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Seiko Just Upgraded One of Its Coolest Retro Watches With Titanium
When Seiko brought the Vanac name back last year, I was into it immediately. Itโs one of those slightly strange corners of Seiko history that collectors like to rediscover, very 1970s, very geometric, a little funky in the best way. The modern version leaned into that look with a sharply faceted case and integrated bracelet. I liked it, though I remember thinking two things at the time. The 41 mm case felt a touch large for the vibe, and titanium probably would have suited the design better than steel. Now Seiko has done exactly that.
The Tissot Visodate Returns to Its Roots, with a Cleaner Dial and a Sub-$1K Price
If you got into watch collecting sometime in the 2010s, there’s a decent chance someone pointed you toward the Tissot Visodate at some point. It was always one of my favorite recommendations for a new collector who wasn’t drawn to the standard dive watch path. It’s accessible, well-proportioned, Swiss-made, and genuinely elegant without trying too hard. The fact that Tissot has now refreshed it, and kept it under $1,000, is the kind of news that deserves more than a passing glance.
Bausele Elemental Review: A Unique Take On The Integrated Bracelet Watch
For as long as I can remember getting seriously into watches, the idea of the โperfectโ integrated bracelet watch in steel has felt like a bit of a unicorn. Ask me ten years ago and I probably would have told you that some version of the Royal Oak sat firmly in grail territory. These days, my taste leans closer to the styling language coming out of Vacheron Constantin. Either way, this corner of the collecting world has become increasingly crowded over the last few years as brands realized how much enthusiasm still exists for the integrated bracelet formula. Just look at what the PRX did for Tissot.
Affordable GMT With Explorer II DNA: Nodus x Raven Watches TrailTrekker Basecamp
Ever since I spent time with the first-generation TrailTrekker, I’ve had a hard time shaking it. It became my favorite Nodus watch, and I’ve tracked every iteration since with a level of attention I don’t give most collaborations. So when the new TrailTrekker Basecamp landed, I was already paying close attention before the specs even loaded.
Casio Releases the G-Shock x Joshua Vides DW5600 and DW6900
I’ll be honestโฆ artist collaboration watches aren’t usually where I spend much time. Too often it’s a gimmicky cash grab, a name applied to an existing colorway with a small premium tacked on. So when Casio announced a partnership with visual artist Joshua Vides built around two of its most iconic G-Shock silhouettes, I wasn’t expecting much. Looking at the press photos though, I think there’s something here worth taking a look at.
