The Best Dive Watches Under $1,000: 24 Watches We Actually Recommend

by Brent Robillard In search of value There was a time when $1,000 USD represented a fairly substantial budget for a dive watch. Then prices began creeping upward. Mechanical movements became more expensive. Sapphire crystals and ceramic bezels became selling points. Watches that once occupied the enthusiast-friendly middle of the market started drifting into four figures. Thankfully, nobody told the watches on this list. In … Continue reading The Best Dive Watches Under $1,000: 24 Watches We Actually Recommend

Longines HydroConquest vs Tudor Black Bay: Why Familiar Still Sells

by Brent Robillard The HydroConquest Knows Exactly What It Is The first time I saw the new Longines HydroConquest was in Mexico City during Longines’ novelties presentation earlier this year. Before anyone from the brand had uttered a word, I remember thinking, “Well…that’s going to sell.” The room certainly suggested Longines felt the same way. There was a confidence surrounding the launch. Among the many … Continue reading Longines HydroConquest vs Tudor Black Bay: Why Familiar Still Sells