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Omega Made a New James Bond Watch for the Bad Guys
Omega has been making James Bond watches since 1995. That relationship now covers 31 years, nine films, two Bonds, and enough special-edition Seamasters to fill a pretty serious watch box. Somehow, though, Omega never made one for the bad guys. That changes with its latest 007 collection.
Can Seiko’s Rival Build a Better Dive Watch? Hands-On With a $1K Orient Star Diver
We spent years with the Orient Star RK-AT0106E to see whether its premium finishing, open-heart dial, and build quality can really compete with Seiko.
Seiko Takes An Affordable Chronograph Further Into Vintage Territory
Seiko has another European-exclusive Prospex Speedtimer, and the formula should be familiar by now. The new HBJ008 uses the existing 39mm solar chronograph platform with a dark blue dial, black subdials, bright orange accents, and a brown rally-style leather strap included alongside the steel bracelet. Production is limited to 4,000 pieces. I think the dial is easily the reason to pay attention here.
Why Does This G-Shock Cost Almost As Much As a Platinum Rolex Daytona?
Casio has made an $80,000 G-Shock. For some perspective, you could spend another $4,600 and reach the current retail price of a platinum Rolex Daytona. Eyes wide… Iโve been staring at that comparison for a while.
Citizen Gives Its Legendary Affordable Chronograph Four New โ70s Dials
Citizen is adding four new versions of its smaller Tsuno Chrono to the Japanese Citizen Collection. The formula is simple: familiar 38mm bullhead chronograph, metallic gradient dials, four colors. Gray, blue, green, and red versions will arrive in Japan on October 15. I think these work, although the reason has very little to do with novelty.
