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The Tissot Seastar 1000 vs. 2000 Professional
When picking an everyday or “daily driver” wristwatch, most people lean towards tool watches, such as a dive watch. It can be overwhelming with the number of brands that produce dive watches, but what matters the most when picking a dive watch is its ruggedness and ability to be worn...
Not Your Usual Watch Brand - The Electricianz
In the world of watch brands, there are many examples of “copy and paste” products, but every now and then, a brand will bring something to the table to disrupt popular designs, styles and aesthetics. Whether it’s new movement implementations or complications, brands are pushing the envelope to break away...
Perfect Everyday and Budget-Friendly Watch
Regarding budget-friendly watches, the first to come to mind is Hamilton and the Khaki Field. The Swiss-made watch has made waves in the collecting community for years due to its ruggedness, classic styling and craftsmanship for a fantastic price. Not only is it a collector's choice in many regards, but...
All You Need to Know about Seiko 5 Sports GMT SSK
In 2018, Seiko shocked the watch world with the decision to discontinue the horological icon, the SKX. However, shortly after the discontinuation, Seiko would release a Seiko 5 Sports automatic with a similar, if not exact, replication of the SKX, the SRPD. The SRPD collection featured various case and dial...
The NEW Tissot PRX 35mm Quartz
Over the last few years, watch brands have been digging through their archives, unearthing designs lost to time, recreating them and releasing them for collectors and enthusiasts to buy and appreciate. The brand to do that with the most success is Tissot and the re-release of the 1978 PRX. Tissot...
The New Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Auto Chrono
Hamilton has added a new chronograph to the popular Jazzmaster line, the Performer Automatic Chronograph. The Jazzmaster name derives from Hamilton’s American roots before making their move to Switzerland. Hamilton’s origin started in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and in that same period, Jazz was born– a musical genre created by...
NASA and Bulova - The Bulova Lunar Pilot
When we think of NASA, the first thing that often comes to mind is Omega and the Speedmaster. While NASA and Omega go hand in hand, Bulova had it's own “moon watch” made for astronaut David Scott for the Apollo 15 mission. The watch popped up at auction in 2015,...
The NEW Mido Ocean Star Decompression World Timer
The trend of brands recreating models from their archives has grown exponentially, especially with the re-release of the bright and bold MIDO Ocean Star Decompression World Timer. It’s a dive watch, a GMT, and a revisit to a 1961 classic. The Ocean Star Decompression World Timer might look busy on...
Buying for Investment vs. Buying for Interest
Watch collecting can be a fun hobby, but for those already deep in the passion, you learn very quickly it can be expensive. In saying that, two categories of collectors have developed over time; the investor and the collector. Now, there are many different forms of collectors, but for this,...
Swiss vs. Japanese Watchmaking
The Swiss have been a dominant force in the watch industry for centuries until Japan began bringing highly technical, elegant and complex wristwatches to the forefront and rapidly gaining traction. Since the 1950s, the battle of Swiss vs. Japanese watchmaking has been going strong, leading to much debate and argument...
The Seiko Wave - New Models!
It’s safe to say that most people in watch collecting have heard of, or come across the brand, Seiko. One of the oldest and most prolific brands in watchmaking, Seiko is one of the most prominent players in both quartz and mechanical technology and has created some of the most...
Meet New Mido Multifort Chronometer
Like many Swiss watch brands, Mido has an extensive watchmaking history. The collection we’re looking at today dates back to 1934; Mido designed and released a self-winding, anti-magnetic watch that we know today as the Multifort collection. The new Mido Multifort M Chronometer represents a modern rebirth of vintage Swiss...
Watch Movements Explained: Quartz vs. Mechanical
Does the movement inside a watch matter? The battle between quartz (battery) and mechanical watch movements has been a critical debate/discussion for decades. Many enthusiasts argue that quartz is more suited for convenience and those looking to throw on a watch without worrying about winding it or setting the time...
A fantastic movie makes a fantastic watch - The Hamilton Murph
Over a couple of years, Hamilton has made a fantastic brand comeback since their most recent movie-themed releases. The first was the re-release of the Hamilton PSR (formerly the Pulsar P2)– a watch created by Hamilton-Pulsar inspired by a clock from Stanley Kubrick’s “2001 A Space Odyssey” and later found...
Find The Perfect His_Hers Gift Watch
Finding the perfect gift for your significant other can be challenging and sometimes daunting. That’s where we come in to play! With so many brands and styles to choose from, we have something for everyone! Let’s help you find the perfect his/hers gift watch. For Him Bulova Lunar Pilot...
Our Favourite Mechanical Watches at the Moment
It’s safe to say that the watch-collecting hobby is an addictive one once you go down the rabbit hole. Many of us start with a quartz watch (battery-powered) and filter into the world of mechanical movements and watches. That’s where things get interesting. With so many options of mechanical watches...
Watch Styles And Design Purposes
When buying your first watch, looking at designs and specifications can be daunting and confusing. There are many styles to choose from and different functions for each. Today, we’ll do our best to give you a rundown of all types and designs of watches and their main functionality and purpose.
How to find your perfect watch
The time has come. After years spent wearing your Apple or smartwatch, you’re ready to buy your first “real” wristwatch. We’re not knocking Apple or smartwatches at all; just stating that many people have recently shifted from their smartwatches to a wristwatch, mechanical or quartz. Of course, we’ll explain what...