Summer Watches: Seiko Prospex PADI: Great Blue For You

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

Summer Watches: Undone Aqua is a Solid Choice

Undone are one of the more adventurous brands in Singapre. Bold colours, interesting movie or comic book character tie-ups, plus a nice range in dive watches. The Aqua II has been around a couple of years and for $460 it offers 300m depth rating, Seiko power, plus a huge crown & protectors. It looks the part, in the more decorative Foxtrot PVD version, or plain … Continue reading Summer Watches: Undone Aqua is a Solid Choice

Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman, Now in 41mm Case Size

Hamilton has launched a 41mm case diameter version of its Khaki Frogman diver. The all-rounder timepiece has 300m of resistance and features the H10 80 hour automatic movement. Plus it comes in steel bracelet or rubber strap options. The RRP is £1120 either way, so we say get the bracelet and buy an aftermarket silicone strap if you do venture underwater. The new watch makes … Continue reading Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman, Now in 41mm Case Size

Vitae London: Dogo Open Heart Automatic, Ltd Edition

Vitae watches have a new limited edition Dogo Silver automatic in their range and it’s a classic dress watch; square case, open heart and leather strap. You know what? That stuff still works. Limited to 100 pieces, the first 30 orders will receive a 30% discount on the RRP of £599 as well. Nice. Inside the 38mm wide watch is a Miyota automatic, we think. … Continue reading Vitae London: Dogo Open Heart Automatic, Ltd Edition

Storm Fibon X: Yeah, It’s Quirky

You expect the quirky, the unusual and the super bright, almost neon coloured dials from Storm London. It’s what they do. The watches are well made usually, feel solid and feature reliable quartz movements, so it all comes down to fashion. Do you rock the Storm look or is it too in-ya-face? For us, the lazer blue/purple dials are acceptable and we might try a … Continue reading Storm Fibon X: Yeah, It’s Quirky

Xeric Trappist NASA gets New Colours, Sapphire Crystals

You may love the Moonswatch models from Omega, but there are are alternatives, some with sapphire crystals, tritium gas tube lume and a chaoice of quartz of Miyota auto movements – which is a step up in quality. The Xeric NASA Trappist range might look a little bit too Star Wars for you, but then again, perhaps you love the night time lume and the … Continue reading Xeric Trappist NASA gets New Colours, Sapphire Crystals

New Bulova Curv Models, And The Price Just Went Up

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

Minase 7 Windows: Handmade, Bespoke and Classic Lines

Minase are a Japan based artisan watchmaking brand. Not for them the factory production lne, or off the shelf templates for dials, cases or bracelets. Nope, this is old school stuff and if you have the spare £4500-£6000 lying about, an investment in elegant timepieces too. The latest 7 Windows range might share a name with the bland, adequate software operating system that conquered the … Continue reading Minase 7 Windows: Handmade, Bespoke and Classic Lines