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Luminox Pacific Diver Review: A Modern Take From an Iconic Military Watch Brand
I’ve admired Luminox for most of my collecting life, just never up close. It’s been one of those brands I’ve kept at arm’s length, even though the designs have almost always made sense to me. The Navy SEAL Original 3001, in particular, has long felt like the distilled version of what Luminox does best. Purpose-built, unapologetically utilitarian, and very much a product of the 1990s in a way I actually appreciate. Still, despite years of awareness and a fair amount of respect, I’d never owned one.
This Affordable Watch From an India-Based Microbrand Deserves More Attention
Sometimes a watch pulls me in for a reason that has nothing to do with specs, heritage, or even value. It’s a visual reaction first. The sense that you’re looking at something technical, maybe even a little confrontational, before you’ve processed what it actually is. That’s exactly what happened when I saw the Terra from Delhi Watch Company.
This Affordable Watch Brand Just Released Its First Meteorite Dial
Kurono Tokyo has opened 2026 with its first-ever meteorite dial watch, a noteworthy development for a brand that has largely stayed within lacquer, metal, and traditional dial materials. It is also a first for founder Hajime Asaoka, who has spoken openly about wanting to work with meteorite for years but struggled to find an approach that made sense within Kurono’s constraints.
Seiko Celebrates 145 Years Across King Seiko, Presage, and Prospex
To mark its 145th anniversary, Seiko has introduced a quartet of commemorative watches spanning time only dress pieces through to high technology chronographs. Each model features gold toned details that serve as the visual link across an otherwise diverse lineup.
Aquastar Benthos Professional Review: The Version I’d Wear Every Day
It’s been a while since I’ve had a watch come across my desk that traces back to the family of brands currently stewarded by Rick Marei. Over the years, his name has intersected with my own collecting path in a few meaningful ways. From his earlier involvement with Doxa during a very specific chapter of that brand’s history, to the revival of Synchron, his work tends to show up consistently in the parts of the watch world I pay the closest attention to. These are brands that appeal to collectors who value restraint, purpose, and a clear understanding of why certain watches mattered in the first place.
