The Seiko 6R35 is an automatic movement found in various Seiko Prospex and Presage watches. It is an upgraded version of the 6R15 with an improved power reserve. It features 24 jewels, a 70-hour power reserve, and accuracy rated at -15/+25 seconds per day. Seiko 6R35 Specifications Manufacturer Seiko Caliber 6R35, 6R35A Movement Type Automatic … Read more
The Seiko NH36 movement is an unbranded version of their 4R36 movement, identical in accuracy, build, and performance. Seiko sells the NH36 to third parties instead of using it in their watches. The NH36 movement has 24 jewels, a 41-hour power reserve, 21,600 BPH, and an accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day. It … Read more
Many watch collectors have Fossil to thank for their growing watch addiction collection. A Fossil watch gifted to me for my high school graduation was one of the first watches I’ve ever owned, and, in a way, helped lead to the blog you are reading today. However, when looking at Fossil watches online, you’ll see … Read more
Did your watch suddenly stop working? In this guide, we’ll go over 11 of the most common reasons this might have happened and the fixes for each. Maybe your watch needs to be wound, charged, or have its battery replaced. Or… Maybe it’s not that obvious, and you need some detective work to figure out … Read more
Some of the most expensive and sought-after watches in the world are mechanical watches. Unlike watches with batteries, mechanical watches are powered through a series of springs and gears that are tightened when wound and slowly release energy into the watch over time. To wind your mechanical watch, you’ll need to rotate the crown, typically … Read more
The Seiko caliber Seiko 4R34 GMT movement (also known as the 4R34A) is a new and affordable automatic GMT movement used in the Seiko 5 Sports GMT series. The NH34 is the nearly identical version of the movement that is sold to third parties. The 4R34 features an accuracy of +45 to -35 seconds per … Read more
A watch crown isn’t just in reference to the famous Rolex logo. In fact, it’s one of the most important parts of any watch. If you’ve used a watch before, you’ve definitely used a crown to wind it or to set the time. Let’s take a deeper dive into the watch crown, how it works, … Read more
There are two popular types of watch movements used to power watches, quartz and mechanical. But there’s another that combines the best of both movements. A Meca-Quartz watch movement combines the accuracy and reliability of a battery-powered quartz movement with the snappy, mechanical feel, and smooth sweeping second hand of a chronograph. In this article, … Read more
When reading vitals, following up on labs, or doing other time-sensitive work in a medical setting, the right watch can be a nurse’s best friend. What features are important in a watch for nurses, and which watches offer the precision, reliability, and legibility you need in a fast-paced clinical environment? We’ve tested a ton of … Read more
When searching for an affordable automatic watch, you’ve likely come across the Japanese watch brand Orient. Are Orient watches as good a value as people say? Are their watches, the movements they use, and their prices competitive, or are they just another overhyped brand? Let’s break it down. Are Orient Watches Good? Orient is a … Read more
