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
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
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
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
Seiko is one of the most popular watch brands in the world, and for a good reason. They offer some of the best value-for-money watches at just about every price point. The affordable, entry-level Seiko 5 punches way above its weight, while the luxury-level Grand Seiko is just as good (or even better!) than similarly … Read more
The Seiko 4R36, released in 2011, is an upgrade from the brand’s older automatic movements, such as the popular 7S26. The 4R36 is used in many modern Seiko watches, including the new Seiko 5 Sports lineup. The 4R36 movement has an accuracy of -35 to +45 seconds per day, 21,600 vibrations per hour, 24 jewels, … Read more
Seiko threw us on a roller coaster of emotions when they discontinued the beloved SKX in 2019. Shortly after, they released a series of new, Seiko 5 Sports divers that built on the heritage and design of the SKX, while falling short in some of the ‘soul’ that made the watch so well-loved in the … Read more
