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Seiko Adds Two Anniversary Automatic Dive Watches to the Prospex Lineup
Seiko has been methodical about rolling out its 145th anniversary limited editions, and the Prospex collection was always going to get its moment. The brand recently announced two new divers, the HBC005 and HBB001, both carrying the silver and blue colorway that’s become something of a visual thread through the entire anniversary program. One sits closer to the brand’s heritage roots, the other leans into its more contemporary identity, and the pricing gap between them is significant enough that they’re really aimed at different buyers.
The TAG Heuer Solargraph Dive Watch Now Comes in Four New Flavors
TAG Heuer is back with new Solargraph models, and this time the Aquaracer Professional 200 collection gets a wider spread of materials and colorways. Four new references have been announced, split between stainless steel and titanium, all running the brand’s solar-powered TH50-00 caliber. It’s a logical expansion for a collection that made a solid first impression back in 2022. Whether the updates here improve on what came before is a different conversation. I have my doubts.
Timex Marlin Draper Automatic Watch Review: Affordable Vintage Style Without the Gimmicks
The funny thing about covering watches long enough is that you start developing opinions about releases before you ever touch them. Sometimes those opinions hold up once the watch actually lands on your wrist. Sometimes they fall apart within about thirty seconds of opening the box. Back when Timex announced the Timex Marlin Draper Automatic earlier this year, I remember being more interested than I expected to be. That probably sounds strange considering how many Marlin variants the brand has released over the past several years, but this one immediately felt a little more enticing.
This Affordable Titanium GMT Avoids The Typical Microbrand Watch Formula
Unimatic has introduced a new titanium version of its Modello Quattro platform called the Ultratool. This might be one of the more coherent releases the brand has put out in a while. The new collection includes both a standard time-only model and a GMT variant, each limited to 99 pieces, with a stronger focus on lightweight wearability and impact resistance than we typically see from minimalist tool watches in this price range.
Sericaโs Latest Release Brings Vintage Military Watch Sizing Back in a Big Way
If you’ve been paying attention to Serica over the past few years, you already know the French independent has built one of the more compelling field watch collections in the space. No fuss, no lifestyle marketing, just purposeful tool watches with good finishing and sensible pricing. Now, the brand is expanding that collection with the Ref. 7505, a COSC-certified field chronometer in a compact 35mm case. It’s a smart move, and one that feels well-timed given how many collectors have been vocal about wanting smaller watches.
