1965, the iconic KSK model was released. The luxe-leaning Grand Seiko of … Continued

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HANDS-ON: The Seiko 5 Sports retro colour collection

With its incredibly expansive catalogue of references and huge production numbers, the original Seiko 5 collection still feels like a pillar of the watchmaking landscape. Despite a complete refresh of the series, discontinuing all existing models in 2019 and starting from scratch, the remaining stock usually still offers fantastic value and cool designs. For that … Continued

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Buying Guide – Six Titanium Watches For People Shopping On A Smaller Budget

Just last week we showed you six high-end watches that utilised all the benefits of titanium; lightweight, a tactile feel, robust and hypoallergenic. While all that is fine, the most affordable watch on that list cost CHF 7,700 and the most expensive one has a price that’s on request which needs little explaining in this […]

2 years ago

Hands-on – The Seiko Prospex PADI SRPK01, SRPJ93 & SPB375 Are Ready To Take The Plunge

In the world of aquatic watchmaking, few (if any) can offer such an extensive and comprehensive collection of diving-oriented watches as Seiko. Since the mid-1960s, the Japanese powerhouse has been one of the most prolific manufacturers when it comes to diving watches. Icons like the 62MAS, the SKX, the Turtle, the Samurai, Sumo, Tuna and […]

2 years ago

Introducing – The Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Limited Edition (SRPK17) & Three SKX Sports Style Friends (SRPK09, SRPK11, SRPK13)

Seiko fans are in for a treat today. The Japanese brand’s hyper-successful Seiko 5 Sports watch turns 55, an affordable, robust watch which many consolidated watch writers believe kickstarted their passion for the wonderful world of mechanical watchmaking. To celebrate, Seiko is releasing a limited-edition watch with a strong resemblance to the original 1968 Seiko […]

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