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The Tissot Seastar Chronograph
I've always liked the look of the Tissot Seastar diver, and I like this new model even more with the addition of a chronograph. There's not a lot of information available on the new Tissot Seastar Chronograph, but here's what I've been able to dig up so far: Stainless steel...
Casio Introduces Oceanus: The First Atomic Solar Chronograph
Casio accomplishes another first with the Oceanus. There's nothing new about combining atomic time calibration with solar power, but I don't think I've ever seen a solar-powered atomic chronograph. The Oceanus is a very functional and sophisticated watch in a rugged but attractive package. Features include: Solar powered. Atomic time...
Seiko’s New Solar Ignition Diver Watch
This one isn't atomic like the Seiko Ignition Takuma Sato, but it is a solar Ignition, and it is most definitely a beautiful watch. Features include: Titanium case and bracelet. Seiko's own "Hardlex" crystal (used in many of Seiko's divers because it is especially hard). Solar-powered with a 6-month reserve...
Casio Introduces the Edifice EF-505 Line
Casio's Edifice line is designed to be sporty, stylish, and sophisticated. They are for people who want something inexpensive (sub $100) and reasonably well made, but who can't quite bring themselves to strap a big, black, plastic G-Shock to their wrists. The new Edifice EF-505s are your standard affordable, consumer...
The Luminox Blackbird 9000 Series
I've really been intrigued by Luminox watches for some time, and I've been been looking for just the right one to add to my collection. With the new Luminox Blackbird 9000 series, and specifically the 9032 chronograph (pictured at right), I may have finally found just the right one. What...
The New TAG Heuer Aquaracer Calibre S
The TAG Heuer 2000 series is being re-released as the new Aquaracer series with an interesting new addition: the Calibre S. The Calibre S is probably a little too sailing-specific for me to justify actually purchasing, but I can definitely appreciate what TAG has done with the Calibre S. The...
Seiko Goes Solar and Atomic with the Seiko Ignition Takuma Sato
The Seiko Ignition Takuma Sato is an unusual watch in several respects. First, Seiko is not very well known for their solar watches. Kinetic, Spring Drive, and even automatic, yes, but you don't find a lot of solar powered Seikos out there. And you find even fewer atomic Seikos. Seiko...
The Seiko Marinemaster GMT Spring Drive (Ref SBDB001)
Seiko continues to build amazing watches on top of their innovative new Spring Drive system. One of the latest is the Seiko Marinemaster GMT. I almost posted nothing but a picture of this watch because I think the mere sight of it says it all: it is big, beautiful, durable,...
The New Seiko Milemarker
The new Seiko Milemarker is an interesting combination of modern and classic technologies. On the modern side, the Milemarker has a 10 year battery, perpetual calendar, and an extremely accurate quartz movement which deviates less than 20 seconds per year (yes, that's per year, not per month). The more classic...
The Casio Futurist
Casio continues its foray into the world of women's fashion. Late last year, I wrote about Casio's introduction of the square Baby-G series, and now they are marketing to fashion-conscious women once again with the new Futurist. I have to admit, when I first saw a watch by Casio called...
The New Victorinox Swiss Army ST 5000 Digital Compass Watch
The Swiss Army ST 5000 is one of the most sophisticated and unique digital compass watches I've seen. First of all, there's a small LCD above the 6 o'clock position which displays the user's numeric heading (I have a Casio ProTrek with a digital compass that displays your heading, but...
The Seiko Spring Drive Explained
In 1969, Seiko introduced one of the most disruptive technologies in the history of watchmaking: the quartz movement. Quartz movements are more accurate than automatic or mechanical movements, generally less temperamental, and are far cheaper to produce. Since then, the Japanese watchmaker has continued to innovate and help the industry...