Results for ISO 6425 (Diver's Watch Standard)

In-Depth: Why The Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary SLGH002 Is Some Of The Biggest Watch News Of 2020

The new Hi-Beat caliber offers the first new series-produced escapement in over two decades.

This is How Covid-19 Has Changed Auctions and the Vintage Watch Market

Happenings: Cartier Is Launching A Digital Platform For Its 2020 Watch Releases

Cartier Watchmaking Encounters will be your portal to all things Cartier this year.

Just Because: Actress Carrie Fisher's Watch Is For Sale At Sotheby's

May the force be with you.

Just Because: This Pendulum Watch From 1680 Is A Terrible Idea, Beautifully Executed

"The Grinch had a wonderful, awful idea." – How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Review: Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture: Is your watch smarter than you?

Frederique Constant makes a step further into a possible future of watchmaking combining a traditional automatic movement with a smartwatch module offering the best from both worlds - Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture

Is customization the new way to buy a watch?

Mass customization has been a hot topic in recent retail trends. Not a new concept, the idea has been manifest through monogramming of leather goods, with brands like Louis Vuitton, Tumi, Coach offering this service in stores and online. From simple monogramming, to swapping around a full permutation of parts and piece

Seiko Turtle vs Citizen Promaster NY0040: An Affordable Dive Watch Reality Check

We compare the Seiko Turtle and Citizen Promaster NY0040 after hands-on testing to find out which affordable automatic dive watch delivers more.

Fratello On Air: Does Watch Financing Help Or Hurt The Hobby?

Welcome to another episode of Fratello On Air. We’re back after a couple of weeks under the weather and ready to talk watches. But we’re not just talking about them; we’re also asking whether watch financing has helped or hurt the hobby we all enjoy. Perhaps that’s an easy question, but the tougher one is […] Visit Fratello On Air: Does Watch Financing Help Or Hurt The Hobby? to read the full article.

Review: the Christopher Ward Sealander - the Best Boring Watch Money Can Buy

Christopher Ward introduced the C63 Sealander in 2021 as a go-anywhere, do-anything watch. It was meant to be the brand’s contemporary, bread-and-butter line: a less specialized variation of the C60 Trident diver that had long been its core, while avoiding vintage pastiche. The Sealander was simple, easy to digest, and versatile. It was also, somewhat, a return to Christopher Ward’s original bang-for-your-buck ethos. When the C63 launched with a $695 three-hand automatic, it was a statement about the brand’s values, not just value. The GMT, meanwhile, started at $950 on a strap. Both offered a lot of Swiss-made mechanical watch for the money. the Sealander in 2021 Fast-forward five years, and I don’t know if any watch brand has changed quite as much as Christopher Ward. The Bel Canto arrived in 2022 and totally reframed how the company was perceived. The Twelve followed in 2023 and raised the standard of its core watches. Then came the Twelve X, which put its in-house movements and finishing capability in the spotlight, and finally the Loco, which proved the Bel Canto was not a one-off. Christopher Ward was redefining what value could mean in the context of avant-garde independent watches. As such, the brand that launched the C63 in 2021 is very different from the one releasing its replacement in 2026. It is bigger, has a much larger customer base, enjoys far greater awareness, and, frankly, has a better reputation. The new Sealander reflects that transformation, r...

$1k vs. $10k Dive Watch: Hands-On With the Mido Ocean Star 200 & Rolex Submariner

See how the Mido Ocean Star 200 stacks up against the Rolex Submariner after hands-on testing, and whether the Rolex is really worth $9K more.

Did Mido Actually Improve Its Core Diver? Ocean Star 200 vs. Ocean Star Titanium

Is the newer Mido Ocean Star 200 actually better? We compare it hands-on with the older Ocean Star Titanium to see which diver makes more sense today.

We Reviewed 7 Affordable Dive Watch Alternatives to the Casio Duro

The Casio Duro is hard to beat, but these affordable dive watches offer more personality, better finishing, or a more engaging ownership experience.

Casio Duro vs Swatch Scubaqua Sea Wasp: A Hands-On Affordable Dive Watch Comparison

Casio Duro vs Swatch Sea Wasp: a hands-on comparison of two very different affordable dive watches, from build quality and bezels to price and personality.

Casio Duro vs Seiko Turtle: Hands-On With Two Dive Watch Icons

The Casio Duro costs a fraction of the Seiko Turtle, but price does not tell the whole story. We tested both to decide which one we would keep.

One of the Best Affordable Microbrands Just Refreshed Their Entire Watch Collection

The Lorier relaunch brings back the Neptune diver, Astra dress watch, Falcon field watch, and Hyperion GMT. Pre-orders July 27.

Introducing - The Oris Divers Date, now with Olive Green Dial

The Divers Date is one of the most recognisable watches in the modern Oris collection, tracing its design inspiration back to the brand’s first dive-ready watch of 1965. For several years, this retro look was popularised by the Divers Sixty-Five, introduced in 2015 and offered in countless colours, materials and configurations. In 2024, however, Oris thoroughly […]

A visit to Cairns armed with the new Seiko PADI 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Diver

We visited the Great Barrier Reef with Seiko Australia to check out their latest Diver's Watch, alongside a very special turtle

Certina DS Super PH2000M: An Extreme 2,000-Meter Dive Watch Under $1,500

The Certina DS Super PH2000M is one of the most robust and capable dive watches out there in 2026.

Seiko Celebrates their Long Relationship with PADI: Introducing the HBB002 PADI 60th Anniversary Diver

Earlier this year, I helped a close friend pick out her first mechanical watch: a beautiful blue Seiko Prospex “Save the Ocean” special edition. For me, it was an easy recommendation, given my love of Seiko, their position as the true global king of entry- to mid-level watch purchases, and the prestige of the Prospex diver line itself. For her, as a lover of all things to do with the natural world, it was meaningful thanks to the eco-benefitting twist and oceanic theming. That particular Prospex was not the first, nor the last Seiko to showcase an organization doing work for ocean conservation and education: new for 2026 is the Prospex HBB002, celebrating the Professional Association of Diving Instructors’ (PADI) 60th anniversary.  Seiko’s connection with the world of diving goes far beyond the simple styling and function of many of their iconic diver timepieces. As the company points out, it released its first diver in 1965, just one year before the PADI itself was founded with the intention of raising training standards and expanding access to education on diving as a hobby and profession. Now operating in 183 countries, PADI also puts promoting ocean conservation at its forefront, a noble cause that Seiko themselves have championed with their Save the Ocean program. So, it makes sense that Seiko has supported PADI as a partner for ten years, and is celebrating that partnership and PADI’s sixtieth anniversary with the new HBB002 model.  The watch itself bring...

The Serica 7505 Series Creatively Revisits The Brand’s Inaugural Field Watch

Time flies, doesn’t it? I first had a chance to try out the Serica 4512 California back in 2021. Since then, we have seen plenty of remarkable releases from the Parisian brand. The steadily growing collection was extended with a diver, a travel GMT, and a dress watch. On top of that, Serica kept us […] Visit The Serica 7505 Series Creatively Revisits The Brand’s Inaugural Field Watch to read the full article.

Omega Introduces The Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light

Omega continues its long-running partnership with James Bond with the new Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light. This time, however, the inspiration does not come from the silver screen. Instead, the watch debuts alongside the upcoming 007 First Light video game from IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios. The watch appears in the game […] Visit Omega Introduces The Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph 007 First Light to read the full article.

In Case The Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Inspired You, Here Are Some Modern Pocket Watches

Fashion is a fickle and unpredictable muse, isn’t she? While some predict the demise of the analog watch under pressure from smartwatches, something as unexpected as the Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop could imaginably swing the pendulum the other way. Could it trigger a resurgence of ye olde pocket watch? And if so, are […] Visit In Case The Audemars Piguet × Swatch Royal Pop Inspired You, Here Are Some Modern Pocket Watches to read the full article.

4 Best Skin Diver Watches We’ve Ever Reviewed

Explore compact skin diver-inspired watches we’ve reviewed hands-on, with vintage charm, wearable proportions, and practical dive-watch details for daily use.

Audemars Piguet x Swatch join forces for the Royal Pop, a rule-breaking pocket watch for the masses

The cat is out of the bag, and the Royal Pop is here, a new bioceramic pocket watch based on the iconic Pop watch, and the AP Royal Oak

Quartz Dive Watch vs Automatic Dive Watch: Our Hands-on Verdict

Choosing between quartz and automatic dive watches? See which one makes more sense for real ownership, maintenance, accuracy, and everyday wear before you buy.

Timex Meridian vs Orient Mako: Affordable Dive Watch Showdown (Hands-On)

Find out which budget dive watch suits your daily wear, wrist comfort, design preferences, and long-term ownership better. The post Timex Meridian vs Orient Mako: Affordable Dive Watch Showdown (Hands-On) appeared first on Two Broke Watch Snobs.

Into The Pacific With The Blancpain × Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean Of Storms

The Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean of Storms is a wonderful holiday watch. Providing a mechanical caliber and the wearing experience of a Blancpain, this Swatch is a whole lot of fun. It’s good that this plasticky watch has a decent level of waterproofness too. Sydney’s spring has been a tempestuous affair to say the least. […] Visit Into The Pacific With The Blancpain × Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms Ocean Of Storms to read the full article.

Hands-On With The Three New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Diver Watches In Steel

The 150 Heritage pocket watch, the Neo Frame Jumping Hour, and the skeletonized Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar might have stolen most of the limelight when Audemars Piguet presented many novelties in January. Nevertheless, the pieces I was probably most curious to see and try on were a series of three tool watches. Well, these are […] Visit Hands-On With The Three New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Diver Watches In Steel to read the full article.

First Look - Save the Date, with the new Serica Ref. 5330 Dive Chronometer

This is an endless debate in the small circle of watch enthusiasts… Should a dive watch be equipped with a date or not? Purists, sometimes slightly biased in their judgments, will tell you in a very strict manner that no, a date has no place on the dial of a dive or tool watch! “Who […]