Can the Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Petite Seconde challenge the Rolex 1908 at nearly double its price?

PF Toric Petite Seconde VERSUS 1908 Platinum Rolex DesktopA dress watch from a sports watch brand takes on a high-end, revitalised artisan. It’s Rolex versus Parmigiani Fleurier.

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6 months ago

An epic mid-size battle between the Rolex Oyster Perpetual 36 & Grand Seiko SBGW299

Rolex Versus Grand Seiko DesktopFull disclosure, I have meant to have these two watches go head-to-head in battle on the site for quite some time. Fanboys like myself have long drawn comparisons between Rolex and Grand Seiko in an attempt to showcase how well-made and competitive the Japanese manufacturer’s offerings are in comparison to the behemoth that is The … Continued

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso and Cartier Tank- how do the two icons stack up?

Reverso Versus Tank DesktopWhen it comes to rectangular watches, there are pretty much only two titans. Brands which release their own will inevitably be compared to them, and for good reason. For nearly a century, these two watches have been at the forefront of fashion whether it’s formal, casual, or even sporty. They are the Cartier Tank and … Continued

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VERSUS: Is the Rolex Perpetual 1908 a Calatrava-killing value proposition?

Everyone was expecting Rolex to finally show some love to the Cellini line which, although by no means weak, just lost appeal as time went on. Not many expected the crown to show up to Watches & Wonders 2023 with a brand new collection however, which the Perpetual 1908 is the founding member of. As … Continued

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VERSUS: The Seiko Prospex Turtle takes on the Citizen Promaster Dive for entry-level underwater supremacy

It’s another knock-down, drag-out street fight here on Versus, and this match-up pits two classic divers, the current version of the venerable Seiko Turtle against the bomb-proof Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Dive. Once again, we match up two comparable watches in similar styles and price points, and compare their shared qualities, and the ones that set … Continued

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2 years ago

VERSUS: The Grand Seiko SBGH289 and Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M divers duke it out

After the last edition of our Versus column between Seiko and Hamilton, Japan and Switzerland are battling each other once more. The rules state that these two watches must both be vying for the same customers, and it’s my job to determine where they match up, where they differ and which is the better option. … Continued

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2 years ago

VERSUS: The Hamilton Murph 38 comes up against the Seiko Alpinist SPB121

Continuing the Versus column, we have a head-to-head of capable, everyday watches with an air of sporty appeal. The rules are the same – we look at two watches that genuinely compete in a similar category and consider why they’re worthy of being compared and what separates them. No blow-outs or first-round knockouts. While last … Continued

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2 years ago