The Seiko 5 GMT Is The Most Important Release for Microbrands in 2023

SSK003 Seiko 5 Affordable GMT Blueberry

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

Are Self-Winding Watches Better Than Manual Watches?

Self-Winding vs Manual Winding Watches - Hamilton Khaki Field Automatic (left) and Mechanical (right)

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