Not often is a watch released that sets a new precedent for the entire watch market. Sure, luxury brands like Rolex and Omega constantly push for seemingly revolutionary innovations that sometimes become an industry norm. In contrast, others go unnoticed, never to be seen again (the Rolex GMT with the crown at 9:00 comes to … Read more
Almost every watch enthusiast has owned or at least heard of Timex. They’re an American brand, yet many of their watches are made overseas. This leaves many wondering where, exactly, Timex watches are made. Timex makes its watches in America, the Philippines, India, Germany, and Hong Kong. Timex used to manufacture its watches wholly in … Read more
Bulova is an American watch brand dating back to 1875 with many watchmaking innovations under its belt. From being the first brand to produce an electronic watch to creating the unique Precisionist movement, which is still used in many of their watches today, the brand is not short on prestige. But, with so many watches … Read more
When shopping for your first automatic watch, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the variety of options. Different watch influencers try to pedal their personal favorites down your throat without considering which watch would actually be a good start to your collection. Plus, spending money on a timekeeping accessory that is likely less accurate than … Read more
The Seiko 5 is one of the best, entry-level automatic watches on the market. Despite being affordable, they still look expensive. Learn more.
If your cherished Seiko watch is starting to show some wear and tear, you may be thinking about having it repaired or serviced. After all, this would enhance its accuracy and keep the movement running more efficiently. But how much would it cost? Is it even worth it? And how do you go about having … Read more
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Casio watches are the ideal lightweight and comfortable companion for your wrist. Most of their watches, however, have as many as five buttons, which makes it a bit confusing to set the time. Fear not, in this article we’re going to be giving you a breakdown of how to set the time on just about … Read more
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G-SHOCK watches are simple, nearly indestructible watches, perfect for getting out there and enjoying life without the distractions of a smartwatch or worrying about scratching a precious traditional watch. Still, it can be confusing to figure out how to set the time on one at first. I promise you it’s not as complicated as it … Read more
The Seiko 6R15 automatic movement is a Japanese workhorse movement that can be seen as an affordable answer to the Swiss ETA 2824. Many watches from previous years contain the 6R15, including many Prospex models and some in the SARB and Presage lines. The 6R15 has 23 jewels, an accuracy rating of -15/+25 seconds, and … 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
