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Micro Brands

HVILINA 12 Minutes: Game Collab Convertible is A Winner

There are many ways to promote a watch brand these days. You can market your Longines to the horsey brigade at Eventing, showjumping or similar gatherings, Rolex love that tennis vibe, Omega have done pretty well with the James Bond movie franchise up until the departure of Daniel Craig. But here’s a novel approach from HVILINA, an Eastern European brand which has just launched the … Continue reading HVILINA 12 Minutes: Game Collab Convertible is A Winner

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British Watches

Super Limited Edition Bremont Celebrates TT Races

A special batch of just 67 Bremont Chronometer watches, with the famous Mountain course on the caseback, plus the TT Races logo on the dial, have just been released. The white dial chronograph has a real racebike clocks look, with sharp tipped red needles marking the stopwatch seconds, plus adding contrast to the sub-dials. Silicone rubber strap, sapphire crystal and a bi-directional bezel finish off … Continue reading Super Limited Edition Bremont Celebrates TT Races

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Japanese Watches

Seiko Just Keeps Walking The Astron Price Higher Than Space X

Seiko has been price walking its watches for a few years now, but on the upside demand on the used market for Seiko watches is generally strong, arguably stronger than for some Citizen and Casio models, so maybe Seiko is a true investment watch? Maybe so, certainly an early Astron is now worth big money, but then not many quartz movements from the 1970s are … Continue reading Seiko Just Keeps Walking The Astron Price Higher Than Space X

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Best Swiss watches

Rolex Just Dropped a New Dive Watch, Rated at 12,800 Feet. Seriously

No often you see a new Rolex being released especially one that has a depth rating of over 12,000 feet. This Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge celebrates James Cameron’s super deep diving missions. Yes, there is going to be the Mother of All Waiting Lists for this one. The 44mm case watch has the 32 series Calibre inside, with Parachrom spring and offers 70 hours of … Continue reading Rolex Just Dropped a New Dive Watch, Rated at 12,800 Feet. Seriously

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Japanese Watches

Super Collectable: Kawamura Seiko Collab Breaks Cover

These two special Kawamura collab Seiko 5 models look set to be collectors items. According to the press info they will be on sale in September in Japan’s Seiko watch boutiques. It looks like overseas buyers won’t be able to buy them online. The bright, colourful models are the work of Kawamura, a graphic artist based in Japan and famous for collage work. You can … Continue reading Super Collectable: Kawamura Seiko Collab Breaks Cover

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Japanese Watches

Seiko’s Speedtimer is Pure Sixties Motorsport Heaven

The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer is just one of those watches that looks right and an instant  classic. Blue dial always sells well, which means resale values are strong. Then there’s that classic, late 60s motorsport chrono layout; twin sub-dials, big red chrono hand, date at 6 o’clock. Chunky piston style pushers add that Breitling Top Time/El Primero vibe too. It’s all good. The modern version … Continue reading Seiko’s Speedtimer is Pure Sixties Motorsport Heaven

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Classic Swiss

Mondaine Just Added a Backlight, And We Kinda Like It

The Mondaine watch is a classic. Swiss railway clock design, clear dial and markers, plain straps – you know what you are getting. Well the  latest model called the Giant – actually there is a 35mm ladies size too – is a 42mm wide gents watch with a Ronda quartz movement inside and a red/black strap choice, plus a Milanese bracelet for those who enjoy … Continue reading Mondaine Just Added a Backlight, And We Kinda Like It

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Micro Brands, Uncategorized

Spinnaker Spence 300: Real Slim Diver

Let’s be honest, 10.9mm high on the wrist is super slim for a 300m dive watch. Just think back to the heady days of freedom before the Plandemic, when a typical 45mm wide, bronze case dive watch looked like a Ninja throwing star – and weighed about the same. Big AR sapphire crystals, beefy 14mm high cases and coin edged bezels that could double as … Continue reading Spinnaker Spence 300: Real Slim Diver

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