11 Reasons to AVOID the Discontinued Seiko SKX
The Seiko SKX is discontinued, and prices have skyrocketed. Read this before buying one yourself…
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Seiko 7S26 Movement (Everything You Need to Know)
The Seiko 7S26 Movement is one of the most basic, yet reliable Japanese automatic movements found in popular watches like the Seiko 5. The 7S26 has been discontinued, but is still found in many early Seiko 5s.
Don’t Buy an Orient Bambino Before Reading This
The Orient Bambino is generally regarded as one of the best affordable automatic dress watches currently on the market. Its elegant charm and modern execution are rare to find at this price point. The movement inside is made in-house by Orient themselves, again rare in entry-level watches. It’s quite affordable and has the styling of … Read more
Automatic Vs. Quartz. Vs. Mechanical (3 Watch Movements You Need To Know)
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
Seiko Prospex SPB297, SPB299 & SPB301 – Save the Ocean 2022 Special Editions
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
What is An Homage Watch?
Homage watches are one of the most polarizing topics in the watch community. They can also be pretty confusing to understand, at first. Today we’re going to be covering a few things about homage watches such as the difference between a homage watch and a replica watch. Is a homage a fake watch? And most … Read more
Orient Star Avant-Garde [An Affordable Skeleton Dial Watch]
The Orient Star Avant-garde Skeleton is a lineup of 5 affordable skeleton dial watches by Orient.
Seiko SKX vs. Seiko 5 Sports Divers – What’s the Difference?
With Seiko recently announcing their new line of Seiko 5 Sports divers, it has many questioning which is the better Seiko dive watch. Is it the classic Seiko SKX or the new Seiko 5 Sports Divers? How do they compare? Which should you buy? The Seiko SKX has been officially discontinued and it’s possible this … Read more
The 27 Seiko 5 Sports Divers That are Replacing the Discontinued SKX
Looks like the Seiko SKX is finally getting a long-awaited facelift and 27 new models will be added to the newly revived Seiko 5 Sports line, potentially replacing the Seiko SKX which is rumored to be discontinued in the near future. Though not a complete replacement, as both the SKX and the new divers have … Read more
The Best Watch Straps for A Hot Summer
Wearing the wrong watch strap in the warmer months can be uncomfortable at best, and a sweaty mess. Summer is the time to ditch your leather straps and opt for some ‘cooler’ options, both literally and figuratively. Here are some of the best types of watch straps to wear in the hot summer weather. NATO … Read more
