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We now live in a world governed by technology. Almost everything we do, or have done, can now be done better by some form of computerized tech. As a group of editors absolutely obsessed with mechanical timekeeping, this can create quite an intellectual conundrum. Think of all the times we hear people say "I don't need a watch, I just check the time on...

Seiko is launching a new Australasian Limited Edition from the Prospex range that is inspired by one of the most stunning holiday destinations in Australia – Noosa in Queensland. The colourway for this timepiece is the seemingly always on-trend black and blue but adds popping bright yellow accents. The dial has a very subtle texture that is extremely difficult to capture on camera –...

That’s right, I changed the series title to include the word “Japanese” to suit my own agenda. Well, that’s not quite true. I freely admit to having a few faves on both Jorg’s and Thomas’s lists, so I focused on my own watch-collecting origins. After fashion watches and vintage divers, my first new big-brand mechanical watch was a Seiko, and I was blown away....

It is safe to say that Seiko has made a push upmarket in recent times. While many of the brand’s watches certainly justify their new price point, for some enthusiasts, the higher RRPs take some getting used to. Daan has no such issues. He recently purchased a Seiko SPB317 for himself. Thomas, on the other hand, clings to his trusty old SKX009, a watch...

The price segment in question today is extremely interesting to me. It is where most budding aficionados find their entry into the hobby, seeking the best options under €500. Perhaps coming from fashion watches, the stretch to a “more serious” watch at this price seems logical and manageable. But don’t get me wrong, it is a ton of money, and anyone is fortunate to...