History Of Seiko Dive Watches

The History of Seiko Dive Watches

For dive watch enthusiasts, it’s hard to beat the appeal of Seiko dive watches. Rather than so-called desk divers, which may look and work like a dive watch but have probably never been deeper than a hot tub, Seiko dive watches are constructed for actual scuba diving by adhering to the ISO 6425 standard. Plus, […]

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A Guide To Entry-Level Vintage Chronographs

The vintage watch market can be a little overwhelming at times, even to those of us who have been buying, selling and trading for years. While some watches (Heuers, Omegas, etc.) have long been safe bets in terms of appreciation, more and more lesser-known brands have been coming out of the woodwork in recent years, […]

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A History of Dive Watches

As humans have striven to dive deeper and longer, the need for underwater timekeeping has only increased, and many of our favorite watch brands have developed dive watches that were up to the task. Ways to seal the crown and caseback, different materials for the crystal that wouldn’t be compromised by underwater pressure, and other […]

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A Guide to Seiko Nicknames

The watch industry is chock-full of weird nicknames for different models, but Seiko really takes the cake. Rather than following the usual pattern of relating colors to nicknames, many Seikos are named after sea creatures, or other randomness. While we cannot necessarily trace back the origin story on all of these nicknames, we can certainly […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Rolex Nicknames

For those in the Rolex watch collecting community, these luxury timepieces are cherished for their looks, precision, heritage, and collectability. The leading luxury watch brand in the world, Rolex enjoys a passionate fan base from all four corners of the globe and along with fame and status, Rolex watches often pick up something else along […]

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6 Watch Styles Essential to Any Wardrobe

From a classic look to a sporty style to a practical tool watch, there are different types of watches that can suit any situation. Whatever your way of life, select a few essential timepieces that can be integrated into your work wear, your weekend gear, and your hobbies for a well-curated watch box. Here are […]

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5 Superstar Athletes and the Watches they Sport 2016

Just like great watches, precision and timing are key elements to succeed in any sport and these athletes are at the top of their game. Check out what these five superstar sportsmen, from tennis to basketball and everything in between, strap onto their wrist both on and off duty.