The Seiko 5 Sports GMT Series delivers on all fronts, from style to substance, plus its affordability. GMT, or Greenwich Mean Time, is the time shown by the Shepherd Gate Clock at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, UK. That’s the time measured at the Prime Meridian, which is a line that divides the Earth…
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Seiko Ashtray 7C46-6009 and 7C46-6010, a Pair of Ultimate ’80s Classics
Today, we’re going on a short trip back to the ’80s. To a specific moment when these two Seiko watches saw the light of day, making the decade additionally significant in the history of horology. Why are these Titanium divers worth mentioning among so many other watches made in the 80s? The material used to…
Seiko Presage SPB295J1, the Magical Beauty Of Lacquer Dial
You may have heard about the recently released Seiko Presage SPB295J1, and the fuss about it from watch collectors. Everyone wants one, and of course, they can’t be faulted because the Seiko Presage is a limited edition timepiece with only 2000 pieces available. This latest release saw Seiko decorate the watch in traditional Japanese lacquer…
What’s So Special About GMT Watches And Should You Own One?
For most of us here, Geography classes in the early years of elementary school were a reasonably long time ago. As a result, it’s perfectly understandable if the term GMT only slightly rings a bell. To avoid any confusion on the matter, we’ll start the intriguing story about GMT watches with a brief reminder of…
The Revolutionary Bulova Accutron Watch With a Tuning Fork Mechanism
Accutron is a name well-known to the majority of avid watch lovers. That’s not surprising, given Accutron’s revolutionary mechanism. The story behind it and the encompassing impact Accutron made on the watchmaking world are the centerpieces of our latest blog. Since it has been a major influence from the day it was released, Accutron somewhat…
Undone Popeye El Capitan Watch, One Of The Most Popular Undone Models
One of the most outstanding features of the watchmaking world is its openness to new people and new ideas. The constant merge of impeccable craftsmanship and fresh ideas made it so long living, prosperous and abundant in watches of virtually any type one can imagine. One of such innovative companies successfully making a name for…
Why Clocks Run Clockwise?
As kids, one of the first things we learned about clockwise is that when something moves in the same direction as the hands on the clock, it is moving in a clockwise direction while when it moves in an opposite direction, it is moving in an anti-clockwise direction. As pretty straightforward as this sound, it…
Perpetual Calendar Watches: Authentic, Remarkably Crafty and Elegant Timekeepers
The world of horology never stops to amaze, right? Once you think you’ve seen it all, there comes something new, refreshing, and even revolutionary. And, you fall in love with this mesmerizingcraft even more. We’ll dive into the magical world of perpetual calendar watches this time. It’s an ancient world that managed to survive until…
What is a Chronograph Watch is Just That Simple!
People love chronograph watches, but most of these people do not know why they are named “chronographs,” who invented them, or even how it works. This article will achieve all these and more for you if you are one of such people. So, without further ado, let’s talk about chronographs and what they are. The…
A Limited Edition Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra James Bond Watch
Millions of fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the news of the continuation of the James Bond saga. Each of them probably has personal favorites among the potential successors of Daniel Craig playing the infamous character in future 007 movies. While the suspense is constantly rising until the next James Bond actor is officially announced, one…
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