When you’re shopping for a new watch, you’ll quickly realize that there are three main types of watch movements: automatic, quartz, and mechanical. While these three watch movements might sound similar, the difference between them is what makes each type unique and valuable. So, what’s the difference between these movements? Mechanical watches are powered by … Read more
In a market where it seems like overpopularized watch designs are repeated, again and again, it’s refreshing to see Tissot come out with a new and daring design in the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80… Except the new design is actually an old design. The PRX is undoubtedly based on those from the ’70s, such as … Read more
I’ve owned and loved the legendary Seiko diver, the pepsi-bezel Seiko SKX009 for quite some time. Its black dial/bezel sibling, the SKX007, was one of my first “big boy” automatic watches ever. Naturally, I have a soft spot for the lineage of Seiko divers, as it helped suck me into a hobby that I am … Read more
We learn that the roman numeral 4 should be IV. Then why is it displayed as IIII on watches and clicks? Learn more.
Tissot releases two new PRX Chronograph featuring automatic movements based on the Valjoux 7753.
The Seiko Presage series is well-known among watch enthusiasts for their well-executed cases, different types of finishes, colors, materials, and most pertinently; their unique and beautiful dials. Some, like the SSA343 are personal favorites and come in at price points much more affordable than one would expect. Seiko has continued to develop the Presage line … Read more
Seiko has introduced three new dive watches into the Prospex Save the Ocean lineup, the Seiko Prospex SPB297, SPB299 & SPB301. Each iteration is a modern re-interpretation of already massively popular dive watch styles from the 60s and ’70s. These pieces are fully upgraded with 6R35 movements, sapphire crystals and 200m water resistance. What really … Read more
Great watches don’t have to be expensive. Check out this list of some of the best automatic watches under $200.
It’s not often that a watch you’ve owned and loved for years gets a facelift with a brand new model. The Seiko 5 SNK809 is one of the first mechanical watches I’ve owned and have loved it since day one. To this day, the combination of its sandblasted case and smaller sizing that disappears on … Read more
The Seiko 5 sports SRPH29 (read the full SRPH29 review), SRPH31, and SRPH33 are the newest Seiko pilot-inspired watches that refresh and may replace older Seiko 5 models. These three new models take design queues directly from the older Seiko 5 SNK lineup consisting of the SNK809, SNK803, SNK805, and SNK807, which are some of … Read more
