Affordable Watches

A Close-Up: The G-Shock Full Metal Collection - Heavy Metal in a Tradition of Toughness

The very first G-Shock was developed around the concept of toughness, which has been the core of all its products ever since. Explore with us the challenges that had to be overcome to get there and how the G-Shock evolved from a resin-clothed timekeeper into a sophisticated full-metal watch.

9 minutes

Martin Green

Apr 29, 2026

TAG Heuer

First Love: Spotlight on TAG Heuer - As maker of many collectors’ first “nice” watch, TAG Heuer has a special influence in the industry

For many collectors, TAG Heuer was the first “nice” watch, the gateway that turned casual buyers into enthusiasts. From the Formula 1’s cultural pull to Heuer’s deeper history, this is a look at the brand’s unique influence on watch collecting.

10 minutes

Zen Love

Apr 6, 2026

Watch Reviews

Hands on with the Hvilina Universum Cosmographia - A poetic sense of space on the wrist

When we cover new watches, we don't always have access to the real product, but that makes it all the more exciting when they do arrive. This is also the case with the Universum Cosmographia, made by Polish-based brand Hvilina.

4 minutes

Martin Green

Mar 5, 2026

Citizen

Citizen Gives the Tsuyosa a Pixelated Edge with seconde/seconde/ - “Being smaller has never stopped Minutes from slicing Hours into pieces.”

Citizen’s Tsuyosa gets its first collaboration, partnering with seconde/seconde/ for a limited-edition take on the everyday automatic. The familiar 40mm platform remains, but a pixelated katana minute hand adds a subtle graphic twist.

3 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Feb 20, 2026

Watches

ProTek Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps with Five New Models

Founded in 1775, the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) is a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces unlike anything else. ProTek, an official partner of the USMC, celebrates this historic event with five new, rough and tough models.

3 minutes

Martin Green

Feb 18, 2026

The Bear is Back: Hands-On with the SevenFriday's T2/08 'Riley II'

With the T2/08 'Riley II,' SevenFriday introduces the second watch that puts its mascot front and center. It adds a fuzzy and fun element to an otherwise very high-end product, creating a sense of casual luxury.

4 minutes

Martin Green

Dec 1, 2025

Watch Reviews

A Watch Like Fine Wine: Hands-On with the Vario Futurist

Paying homage to the 1970s is a new territory for Singapore-based Vario. The brand made a name for itself with its WWI-inspired trench watches and also captured the hearts of watch enthusiasts with its classy Empire collection. The new Futurist is like a fine wine, it only gets better when you let it breathe a bit.

4 minutes

Martin Green

Nov 8, 2025

Watch Reviews

Hands-on with the Benjamin James Scarifour Burnt Orange Agate

Stone dials are hot these days in the watch world. Where, for decades, it was the exclusive area of top-tier brands, these types of dial are now also available at more affordable price points. Benjamin James now also dons its Scarifour with stone dials, but can they come out of the shadow of its upscale counterparts?

4 minutes

Martin Green

Oct 6, 2025

Affordable Watches

Sponsored: Introducing the Oceaneva WaveRacer Chronograph - Master the elements

A Close-Up: The G-Shock Full Metal Collection - Heavy Metal in a Tradition of Toughness

First Love: Spotlight on TAG Heuer - As maker of many collectors’ first “nice” watch, TAG Heuer has a special influence in the industry

Hands on with the Hvilina Universum Cosmographia - A poetic sense of space on the wrist

Citizen Gives the Tsuyosa a Pixelated Edge with seconde/seconde/ - “Being smaller has never stopped Minutes from slicing Hours into pieces.”

ProTek Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps with Five New Models

Sponsored: Meet the Oceaneva Tenuis Calendar - Redefining the Automatic Dress Watch

The Bear is Back: Hands-On with the SevenFriday's T2/08 'Riley II'

A Watch Like Fine Wine: Hands-On with the Vario Futurist

Hands-on with the Benjamin James Scarifour Burnt Orange Agate