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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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Pilot and Aviation Watches Explained

Legibility, navigation, and purpose at altitude Introduction: Watches Designed for the Sky Pilot and aviation watches occupy a unique place within the tool watch landscape. Where field watches emphasize restraint and dive watches prioritize sealing and redundancy, pilot’s watches are defined by clarity at a glance. They were designed to be read instantly, often in cramped cockpits, turbulent conditions, and low-light environments—sometimes while wearing gloves. … Continue reading Pilot and Aviation Watches Explained

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The Ultimate Watch Buying Guide

Introduction: Buying a Watch Is About More Than Specs Buying a watch is rarely a purely rational exercise. In fact Rado CEO Adrian Bosshard once told me in an interview that “you are buying by heart. Of course, you have rational reasons, but the biggest part is an emotional reason.”  While specifications, movements, and materials all matter, the most satisfying watch purchases tend to come … Continue reading The Ultimate Watch Buying Guide

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