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Japanese Watches

Orient Star Diver 1st Edition: Cool Looks, Benchmark Function

We always have time for a new Orient watch here at NWC mag because they produce a mix of retro Japanese designs with some great value dress and dive watches too. Like sister brand Seiko however, Orient are price walking their watches up as inflation bites. Still a new Star model diver, limited edition, (900 units) ticks most collector boxes nicely. With 200m of resistance … Continue reading Orient Star Diver 1st Edition: Cool Looks, Benchmark Function

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Micro Brands

Hoffman Racing 40 PINE Ltd Edition is On The Grid

Hoffman has anew model making its debut next week and we love its teal dial, metallic grey bezel and old school twin sub-dials. The latest addition to the Racing 40 range, this one is called Pine and has the Seiko VK 64 quartz chrono movement inside. So reliability is assured. Here’s the word from Hoffman, price isn’t on site yet but we will take a … Continue reading Hoffman Racing 40 PINE Ltd Edition is On The Grid

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Micro Brands

Hello Chunky! Two 500m Divers From Boldr Supply

We have a lot of time for Boldr at NWC mag as they consistently produce durable, well specified dive watches for a reasonable price. The latest additions to the Odyssey range are just what you expect; beefy 45mm case width, sapphire crystals, 500m rated, helium escape valve and a Swiss Sellita SW200 movement inside. All that for $799 is great value, try browsing the Swiss … Continue reading Hello Chunky! Two 500m Divers From Boldr Supply

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British Watches

Elliott Brown MilSpec at Watch Gecko

Watch Gecko are now stocking the Elliott Brown brand on their site, so we thought it would be good to have a browse. These watches have a UK Services theme, with an olive green Holton Professional model catching our eye. This features a Swiss quartz movement, C3 lume, 43mm steel case and a silicone green strap. It has that NATO vibe thing going on nicely. … Continue reading Elliott Brown MilSpec at Watch Gecko

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Watch market news

Footballers Are Magnets For Watch Thieves, Here’s Why

The recent burglary of Raheem Sterling’s house, where a reported jewellery and watches haul worth 300K retail was pinched highlights how footballers are an easy target for watch thieves in the UK. Sterling was playing in the World Cup and his family were reportedly at home when the raid took place, with thieves using weapons to intimidate his partner and children – reports the Mirror … Continue reading Footballers Are Magnets For Watch Thieves, Here’s Why

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Micro Brands

Gruppo Gamma Venturo III: Smaller Case & GMT Option

Gruppo Gamma has refreshed its field watch model and there’s a GMT version available now too. Case size has gone down slightly to 40mm across, which is still big enough for most people. Here’s the word; The Field III features a dial with crisp indices printed thick with Super-LumiNova of the highest grade, workhorse Seiko mechanical movement, CNC-machined case with depth rating of 200m, and … Continue reading Gruppo Gamma Venturo III: Smaller Case & GMT Option

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Micro Brands

Spinnaker Cahill: Help For Heroes Special Editions

The UK Help For Heroes (HFH) is a charity that raises funds for wounded veterans of the UK armed forces, plus helps support their families. It does some very good work and so it is great to see Spinnaker launching a  range of Cahill watches, which include a 5% donation the HFH. The Cahill automatics are named after some of the ships that sailed to … Continue reading Spinnaker Cahill: Help For Heroes Special Editions

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Best Swiss watches

TAG Tribute To GP Driver Watches Misses The Point

Once Heuer used to pay GP drivers on commission for selling their watches in the paddocks of Europe. Some drivers also received special gold watches from Jack H in honour of their sterling efforts on track. It’s great to celebrate that glorious Grands Prix racing era, but this blingy pastiche isn’t hitting the spot for us. For £17,850 you would like to get a solid … Continue reading TAG Tribute To GP Driver Watches Misses The Point

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