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Citizen vs Seiko: The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Affordable Sports Watches

by Brent Robillard Two Giants of Affordable Watchmaking Seiko and Citizen were among the first watches I ever owned. I suspect a lot of enthusiasts could begin their collecting stories with that same line. Long before I knew what a column wheel chronograph was, before I had ever heard of COSC certification, and certainly before I found myself interviewing watchmakers in Geneva, I was drawn … Continue reading Citizen vs Seiko: The Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Affordable Sports Watches

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Watches and Wonders 2026: Highlights from IWC Schaffhausen

By Brent Robillard Watches & Wonders IWC’s booth at Watches and Wonders 2026 was buzzing from the moment the doors opened. Between back-to-back appointments, I managed to spend some quality time with several of their new releases—each representing a different facet of IWC’s engineering mindset. Four pieces, in particular, captured my attention: the Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar IWC‑ProSet™ in 18‑carat 5N gold, the Pilot’s … Continue reading Watches and Wonders 2026: Highlights from IWC Schaffhausen

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This Week in Time (December 20th-January 2nd)

Welcome back to This Week in Time. Your time matters to us, and we’re committed to keeping this space sharp, thoughtful, and easy to read. Below, you’ll find a special edition designed primarily for the burgeoning watch enthusiasts. We thought it might me a good way to kick of the New Year. If you are new to watches, or simply “watch curious,” this is for you! … Continue reading This Week in Time (December 20th-January 2nd)

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