From changing how we navigate the planet, to how we actually tell the time, these are just three of the watches that changed the world.
Tag: Seiko
My Seiko SKXJ92 dates back to 1988, but my dad gave it to me in 2008. Even though it was twenty years old and never had a service, it was my first self-winding automatic timepiece and it is one piece that will never leave my collection.
Some time ago I was invited to my first ever black-tie dinner. That is what led me to buy the Seiko Chronograph Watch SPC059P1, a watch I have now owned for some years
This automatic self-winding watch is chunky and as well-built as the big brand Swiss divers watches – but costs a fraction of the price. Here’s our verdict on Seiko’s little stunner.
The Rolex Explorer 2 “Polar” is a modern classic, worn by people including Prince William. We covered a budget answer to the Rolex Explorer 1 […] Read More
The Rolex Explorer is a timeless classic. A simple three handed watch with easy to read numbers and a compact 36mm case. It was worn […] Read More
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Seiko is one of the few fully-integrated watch manufacturers. They design and develop their own movements, unlike most other brands in the same price range […] Read More
The Seiko Orange Monster. You may never have seen one, but it is the dive watch of choice for many watch enthusiasts. The distinctive ‘teeth’ […] Read More
Seiko’s SSC019 is a watch forum favourite: an affordable watch which is accurate, good looking and doesn’t break the bank. It’s a solar powered, quartz […] Read More