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Timex Made a New Affordable Automatic Watch With a Dial I Didnโt See Coming
Iโm starting to think the Marlin isnโt really a specific watch anymore. When Timex revived the name in 2017, the idea was much easier to define. That Marlin was a 34mm, hand-wound dress watch based closely on a Timex from the 1960s. Today, Timex lists several Marlin references, covering different sizes, complications, movements, and designs. The connection between them has become increasingly loose, with mid-century styling doing most of the work.
Seiko Turns the Panda Dial Into a Wild Affordable Chronograph
Every once in a while, Seiko releases something that makes me wonder how it survived all the meetings required to become an actual product. The new Power Design Project Pandagraph is one of those watches. And I mean that as a compliment. The HHK001 and HHK002 began with designer Kiyotaka Sakai and Seikoโs Power Design Project, an internal program that gives designers room to explore ideas outside their usual assignments. The Pandagraph appeared as a concept in 2024, built around Sakaiโs extremely literal interpretation of the โpandaโ chronograph.
Omega Made a New James Bond Watch for the Bad Guys
Omega has been making James Bond watches since 1995. That relationship now covers 31 years, nine films, two Bonds, and enough special-edition Seamasters to fill a pretty serious watch box. Somehow, though, Omega never made one for the bad guys. That changes with its latest 007 collection.
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.
