SWISSGEAR Legacy Series *This is sponsored post that was approved by the advertiser* People have different ideas about what makes the perfect watch. Perhaps undoubted quality is at the top of your list, or maybe you prefer something that is aesthetically pleasing. The great thing is, it is possible to get both those things and more. SWISSGEAR has debuted its new Legacy series of timepieces, s...
Luxemont Maestro Series *This is sponsored post that was approved by the advertiser* Not many new watch brands have been able to carve a path of sophistication while delivering contemporary fine craftsmanship. It is a balancing act that is hard to find, especially at affordable prices. However, Luxemont is a company that has managed to succeed in building timepieces calling on a deep knowledge of ...
Pantor Seal The Pantor Seal is the latest from Pantor Watches, but is not really a new watch, as this case design and bracelet have been around for quite sometime and used by many brands. It’s a large chunky beast of a diver with a black dial and very stark white hour, minute hand and markers. At 288 grams in weight, this could be a wrist anchor for some, unless you like a heavy watch, or ar...
There are countless hard use watches out there, and many claim to be the best. I get it, that is marketing, and marketing sells merchandise. The MTM Special OPS Seal Diver is a dive watch made out of titanium, Allen screws everywhere and a “Specially Calibrated” quartz (Ronda 715 Li) movement. It also sports a carbon fiber dial, sapphire crystal and tritium tubes as well as Superlumino...
Helm Vanuatu Version 4 It is quite rare for a brand to not only update and improve on their watch, but also drop the price significantly as well. That is the case with the Helm Vanuatu Version 4. As I dicuss in the video above, almost 3 years ago, I reviewed the original version of the Vanuatu. I had a quite a few issues and stated that if they were rectified, that it would be a fantastic watch. H...
Helm Khuraburi I have always said, value is very subjective. Some may think a $3,000 watch is a value because of what it offers for that price point. The Helm Khuraburi is much less than $3,000, 10 times less actually, at a price of $300. The term “Bang for your buck”, can be used to describe the Khuraburi, which would be an accurate description. I am one man, and this is one man&rsquo...
Casio Launches Colorful New Ladies’ Watches Casio America teamed up with designer Charles Harbison for the S Series Heathered collection, a new line of sporty watches making their debut at Spring Summer 2016 New York Fashion Week. Taking inspiration from heathered pattern sportswear, the watches are designed to complement a woman’s working or workout style. This is the second season th...
Casio Debuts $6,000 G-Shock MR-G Earlier this week Casio introduced two new solar powered watches for runners, both with very reasonable price tags. Now the brand known for quartz sports watches has a limited edition timepiece aimed at the fancier of luxury timepieces. The limited edition Basel special version of the G-Shock MR-G. dubbed the MRGG1000RT-1A, was designed at the Casio Yamagata factor...
Casio Introduces New Solar Watches The most annoying thing about quartz watches is having to change the batteries, which always seem to die at the most inconvenient times. If you’re a runner who enjoys getting your exercise outdoors, Casio has new additions to its line of sports watches that never need a battery change because they’re solar powered. The Solar Runner Extra Large STLS110...
Casio Smartwatch Coming in March 2016 While Casio is not a name that one connects with luxury timepieces, the brand has made a name for itself over the years with sturdy, practical watches like the G-Shock. Now the maker of reasonably priced sporty watches has announced plans to enter the increasingly crowded smartwatch field next year. Casio president Kazuhiro Kashio told the Wall Street Journal ...
Casio Shows Off New Collections at Harrod’s The launch of two new G-Shock models with prices hovering around $3,000 each shows that Casio is looking to make a move into the luxury watch market. Now the company famous for digital watches is aiming for the fashion conscious customer with a pop up shop now open at London’s luxury shopping store Harrod’s. The pop up shop, a 949 squar...
Casio Takes Aim at the Luxury Watch Market The name Casio has long been synonymous with sturdy, resilient sports watches that can take anything an owner may dish out. The brand’s G-Shock watches have been favorites with active customers since 1983 and now the creator of the model is eyeing the premium market. Kikuo Ibe and his team of engineers have been working on a full-metal G-Shock watch...