Bulova/Citizen make some very sharp watches these days and the Jet Star mixes the right retro styling details, with a solid Precisionist quartz movement in there for reliability and accuracy. It’s a cut above normal fashion watches, with a blue leather strap as well as the bracelet, sapphire domed crystal and that 70s style steel case, with the beefed up shoulders on the lugs. It … Continue reading Limited Edition Jet Star From Bulova
It’s a brand called Minase and they just launched their new Uruga range. These 42mm watches feature a design based on a traditional Japanese puzzle, bit like those old boxes you see in films sometimes, with secret buttons and twist-to-unlock features. That would be cool if the Uruga did that, but all you can see is that the case and bracelet has no visible screws … Continue reading Handmade in Japan? There’s an Alternative to Grand Seiko
Yeah the 62 Mas Seiko Diver’s 200 is one of the most copied watches online. Sorry we meant to say homages. Yep. It’s a classic 1960s design; chunky case, bold markers and hands so you can see them underwater and lots of lume. A 200m depth rating back then was something special, so 150m was the benchmark. But this modern version has 200m and is … Continue reading Seiko Recreates 62 Mas. It’s £3200. Guess You’ll Need Those Homages
Seiko has been busy recently celebrating 55 years of the famous 5 automatic model. There are four new models, all due to make it into the shops in September. Our fave is the multi-coloured one. Three share the 42.5mm wide SKX case, plus there is a more compact 39mm model for you retro fans, which will be available in July 2023. Here’s the word from … Continue reading Seiko 5 celebrates 55 Years, Four New Models Launched
Sometimes a stopwatch is useful, that’s why the chronograph with its two pushers has proved so popular since the 1960s. But do we really need four pushers on one watch case? I would argue not, as they tend to dig into your wrist or hand when doing stuff like fixing motorcycles, driving, lifting things or any other everyday task. Especially on bigger case watches that … Continue reading Seiko Speedtimer: Stopwatch on The Wrist
Maybe your holiday destination is Florida, Spain, a Greek isle, or perhaps somewhere more expensive like Antigua. If you like beaches, sunshine and bar snacks from welcoming shacks, then we salute your relaxation goals. One thing worth considering is an all rounder wristwatch, not shoy or flash, just functional, clean and blending in with art deco architecture and vivid sundowner cocktails alike. The latest Seiko … Continue reading Summer Watches: Seiko 5 Midi Offers Beachfront Colours
It’s hard to go wrong with a 300m Seiko Prospex Great Blue `Samurai’ dive watch, all summer long. Big 44mm wide case, well just under, plus a sapphire crystal, beautiful dial and a fair price. So many Seiko models are now over a grand new and that makes this PADI edition a winner at £550 for us. It’s only got 200m of resistance, which is … Continue reading Summer Watches: Seiko Prospex PADI: Great Blue For You
The Bulova Curv is one of our faves here at NWC mag as the unique case design, curved to fit the wrist, makes it a litle bit diffeent from the average Citizen/Bulova fashion watch. Three new Curv models have joined the Mens line up on the Bulova website and there are green ,grey or black dial choices. Cases are steel, 43mm wide and one features … Continue reading New Bulova Curv Models, And The Price Just Went Up
