Seagull 1963 Review – An Affordable Mechanical Chronograph
The Seagull 1963 is a manual, hand-wind chronograph with the well-decorated ST19 movement offering a great design, history, and value. Full review.
Under $300
Timex Waterbury Dive Automatic Review – Not What I Was Expecting!
I’ve always known Timex for their reliable and affordable quartz watches that I’ve been more than happy to recommend to any friend looking for a watch that is cheap, but still quality. Recently, they’ve been releasing watches with automatic movements, such as the Timex Waterbury Dive Automatic. Once I saw it, I knew I had … Read more
Seiko 5 SRPG35 Review – Affordable Automatic Field Watch!
Seiko continues to refresh its affordable Seiko 5 sports lineup with the affordable Seiko 5 SRPG35 field watch. The Seiko 5 Sports SRPG35 builds on elements from previous Seiko 5 lineups, namely the SNZG and SNK series, in a new and refreshing way. With upgrades like a more refined bead-blasted finish, a larger 49.4mm case … Read more
Orient Kamasu Review (Best Entry-Level 200m Water-Resistance Automatic Dive Watch?)
The Orient Kamasu is simply one of the best entry-level dive watches on the market thanks to its specs; in-house movement, sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and striking good looks. The Kamasu makes a fantastic alternative to the discontinued SKX. Learn more in this Orient Kamasu Review.
Citizen Nighthawk Eco-Drive Promaster Review (Model: BJ7000-52E)
The Citizen Nighthawk is an affordable pilot watch that has more complications than my previous relationships, well-suited to a professional aviator or a trusty companion in daily life. While looking extremely tactical and cool, the Citizen Nighthawk is extremely practical. Featuring Citizen’s proprietary Eco-Drive movement, one of their most innovative horological achievements, the Nighthawk is … Read more
Orient Kamasu II / Mako III Review – Not As Perfect as the Original
Just a few years ago, the Seiko SKX was the undoubted king of all affordable dive watches. With a reliable 200m water resistance rating and an affordable price tag, there wasn’t much competition. Heading into 2020, Orient changed the game by releasing the Orient Kamasu just as the Seiko SKX was being discontinued, the perfect … Read more
Seiko 5KX SRPD95 Review – Do the Seiko 5 Sports Dive Watches Live up to the Hype?
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
Seiko SRPB43 Presage Cocktail Time Review
In 2010, Seiko released the SARB065 “Cocktail Time”, a cool dress watch with an exotic dial as part of the beloved SARB lineup. The SARB065 was only released to the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market), but after its wild success, Seiko decided to release a series of similar affordable models, like the Seiko SRPB43 Presage, years … Read more
