If you believe solar watches occupy a less stylish and more purpose-driven horological segment, then it’s likely you haven’t taken a look at the growing selection of great solar-powered watches out there these days. Some…

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The right watch lasts a lifetime, but there’s always room for one more in your collection. Whether you prefer affordable watches, Japanese-made watches, German-made watches, field watches, or just watches that can withstand a rugged…

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Seiko divers might be pretty conventional, but they represent some of the best values in the watch world because they’re attractive, reliable, and affordable. The Seiko 5 Sports line, especially. The “Time Sonar” line of…

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The Japanese watch brands that most people know are generally affordable. Casio, Citizen, Orient, and Seiko typically will not break the bank, and all make solid watches for much less than even the most affordable…

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Launched on Friday, October 28, Seiko and Rowing Blazers team up once again to create a capsule collection that encompasses the spirit of sport — and prep — that underlies the Rowing Blazer’s brand. A…

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Seiko’s collab with Honda celebrates the monumental Honda Super Cub motorbike that has sold a staggering 100 million+ units since its debut back in 1958. This makes it the best-selling vehicle in history. The watch,…

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Now that summer is officially here, it’s time to break out your style palette that’s more liberated and laid-back. You can easily get away with garb and accessories that are more colorful, playful, and adventurous…

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Seiko have outdone themselves by delivering the first GMT movement in its value-driven Seiko 5 Sports lineup. the Seiko 5 Sports GMT Series consists of three different styles: a black dial with a black bezel…

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Making one wristwatch stretch across just about every occasion or activity in your life is a seriously tall order. It’s like wearing the same pair of shoes for everything. Of course, there are those one-watch-only…

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Seiko Prospex dive watches are some of the best designed and most reliable watches in the industry. They kicked off 2022 with a quartet of black-hued automatic dive watches that should be welcomed in any…

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A great vintage watch can impart a unique and very personal style that a brand new model could never achieve. You can also find a good vintage watch where your dollar has the ability to…

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The venerable field watch deserves your respect. It was, essentially, the first bona fide wristwatch for men, one that was born out of necessity on the battlefields of WWI and WWII. Prior to this, most…

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In the world of men’s watches, conventional wisdom says that Rolex is the king of wrist candy. And for good reason. Immensely reputable quality and some seriously impressive vintage provenance from coveted collectors’ pieces have…

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The world of watch modding is easily dominated by the Seiko brand. You’ll find all manner of styles done up by guys who work their artistic magic on custom projects. Most mods are very affordable,…

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If you’re a watch collector and a fan of Hayao Miyazaki films, the new Seiko Presage Studio Ghibli Castle In The Sky should be on your radar. The unique horological offering celebrates the animation of…

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Seiko doesn’t mess around when it comes to making great watches. From the truly affordable Seiko 5 collection all the way up to the Grand Seiko Spring Drive models costing tens of thousands of dollars,…

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