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The Iconic Seiko 1968 Diver Gets A New Automatic GMT Movement
Seiko has been revisiting its 1968 Diver’s platform for years now, and the Prospex Heritage family keeps getting more interesting with each wave of releases. The latest additions are the HBC001 and HBC002, two new references that bring a mechanical GMT complication to the lineage for the first time. Both watches reference the 1968 original while expanding what the modern Prospex Heritage line can do. Availability is set for May this year.
Hamilton’s New Affordable Military Watch Honors America’s 250th in 1,776 Pieces
Hamilton has a knack for showing up when there’s an occasion to commemorate, and the country’s 250th anniversary qualifies. The brand just announced a limited edition Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical pegged to the milestone, capped …
Mido’s Affordable Rolex Datejust Alternative: Hands-On With The Datoday
Weโve always had a thing for Mido. Itโs a brand we talk about a lot at TBWS because, when someone is ready to break into the four-figure range without getting too wild, Mido usually has something worth looking at. Theyโve got a huge catalog of fun divers, GMTs, and everyday pieces, and that variety has always been part of the appeal for us. So when Mido announced the refreshed Commander Datoday, I was stoked to hear weโd be getting one in for review. It looked like the kind of watch that could make a lot of sense as an everyday option, but still clean up well enough if you wanted to wear it a little differently.
The New Casio Oceanus Manta OCW-S6000AP-1A Leans Into Japanese Artisan Craft
Casio’s Oceanus line has always been something of an outlier in the broader G-Shock and Edifice conversation. It doesn’t get the hype cycles, the Reddit threads, or the influencer wrist shots. And yet, the Manta …
Luminox Built an Affordable Dive-Inspired Field Watch Out of Fiberglass
Dude, I love this. The Leatherback Sea Turtle line has been part of Luminox’s catalog for a while now, and even the larger “Giant” format with its 44mm case already existed. What’s new with the Luminox Leatherback Sand Turtle Giant XS.0326 is the case material. Instead of the stainless steel or Carbonox carbon fiber composite we’re used to seeing from Luminox, this version uses fiberglass.
