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Best Swiss watches

New Longines HydroConquest Gets GMT, 72hr Reserve & More

The Longines range is constantly being revamped and updated and the latest HydroConquest dive watch is a classic example. It now boasts 300m of water resistance, up from the old 200m benchmark. Plus there’s a GMT hand, which makes this more of an all-rounder wristwatch, not just a diver. The new colours also include a nice bottle green which we think is the collectors choice, … Continue reading New Longines HydroConquest Gets GMT, 72hr Reserve & More

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Micro Brands

Jack Mason GMT Joker: Cool Looker But Kinda Pricey

Got to admit this Jack Mason Strat-o-timer looks the biz. Love that domed crystal, retro Joker purple and black bezel, lone star Texas detail on the dial, plus it’s an automatic. With a steel bracelet this US assembled watch ticks the right boxes and has a GMT feature as well. Plus C3 lume splashed all over the dial for night moves. This is your classic … Continue reading Jack Mason GMT Joker: Cool Looker But Kinda Pricey

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British Watches

New Christopher Ward Sealander GMT 36mm; The Dress Watch Returns

OK, it’s not as exciting as Batman Returns, we will give you that. But the classic 36mm wide GMT dress watch does look good on your wrist at any formal occasion, or in the workplace. Although we probably wouldn’t wear the Sealander 36mm for a fishing trawler job… It’s too nice, just look at it. Either in the cobalt blue or deep red dial option, … Continue reading New Christopher Ward Sealander GMT 36mm; The Dress Watch Returns

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Micro Brands

Roam If You Want To, Roam Around The World

A catchy song lyric if ever there was, and a decent value GMT from microbrand Enoksen, based in Belfast NI. Enoksen are known for their no-nonsense dive watches, which offer super impressive depth ratings like 1000m for very little money compared to Swiss brands. The new EO7/A GMT is another watch that delivers on spec vs price, at just £375 retail. For that you get … Continue reading Roam If You Want To, Roam Around The World

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Yema Summer Sale, What’s Worth Checking Out?

French watch brand Yema has a summer sale on right now, with some decent reductions on various models. We love 40% off the Flygraf Navy GMT. Classic french blue dial, bold numbers and one of just 500 pieces make it collectable. Love the roundel on the winding crown too. Now 649 euros. The Meangraf is a racing style chronograph with some bold 70s syle retro … Continue reading Yema Summer Sale, What’s Worth Checking Out?

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Alpha Europe GMT: Hello Chunky

Indie MOD brand Alpha Europe just sent us an email with their latest models. The black dial GMT, with a Seiko NH movement inside, steel 44mm case, with ceramic insert, plus lume on the hands and markers looks decent value at just 124 euro. Yes, there could be VAT on top for UK buyers, but that is still an impressive package for the money. Alpha … Continue reading Alpha Europe GMT: Hello Chunky

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Omega’s WorldTimers Are Heavenly Bodies

The worldtimer watch is one of those 1950s jet age fashions that defined people as being modernists of their era. They needed to know what the time was in Rekjavik or Singapore, but you Bert Higginbottom, slaving in a factory in Rochdale, did not. It was for pilots and global trade merchants, oil explorers and margarine salesmen – the worldtimer was a tool watch before … Continue reading Omega’s WorldTimers Are Heavenly Bodies

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Shoreham Snowdon is a Versatile Tool Watch

This one is on Kick right now and with over £19,000 of funding, it is definitely going ahead. The Shoreham Snowdon is named after the highest peak in Wales and something of a tourist magnet on any sunny day, with long queues of people marching to the summit. It’s also a symbol of Wales too, like Mt Cook in NZ, Fuji in Japan or Ben … Continue reading Shoreham Snowdon is a Versatile Tool Watch

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