The Grand Seiko Evolution Collection expands with 5 new sports watches – two Spring Drive GMT references, two Spring Drive Chronographs and a Diver. Press Release information with commentary in italics. Grand Seiko Evolution Spring Drive GMT and Spring Drive Chronograph Retail prices are as follows: Grand Seiko Evolution 9 Collection Spring Drive GMT 9R66: [...]

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Tudor adds a new material to its growing list of Black Bay variants, with the new Black Bay Ceramic. This is the first time a full ceramic case is used on a regular production model, succeeding an earlier Only Watch 2019 all black model. Other notable changes include METAS certification, an anti-magnetic movement, and a [...]

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Panerai first released the Luminor Marina with blue dial PAM01313 in 2020. The watch is a permanent model in the Luminor collection and is a contemporary staple of the brand. Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01313 Retail is USD 7,700. A similar model, but hand-wound the Blue Mare PAM 1085 retails for USD 5,400. Launched in 2020, [...]

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The new Sinn U50 S is at its heart the same dive watch like the U1 but thinner and smaller than before. As part of the U50 range, it comes in a PVD coated U50 S variant as shown here, or a regular steel colored U50 and the U50 SDR, steel case with contrasting PVD [...]

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For most Omega fans, the Speedmaster will always be the go to collectible. While far superior in technology and performance, the co-axial equipped automatic chronographs tend to be lesser in demand as compared to its cam and lever 1861 counterpart. The Speedmaster rides on its widely published Moonwatch story line, but what the Seamaster chronograph lacks in storyline, it makes up for in functions. In particular, this model is delightful to look at because of its unique metal contrasts has a 300m water resistance and an accurate and antimagnetic movement.

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Underwater, accomplished and amateur divers alike need to rely on equipment that is impeccable both in terms of precision and safety. While previous models of the Polaris automatic only came with 100m water resistance, the dive styled watch is now a dive ready watch with the upgraded 300m water resistance. The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Mariner Memovox is also equipped with this update in an attractive blue sunburst dial.

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It is difficult to mistake the signature square case of a Bell & Ross timepiece. But there is a conundrum to that as well. The question is: How can Bell & Ross continue to improve and build on something that carries its brand identity? While they have made breakthroughs with both the round and tonneau [...]

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Tudor Black Bay P01 TUDOR introduces the Black Bay P01, a watch based on a legendary prototype developed in the late 1960s and proposed to the US Navy, and in so doing lifts the veil on a little-known aspect of its history. We covered the Black Bay P01 in our Live from Baselworld report here. [...]

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When the original 1970’s Seiko diver’s watch was created, its designers had only one thought in mind; to build a diver’s watch that delivered the reliability, durability, precision and legibility that serious adventurers required. Little did they know that a subsequent version of the watch with this same characteristic case design was destined to develop [...]

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Bell & Ross celebrates 15 years of partnership with leading Asian retailer: Cortina with a new Bronze Diver with a khaki dial and is dubbed Demiurgus, and is a limited edition of 100 pieces.

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The Luminox Jungle Survival Course is a programme that helps participants to overcome physical constraints and mental pressure. It is aimed to impart the Navy SEAL mantra of ‘The Only Easy Day Was Yesterday’ to participants and help them understand how each day’s challenges can make one stronger. Held at The Canopi, Bintan Indonesia, it [...]

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Bell & Ross watches is known for its military associations, in particular from the instrument panel of the pilot’s cockpit. The BR03 line is especially iconic to the brand, as the foundational design icon for its square shaped case, and legible dial display. Lesser mentioned is the brand’s early venture into a diver’s range in [...]

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Following the success of the first square diving watch launched last year, the BR 03-92 Diver from Bell & Ross is now officially a collection in its own right. When it presented its first square diving watch in 2017, Bell & Ross confirmed its ability to produce professional underwater instruments. Following on from the Hydromax [...]

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Inspired by the iconic Memovox Polaris watch from 1968, Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed a new collection to join the brand’s existing main product lines. The Polaris collection consists of five main products, with one limited edition paying tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Memovox watch. Of the releases, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox is easily the [...]

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Scott Cassell is an extraordinary individual. An expert military operative, he is also passionate about ocean conservation. The new watch was created to support Scott’s not-for-profit Sea Wolves Unlimited and UVP (Undersea Voyager Project). Created in collaboration with Scott, a portion of proceeds from the sales of the timepieces support these organizations and help them [...]

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Omega PLOngeur PROFessionnel (Professional Diver) began life in 1970, the ugly ducking of diver watches. The watch was, and it is still considered by some, one of the most non-appealing watches released by Omega. But since the utility and not the beauty was the key factor of this tool watch, the Ploprof raised fast a [...]

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When diving with air tanks began to gain popularity, IWC introduced the first Aquatimer in 1967. This diver’s watch, water-resistant up to 200 metres, had an internal rotating bezel for setting the dive time. To mark the 50th anniversary of Aquatimer diver’s watches, IWC Schaffhausen has released a special edition featuring the first Ceratanium ® [...]

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The subject of our focus today is the first professional diver’s watch to carry the Grand Seiko brand name, the SBGH257. Earlier Grand Seiko Diver’s watches are primarily aimed at recreational divers, and have been quite a success. With this new release, in titanium and a hi-beat movement, it is one of the launch products [...]

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In Part 2 of our series on the watchmaking processes at Movas Watches, we talked about the production process that happens at Movas every time a new watch is made. Today, we examine closely the current lineup of watches that Sean Wai of Movas has made, and highlight some details on the inspirations behind each [...]

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Everyone has a different story of how it all started. No matter who it is, all watch lovers started on this delightfully addictive hobby we call horology at some point – young or old, high-end or budget, modern or vintage. For some of us, it started with our dads handing us our first mechanical (or [...]

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