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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.
I Know the Rolex Datejust Well. Iโd Still Rather Wear This Oris
I know the Rolex Datejust pretty well. My father owns one with a black baton-marker dial, fluted bezel, and Jubilee bracelet, and Iโve spent enough time wearing it to understand the appeal. Itโs an excellent watch. It also makes me very aware that Iโm wearing a Rolex. And given the choice, I think Iโd rather wear this new Oris. The latest Oris X Cervo Volante Big Crown Pointer Date is a 40mm steel model with a burgundy gradient dial and dark brown deer-leather strap. It costs $2,600 in the US and continues a collaboration that started with three 38mm Big Crown models in 2022.
