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The Mido Commander Datoday Just Got a Seriously Clean Redesign
Mido has been on a quiet streak lately, putting out some genuinely interesting watches that have caught the attention of collectors who might not have given the brand a second look a few years ago. This Multifort 8 One Crown immediately comes to mind. The latest release is a different kind of play. The refreshed Commander Datoday is Mido’s bid at the versatile, wear-it-everywhere steel watch, and at just over $1,000, the positioning against more expensive watches is hard to miss.
One Of The Coolest Japanese Watches You’ll Probably Never See In Person
Credor has always been a bit of a black box to me. Seiko’s ultra-premium division tends to keep a low profile, releasing watches that most collectors outside of Japan rarely encounter in the wild. I’ve never had a chance to handle one in person, and I’m not sure that’ll ever change. Still, when something new surfaces from the brand, I think it’s worth a closer look. The Credor Kuon GCLX995 features a blue ceramic dial and the hand-wound 7R31 Spring Drive movement in a 39mm stainless steel case. It’s set to launch in Japan on April 24th, with broader global availability expected through select retailers.
Seiko Gave Its Most Important Dive Watch An Overdue Refresh
The Marinemaster name carries a lot of weight in the Seiko world, and it’s had an interesting few years. After resurfacing in 2023 with a set of compact skin divers that caught people off guard, the line returned to proper 300m dive watch territory in 2024 with the SLA077 and SLA079. Now, Seiko is refining that formula again with two new references: the Prospex Marinemaster 1968 Heritage Diver HBF001 and the JAMSTEC Limited Edition HBF002. Both draw from the same 1968 Hi-Beat 300m Diver (ref. 6159-7001) blueprint we’ve seen before, but the upgrades here are meaningful enough to consider.
Oris Aquis New York Harbor II Review: A Dive Watch With Real Character
I’ll be honest. I didn’t realize how much I missed having an Oris Aquis around until this one showed up. A few years back, I spent some time with an older Regulator, and that watch stuck with me more than I expected. The case shape, the way it sat on the wrist, the Oris rubber strap. It all came together in a way that just worked for daily wear. Since then, I’ve kept a loose eye on the line. Oris has been steadily evolving the Aquis through dial variations and limited editions, trying to give the platform more personality without changing the core formula. Some of those releases worked for me. A lot of them didn’t.
Eco-Drive Turns 50 and Citizen Is Celebrating With a Wild Titanium Watch
I’ll admit, I purposely sat on this one for a couple of days. Citizen announced the Eco-Drive Photon earlier this week to mark the 50th anniversary of its Eco-Drive technology, and the online response has been, well, split. People seem to either love it or want nothing to do with it. Count me in the camp that thinks Citizen might be onto something here. There’s a vibe to this watch that reminds me of pieces from H. Moser & Cie. or MING, and the fact that we’re talking about a $1,000-ish Citizen makes that comparison all the more fun.
