Seiko Prospex GMT; Dive Meets Dress and It’s a Winning Formula

Seiko has once again impressed the watch community with the launch of their new GMT Prospex, skillfully blending the robust functionality of a dive watch with the elegant aesthetics of a dress watch. This new offering comes in several appealing colors, including an ice blue and a green dial, making the choice a tough decision for enthusiasts. Notably, the ice blue model carries a premium, priced at £1600, which is £200 more than the other color options—a clear instance of strategic price differentiation. Moreover, this launch is marked by the introduction of a new movement within Seiko's trusted lineup, signaling continuous innovation and dedication to quality. For those who appreciate Seiko's innovation and are also looking into innovative sports betting platforms, the ease of accessing platforms like Betika is comparable. You can start by exploring the Betika download process, which is straightforward and enhances your betting experience just as Seiko enhances your timekeeping experience. … Continue reading Seiko Prospex GMT; Dive Meets Dress and It’s a Winning Formula

Timex Adds Eco-Strap to Its Standard Range

Like many watch brands Timex is starting use more recycled or reclaimed materials for their watches, plus reduce water and power consumption during the manufacturing process. How much water is being used to make things you ask? Well, it’s a little known fact that 2.2 million litres of water are consumed to produce just one ton of lithium for use in car, motorcycle, smartphone and … Continue reading Timex Adds Eco-Strap to Its Standard Range

Bamford London Mixes n Matches With Thomas Pink

The latest watch collab project for Bamford London is with shirtmaker Thomas Pink. The Swiss powered watch has a Thomas Pink logo on it, pink hands, plus the GMT feature for those business trip overseas. At £1700 you need to love the Pink brand we reckon, there are more interesting watches in the Bamford line up plus you can customise your own watch on the … Continue reading Bamford London Mixes n Matches With Thomas Pink

Ball Engineer Master II Chronometer: COSC Utility, Dive Ability

Ball have a revamped Chronometer on their site, with their trademark gas tube lume, a healthy 300m of depth resistance and a 42mm case width. It’s a limited edition too. The movement is COSC level, and at this price level you don’t find that many Swiss rivals with COSC certified movements plus 300m of range underwater. Formex springs to mind as a Swiss dive watch … Continue reading Ball Engineer Master II Chronometer: COSC Utility, Dive Ability

Heimdallr Pelagos Homage is Smooth As You Like

Ali Express fave Heimdallr keep making great looking homage watches, especially the dive variety. The latest Tactical Frog FX features a titanium case, 200m resistance, sapphire crystal and a Seiko NH35 auto movement inside. Details like the C3 lume, screwdown crown and ceramic bezel put this one a cut above the usual China based homage watches in our humble opinion. As you might expect this … Continue reading Heimdallr Pelagos Homage is Smooth As You Like

Welcome to the UK Market Orient, Loving Your Work

It’s great news today as Orient officially enters the UK watch market. The brand is part of the Epson/Seiko empire and has been available online from eBay and other sites for years, but it’s nice to see an official UK distribution network and the back up on warranties etc that goes with it. The bad news is that the prices have walked upwards with the … Continue reading Welcome to the UK Market Orient, Loving Your Work

Bulova Lunar Pilot Chrono: Affordable Alternative to A Swiss Retro?

There are loads of superb Swiss made chronographs with a retro twist on the market. From a classic Breitling Top Time, an Omega Speedmaster to an IWC Petit Prince, you are spoilt for choice. You could go crazy and join a waiting list for a Rolex Daytona as well of course. But let’s assume you haven’t got £3500-25,000 to spend on a watch. You want … Continue reading Bulova Lunar Pilot Chrono: Affordable Alternative to A Swiss Retro?

Are Hamilton Turning It Around At Last?

NWC mag only asks the question because a few years ago it looked like Hamilton was coasting frankly. The Ventura, like the Omega Moonwatch, had become a predictable homage to past glories. The Khaki Navy I had in the shop gathered dust for 18 months, unwanted even at £475, mint with a box. Some buyers think Hamilton watches are made in the USA even today, … Continue reading Are Hamilton Turning It Around At Last?