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Jacques Bianchi’s New Military Watch Has a Surprisingly Practical Twist
Jacques Bianchi Marseille is back with another collaboration involving former US Navy diver Brock Stevens, and this time, the focus is on combat diving. The new JB300 Professional builds on the pair’s previous release with a forged carbon case, a COSC-certified movement, and a handful of details developed around feedback from active military divers. I think there’s quite a bit here that deserves a closer look, especially if you’re into modern dive watches with a more specialized design.
The Citizen Eco-Drive Photon Might Be My Favorite Unexpected Release
I’ve been a fan of Citizen’s Eco-Drive technology for years, and I’ve owned several watches powered by it along the way. We’ve also recommended plenty of Eco-Drive models here at TBWS, and my blue Promaster Diver BN0151-09L is still one of my favorite watches of all time. With Citizen celebrating 50 years of Eco-Drive in 2026, I’ve been keeping an eye on some of the new releases, particularly the Photon.
Casio Nails Tudor Ranger Vibes With Its New Affordable Titanium Watch
I never really expected to see Casio making watches like this. The company has spent decades building its reputation around quartz movements, digital displays, and some of the most affordable watches you can buy. Now we’re looking at the new Casio CMK-100, a 38mm titanium automatic with a sapphire crystal and some pretty obvious Tudor Ranger vibes. Prices start at around $320, and I think there’s quite a bit to like here.
Grand Seiko Influence Shows Up in Christopher Ward’s New Automatic Watch
I’ve always found it interesting how much personality a dial can give an otherwise familiar watch. Grand Seiko has practically built an entire design language around the idea, with textured surfaces inspired by everything from snow to the bark of a birch tree. Now Christopher Ward seems to be exploring similar territory with the new C63 Sealander Yalos. And I think it’s a pretty sensible direction for a collection that has traditionally leaned toward straightforward, everyday sports watches.
Timex and WM Brown Give the Affordable Dress Watch an Art Deco Twist
I’ve always appreciated a good rectangular watch (make fun of me all you want for my Reverso opinions), especially when the proportions feel right. It’s a format that can be difficult to execute without getting carried away with the case dimensions or dial design. The latest collaboration between Timex and WM Brown, the lifestyle publication founded by Matt Hranek, caught my attention for those reasons.
