Tudor has stepped out with some truly innovative and desirable timepieces in recent years. Its Pelagos divers are among the best in the world, and the Black Bay product line is going strong. A somewhat recent release in that group, the Black Bay GMT, is worth a closer look a few years after its initial […]
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Tudor is a brand that many love, with watches that are beautiful and usable, but some may view them as “lesser” timepieces to Rolex, the company’s corporate parent. While that perception may have been slightly accurate in years past, the Tudor watches of today is its own animal entirely. Believe it or not, Tudor has […]
Divers are the “it” watch of the century, it seems. Everyone from James Bond to your local librarian wears them, and there are so many styles, price points, and brands that it can be hard to know which is the best for you. I’m here to make it easy for you: If you don’t want […]
It’s always a great treat and privilege to test a watch for a week or so, but it’s even better when it’s a timepiece on the level of the one I just sent back to DavidSW. The Omega Seamaster’s connection to James Bond is long and storied, and has yielded more than a couple of […]
When it comes to Rolex, buy the seller, not the watch.
Omega is one of the most popular and well-known watchmakers on the planet, and for good reason.
It’s hard to beat the value, tech, and versatility of the SLA023 Marine Master.
Your choice of watch brand for your next purchase is a personal decision that can be based on several factors. There are so many options out there that it can be hard to settle on a timepiece, especially when there can be so much money at play. Grand Seiko is a brand that many people […]
Seiko has grown so much in recent years that it’s almost impossible to keep up with all of the incredible watches that have come from the company’s vast catalog. The good news is that, between limited editions and country-specific releases, there’s a watch for everyone. Grand Seiko, however, is where things really start to get […]
Since Patek-Philippe re-introduced their world time wristwatch in the year 2000, the cult-status of this complication has reached dizzying heights, as evidenced by watch auctions over the last 2 decades. But what really climbs the charts are the enamel and cloisonne enamel dials that reach the auction block. Why is that? And what makes them so special?










