Each week, we present a selection of our favorite watches from the pre-owned side of our collection. We photograph each one so that you get a closer look at what makes these watches so special. This week, we have a Grand Seiko Shunbun, a 1980s Rolex Day-Date, a green-dial Cartier Tank-Louis, a Panerai Radiomir GMT, and a … Read more
Established in 1881 by Kintaro Hattori, Seiko’s rich history provides an opportunity each year to reflect on a technical milestone from the past. Next year marks the 100th anniversary of the official, modern Seiko brand, which was marked by the first wristwatch bearing the Seiko Presage Brand 100th Anniversary Kintaro Hattori lettering on its dial in 2024. … Read more
Seiko Prospex challenges every limit, with a collection of timepieces for sports lovers and adventure seekers whether in the water, in the sky or on land. Since launching Japan’s first diver’s watch in 1965, Seiko’s innovative technology has changed global standards. We are constantly striving to bring ever greater reliability and safety to both professional and … Read more
It has been an absolute whirlwind of a year with Swatch’s follow-up to the MoonSwatch phenomenon that took over the industry in 2022. And it truly was – nay, is – a phenomenon. I mean, think about it: Swatch and Omega, two brands under the Swatch Group umbrella, collaborated to release an (extremely) affordable take … Read more
2013 is the 100th anniversary of Seiko watchmaking. Bet you didn’t expect that, did you? It’s true. Seiko has been in watches longer than most of those Swiss guys who, within the past 25 years, bought the name of a dead watchmaker and called themselves important. As such, this year at BaselWorld, Seiko released a … Read more
This particular wristwatch was announced in October of last year, and we’ve been looking forward to getting our hands on one ever since. The Hi-Beat GMT models from Grand Seiko have proven to be quite popular and as we mentioned, a Hi-Beat GMT won the Petit Aiguille prize at the 2014 Grand Prix Horlogerie de … Read more
The new releases from Seiko keep coming. These are the Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Mechanical Chronograph (ref. SQR047) and the 100th Anniversary Limited Edition (ref. SQR049). The panda dial SQR047 is a regular production release, while the blue-grey SQR049 will be limited to 1,000 pieces. Together, they’re a handsome pair of Speedtimers with just enough heritage inspiration. Besides … Read more
Over the years, SevenFriday C-Series PDP Replica Watch signature lugless square watch concept has proven itself both versatile and impressively evocative, with spinoff designs inspired by everything from steam locomotives to Brazilian cocktails. For its latest effort, the brand turns its attention to the world of firearms, reimagining its core offering with aesthetic cues from a variety … Read more
Some Rolex releases present updates that are uniquely Rolex. It’s the sort of stuff that wouldn’t excite someone outside the watch world, and that would make those who pretend not to like Rolex roll their eyes. Take, for example, the new Deepsea Sea-Dweller which saw minor reductions to the bezel, and a change to the … Read more
The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is among the most coveted sports chronographs wristwatches in the world. But arguably, there is no more special a Daytona than the one bestowed upon the winner of the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona. This year marked the 60th running of the historic Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona, of which Rolex … Read more