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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5 watch brands that know how to have a bit of fun

“The chief enemy of creativity is good sense.” – Pablo Picasso I’m just gonna say it, watch collecting can be far too serious. Too often, collectors get caught up in what they’ve conditioned themselves to believe, that only the utmost examples of horological taste and restraint are worthy of collecting. And while it’s true that … Continued

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Buying Guide – Some Of The Coolest Affordable Watches Of 2023, So Far

Very few of us watch nuts are fortunate enough to hunt down and acquire tourbillons, minute repeaters or perpetual calendar watches. There’s no denying the appeal of such complex mechanical marvels, but there’s just as much fun (if not more) to be found on the lower end of the spectrum. And while we’ve compiled many […]

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Hands-on – The Mid-Size Seiko 5 Sports SKX Series 38mm Collection

A few weeks ago, Seiko announced the introduction of a new size within the classic 5 Sports SKX Series – understand by that dive-inspired models bringing back the flair of the emblematic SKX007 watch. And we were offered a so-called mid-size case, in line with the current downsizing trend. No need to say, we were […]

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A new three-day movement for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Open Heart

Two new variants, the SPB415 and SPB417 join the Seiko Sharp Edged Series The 6R5J movement debuts with 72 hours of power reserve New details can be found on the case finishing and the dial Seiko’s Presage collection is known for its versatility, offering everything from higher-end Masterpiece models to more affordable Cocktail Time timepieces. … Continued

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The 5 best dive watches under $5,000

DOXA Sub 300 CarbonDivers are still some of the most popular watches on the market, even for those of us whose boldest underwater adventures consist of a quick dip on a beach vacation. And while everyone has their own personal favourites, I think my admittedly subjective selections under $5,000 are pretty solid, with a few leftfield choices holding … Continued

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The storied history of the Seiko mechanical chronograph

Occupying a unique spot in the world of watchmaking, Seiko’s offerings provide an incredible span of diversity – from entry-level quartz pieces to haute horlogerie avant-garde wonders. Sprinkle in a bucketful of horological, historical significance, and one must admit that there’s no brand quite like Seiko. Among their more notable contributions has to be the … Continued

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