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
Whether you have a quartz, solar, or smartwatch, it’s important to know how long you’ll be able to use it before having to replace or charge the battery. In most cases, a watch battery lasts anywhere from 2-6 years. This can vary depending on the brand, and how you use your watch. Using more power-intensive … 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
Manual and self-winding watches are two different types of mechanical watches, those powered purely by the mechanics inside a watch rather than a battery. Manual winding watches require the owner to rotate the crown to power the watch. Self-winding watches, also known as automatic watches, have a weighted rotor that automatically rotates, and powers the … 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
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 beginner watch enthusiast may describe watch jewels as the diamonds encrusted on a Rolex… We’ve all started our watch-collecting journey somewhere. However, while precious gems have their place in watch décor, jewels play a much larger role in a timepiece than purely aesthetics. So, what exactly do we mean when we mention watch jewels … Read more
