King Turtle: A vintage re-risen!
The Turtle this year got its new (and due) upgrade. Fans call it the King, but does it fit the throne? Seiko divers’ enjoy a cult following; that’s not...
A gift of a lifetime: Surefire ways to stay always with your loved ones far and near
“Gifts should be about what the receiver wants; not the projections of the preference(s) of the giver of the gift! Only then your gift will truly face the test...
Seiko Sumo: Affordable alternatives for Diving Pros
The ‘Sumo’ facts first: The 12 o’clock markers look like ‘Mawashi‘ – the wrestling gear of sumo wrestlers. Hence the name: Sumo! A Sumo could be hard to spot....
Watch dials – Simple explanations and clear examples (Part V)
With this post, we’ll end the dial-related discussions we held since some time. To go back where we started from, click here. We now speak about NTPTTM Carbon. Extremely...
Watch dials – Simple explanations and clear examples (Part IV)
Part I, Part II, Part III Carbon adds the fizz There are a few, different types of carbon composites the watch industry uses. Among them, forged carbon composites arrived...
Watch dials: Simple explanations and clear examples (Part III)
Clearing up the left bits Enameling procedures stated earlier are not as old as the CHAMPLEVE. It is the cloisonné technique reversed; instead of wires providing containment for the...
Watch dials: Simple explanations and clear examples (Part II)
In this post and the next one, we will talk about only one exotic material – Enamel. To start again, click here. Any smooth glossy coating that resembles ceramic...
Watch dials: Simple explanations and a few examples (Part I)
The dial doesn’t get much press compared to movements, glasses and casings, even bracelets/straps; maybe even the crown. For that same reason, most of us stop at just the...
Why should you buy an Orient?
A significant reason behind: More than a reason, it’s the love about something that can never go wrong! Sounds judgmental, right? It will, the first time. As days shall...
Some military watches that are worth a look!
Military watches are easily recognizable. They come covered mostly in black, green, gray or camo, in PVD or DLC. Neither their color scheme, nor their size and built are...
Before you go buying your next watch…
“You’ve got to put it on your wrist and decide whether it’s for you or not.” – David Hurley; exec, watches of Switzerland Watch-obsessed people aside, investing in timepieces...
Nixon watches: Active, stylish; pull double duty on night outs
Nixon’s rise to prominence Nixon watches filled the gap that existed between affordable luxury and budget lines. It solved the problem that had always been a part of inexpensive...
ICE-SAR Arctic: Cool tools from Luminox
Fans see the GODSEND in it; professionals too, curiously, try catching information floating around and about it. It is not the first watch you choose without even a clue...
Why niche brands also must be your target
Left-fielded, non-judgmental diggings served straight and strong. Watch collectors often go back to where they started from, completing a circle and then moving on further – _O_’ – the...
Citizen: The little-known or not so popular facts
Citizen as we don’t know Standing just over 100 years, Citizen is a forceful phenomenon in the watch world. They are innovative with watch making technology and deft at...