Two New 500m Divers From Undone

A couple of new dive models from Indie brand Undone caught our eye recently and with 500m of resistance on offer, plus loads of lume, for under $400, these are great value. The average benchmark these days on everyday divers is about 300m, so 500m gives you some extra cover and the Aqualume model also has full lume across the dial. The Aquadeep just has … Continue reading Two New 500m Divers From Undone

Suppose You Want Deep Dive 1000m For Under £300?

If you love deep dive watches that can handle 1000m then there are very choices on the market. Sure, you can pay a fortune to Rolex, Blancpain or others but when it comes to mainstream Swiss, British, German or Indie brands then 300m tends to be the limite, at least for something affordable to the everyday enthusiast. Often you are loking at paying over £1000 … Continue reading Suppose You Want Deep Dive 1000m For Under £300?

Boldr’s Blue Moon 200m Diver is Ace Value

If you like dive watches, especially those made from lightweight materials like titanium, then Boldr have a great value 200m diver for you, with a blue glow at night. The Venture Blue Moon is being launched today and at £241 it’s undeniably cheap for a 200m rated dive watch. The white dial models is definitely no-frills functional, but does the job, plus has a NATO … Continue reading Boldr’s Blue Moon 200m Diver is Ace Value

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

Grand Seiko Tentagraph: Brilliant, But Expensive

The Tentagraph boasts a long distance power reserve at up to three days, which is industry leading (says Seiko) plus a beautiful chronograph movement. The dial and hands are finished to a high standard, the bracelet is mirror polished. It offers something bespoke and hand built. You have to admire the way Seiko offers their GS models as a lux brand within their empire, Citizen … Continue reading Grand Seiko Tentagraph: Brilliant, But Expensive

Deals: Get an Extra 10% Discount at Chisholm Hunter

We had an email today from Chisholm Hunter and the good news is there’s an extra 10% off watches in their Sale right now. The code you need at checkout is EXTRA10, simple as that. TISSOT Spotted a quartz Tissot Chrono XL at £275 with the extra discount, which means you are getting a Swiss brand watch for M Kors money. Can’t be bad. If … Continue reading Deals: Get an Extra 10% Discount at Chisholm Hunter

Oris Big Crown, With New In-House Calibre 473

It’s a rare thing when a Swiss brand launches a new Calibre of movement. Mostly the entire Swiss watch industry tends to update and tweak their movements, which largely resemble the same mechanical and auto movements – as regards the fundamental engineering – from say 25 or even 55 years ago. There is a good reason for this approach; one, it keeps R&D costs down … Continue reading Oris Big Crown, With New In-House Calibre 473

Yes, Still Checking Out Those January Watch Sales

We are still casually browsing the net, pretending to read news about Harold’s long list of imaginary grievances, but secretly checking out the wristwatch bargains online. Someone has to. Here’s what we found; CRAFTER BLUE Some sharp designs at this Indie brand and there’s a handy 20% off anything above $100, just apply code C20 at checkout. Simple as that. The discount code lasts until … Continue reading Yes, Still Checking Out Those January Watch Sales