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Mido’s Affordable Rolex Datejust Alternative: Hands-On With The Datoday
Weโve always had a thing for Mido. Itโs a brand we talk about a lot at TBWS because, when someone is ready to break into the four-figure range without getting too wild, Mido usually has something worth looking at. Theyโve got a huge catalog of fun divers, GMTs, and everyday pieces, and that variety has always been part of the appeal for us. So when Mido announced the refreshed Commander Datoday, I was stoked to hear weโd be getting one in for review. It looked like the kind of watch that could make a lot of sense as an everyday option, but still clean up well enough if you wanted to wear it a little differently.
The New Casio Oceanus Manta OCW-S6000AP-1A Leans Into Japanese Artisan Craft
Casio’s Oceanus line has always been something of an outlier in the broader G-Shock and Edifice conversation. It doesn’t get the hype cycles, the Reddit threads, or the influencer wrist shots. And yet, the Manta …
Luminox Built an Affordable Dive-Inspired Field Watch Out of Fiberglass
Dude, I love this. The Leatherback Sea Turtle line has been part of Luminox’s catalog for a while now, and even the larger “Giant” format with its 44mm case already existed. What’s new with the Luminox Leatherback Sand Turtle Giant XS.0326 is the case material. Instead of the stainless steel or Carbonox carbon fiber composite we’re used to seeing from Luminox, this version uses fiberglass.
I Can’t Get Over the New Titanium TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph
The TAG Heuer Monaco has lived somewhere in the back of my mind for years. It’s one of those watches I’ve never owned, but could never fully shake either. Maybe it traces back to its cameo in the later seasons of Breaking Bad, or maybe it’s just that unmistakable square case doing something irrational to me every time I see it. Either way, TAG Heuer just gave me a reason to think about it a lot more. The brand has announced a refreshed Monaco Chronograph in Grade 5 titanium, featuring a new in-house chronograph movement and three colorways launching this month.
Timex’s New Affordable Automatic GMT Takes Aim At Iconic Rolex Styling
For a lot of us, the Rolex GMT Master sits somewhere between realistic goal and permanent daydream. I’ve wanted one for years. Pepsi, Coke, whatever the bezel color, the GMT Master is one of the most archetypal sports watches ever made, and the prices remind you of that every time you look. I even owned a Tudor Black Bay GMT that, for reasons you may know, didn’t stick. So when Timex dropped a GMT in the Waterbury Heritage line with obvious Rolex-inspired design cues and a mechanical movement, it got my attention faster than most Timex announcements do.
