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USA watches

Weiss Tangerine Dream: 20 Piece Limited Edition

US microbrand Weiss has a new limited edition model on its site. The Tennessee Tangerine dive watch offers 300m of resistance, an in-house caliber movement, plus sapphire crystal and a wooden display box too. Handmade in the USA, there are just 20 examples of this orange dial watch available. 120 click unidirectional bezel and it has a sapphire crystal see-thru caseback as well. Rubber strap … Continue reading Weiss Tangerine Dream: 20 Piece Limited Edition

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Micro Brands

Ocean Crawler Core Diver V4: Swiss Power, 300m Ability

Ocean Crwler is a brand we just discovered at NWC mag and we have to say their line up of watches is impressive, there’s even an 18K gold bezel dive watch for $5000 in there. But regular dive watch fans know that what matters is the movement, the lume, the depth testing and the build quality of the watch. In this respect Ocean Crawler are … Continue reading Ocean Crawler Core Diver V4: Swiss Power, 300m Ability

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Micro Brands

La Touraine Voyager GMT

Indie brand La Touraine has launched a new Voyager GMT model. Here’s the word; “Powered by the renowned Seiko NH-34 self-winding automatic movement that is viewable behind the sapphire glass caseback, Voyager GMT is designed to ensure ultimate accuracy and durability as you trot the globe. With case colour options you can get your GMT in black or silver to make Voyager stand out no … Continue reading La Touraine Voyager GMT

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Micro Brands

How Rare Do You Like Your Watches?

A pure one off by George Daniels or Roger Smith would really be something to own for sure, but for mere mortals with less than a million to spend a limited edition of 20 pieces by Weiss is worth a look. The titanium field watch features a blue dial, 38mm wide case and is hand made in the USA. Inside the lightweight case there’s a … Continue reading How Rare Do You Like Your Watches?

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Micro Brands

La Touraine Divers: 200m Ability, Sharp Styling, Affordable Too

La Touraine is a relatively young Indie watch brand that is constantly trying to raise their game. The latest Maritimer and Seafarer models being a strong case in point. The Maritimer Sub homage has all the classic design cues you want, plus it delivers on water resistance at 200m, ceramic bezel and C3 lume. We like that tool watch ability. Quartz movement helps keep costs … Continue reading La Touraine Divers: 200m Ability, Sharp Styling, Affordable Too

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Micro Brands

Islander Hemel Hawkeye, Compact Collab With Great Lume

We have lots of time for Islander watch collabs, especially when they look as sharp as this Hemel Hawkeye Flieger. All the classic elements of aviation themed watchmaking are in the mix, plus great modern lume too. Nice size at 39mm across, Seiko automatic movement and 100m of resistance, what’s not to like? Here’s the word from Island Watches and the RRP on this one … Continue reading Islander Hemel Hawkeye, Compact Collab With Great Lume

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USA watches

Vaer R1 Chronograph Is a Great Value Mecaquartz

Every biker knows and loves the Yamaha R1, arguably the best sportbike of the late 1990s beating the Fireblade in some respects. But how about the Vaer USA Racing R1, is that a game-changer too? Nope, it’s just a great value meca-quartz wristwatch, with sharp styling details, a Seiko movement and a range of sub-dial options. All mounted on a NATO strap and priced at … Continue reading Vaer R1 Chronograph Is a Great Value Mecaquartz

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Classic Swiss

Doxa Army Will Inspire a Legion of AliExpress Homages

This is one good looking dive watch, with that cool checkerboard dial design really standing out. 300m of depth resistance is respectable and sapphire crystal uni-directional bezel and engrave caseback all add to the mix. There’s a steel bezel insert and a bronze insert choice too, and we think the bronze one really adds a little old school diving flavour to this watch. Here’s the … Continue reading Doxa Army Will Inspire a Legion of AliExpress Homages

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