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Classic Swiss

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking; 70s Retro Vibe, VK Movement

Nivada Grenchen have a fairly groovy 70s revival watch on their site right now. The Chronoking in orange captures the era perfectly, but has the benefit of a Seiko VK Mecaquartz movement inside the 38mm wide case. Reliable and easy to replace if things go wrong one day. There are various steel bracelet and leather strap options and the watch retails at $479, which is … Continue reading Nivada Grenchen Chronoking; 70s Retro Vibe, VK Movement

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Micro Brands

New Watches: Say Hello To The Wayforth Voyager

This is a new brand for us at NWC and we have to say, these Seiko powered watches look like well designed, all rounder watches, with that extra retro touch. The Voyager is a VK series mecaquartz, so you have a reliable engine inside the 41mm case. Crystal is sapphire, there’s a date feature, plus the usual chrono functions. Dial colours range from a beautifully … Continue reading New Watches: Say Hello To The Wayforth Voyager

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Micro Brands

Boldr’s Venture is Space X Cool

Do you like the idea of a gloss black watch, like a bit of SpaceX cool on the wrist? Boldr in Singapore have created this one to celebrate space exploration and it’s kinda Movado-esque, although it might be hard to read in certain light conditions. Seiko auto movement. Priced at $449 on pre-order, plus VAT for UK buyers. Here’s the word from Boldr Supply; The … Continue reading Boldr’s Venture is Space X Cool

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Micro Brands

Boldr Releases Extra Odyssey Regatta Admiral Pieces

Boldr has released an extra 50 pieces of their Valjoux 7750 powered Odyssey Regatta model, which is one for the sailing fans out there. Brilliant blue dial, race timing feature, chrono pushers naturally, plus sapphire AR crystal and QR bracelet. Priced at $1299 – for just one week – this one of the cheaper Valjoux 7750 movement watches out there right now, many are over … Continue reading Boldr Releases Extra Odyssey Regatta Admiral Pieces

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Micro Brands

MVMT Offers Recycled Pacific Blue Watch

Lots of watch brands are now making use of recycled ocean waste, and that’s a good thing. Much as we detest the woke hypocrisy of celebs taking private jets to Davos and lecturing us on owning no petrol/diesel cars, taking no holidays and eating maggots, we can see that grabbing plastic waste from the seas and making it into something else is good karma. So … Continue reading MVMT Offers Recycled Pacific Blue Watch

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Watch market news

Want to Be Hypnotised? Buy a Triple Axis Watch Winder

Yes, there is nothing so addictive to view as your fave automatic watch spinning like a politician explaining oligarch donations. This Pulsar 360 watch winder mimics those gyroscope toys, which some of you junior scientists might have enjoyed as children. Send the watch all over the place and get that rotor turning. Here’s the word from the project promoters on Kickstarter; We will bring you … Continue reading Want to Be Hypnotised? Buy a Triple Axis Watch Winder

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British Watches

Enoksen Deco is One For Our Modern Times

Enoksen are an Indie brand based in Belfast NI and they produce an amazing dive watch. But they are broadening their appeal with this unisex model called the Deco. Variety of dial colours, 36mm case, Seiko VK movement, plus a range of milanese mesh straps. The grey variant is our fave as it has that clean, understated look that makes an everyday watch a superb … Continue reading Enoksen Deco is One For Our Modern Times

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Micro Brands

Raven Airfield is On Pre-Order

Raven watches in the USA has sent us info on their pre-order deals for the new Airfield model. Take a bit of pilot style, add to a trad Seiko field watch and there you have it. Fusion. There are white, black and green dial options, all set in a 316 grade steel case, NH36/38 movement, sapphire crystal and a ceramic bezel insert. We love the … Continue reading Raven Airfield is On Pre-Order

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