Seiko Save The Ocean
At the same time that the prices and prestige of Japanese watches are increasing, more Swiss (and other) watches are getting more affordable – and small independent brands are pushing the boundaries of value propositions. This is good news all around, but it brings more watches into direct competition with Seiko. Seiko is fighting back with better communications and naming conventions, as well as by listening to fans, responding to market trends (like vintage rereleases), and highlighting their higher-end products (in the Prospex line and elsewhere). There are still not many watches with Swiss mechanical movements available at the price point of entry-level Seiko Prospex watches like the Samurai, but there are some. At $525, the Seiko Prospex SRPC93 “Save The Ocean” Samurai is still a great value, and it offers that certain Seiko personality and appeal that is difficult to quantify or be replicated by anyone else.
by Ariel Adams, 19/04/2018
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Casio F91W
Casio’s F-91W is the standard watch. It is the horological equivalent of a Coca-Cola, the Big Mac of timepieces. It tells the time with no frills and no fuss. The diminutive Casio manages to be large enough to look good on a man’s wrist but small enough to fit a lady or a teenager without too much trouble. It has rudimentary water-resistance and can take a great deal of punishment. Most important of all, it is essentially maintenance-free and tells the time accurately. (...)What you musy keep sight of is that this watch costs less than £10. When the battery runs out (and these things can last five years on a single battery), you throw it away and buy a new one. If the strap breaks, you throw it away and buy a new one. If it gets water inside, you throw it away and buy a new one. And if it stops working, you throw it away and buy a new one. Try doing that with a £5,000 Rolex!
by Wristwatch Review UK, 13/02/2018
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Orient Automatic Bambino
The Bambino is very clearly designed and marketed as a dress watch, with its massive glass and thin profile. But I’ve found it to be an equally relaxing companion for casual meals, long stretches on the couch, or extended writing sessions. It’s a thing that speaks of unhurried elegance, far from the laser-like precision of an atomically-synced quartz or the work-first ethos of a G-Shock. There’s also a little something extra here, hidden beneath the classical face and delicate hands. Whenever I strap on the Bambino, I feel as though I’m wearing something my great-grandfather could have worn. Heck, maybe the Babe himself sported something like this while tooling around in his Lincoln. There’s a strange comfort in that, and its only grown as my time with the watch has increased.
by journeywindjunk, 12/04/2018
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