Editor’s Note: We’d like to thank Bob’s Watches for providing the images and backstory on this watch. It’s no secret that the modern watch market is the most colorful the industry has ever been. Vivid, unique color palettes permeate every corner of the market these days, but while we’ve seen immense diversity in color, the…
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Back in 2019, Hamilton introduced the Chrono-Matic 50, which reimagined the brand’s vintage Count-Down GMT Chrono-Matic watch from the early 1970s. Featuring a chunky rounded case with two crowns and three pushers, the modern Hamilton Chrono-Matic 50 visually recalls the appearance of the 1970s model that serves as its inspiration, although it is a fundamentally…
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Today, Grand Seiko introduces the SLGH027 “Mountainscape,” a limited-edition watch celebrating the brand’s 65th anniversary. The piece features the automatic Hi-Beat 9SA5 caliber, which debuted in 2020. As part of the Evolution 9 collection, this watch is not retro at all but a modern reference with stunning details. Grand Seiko always has a strong start…
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The inspiration that Grand Seiko is able to derive from Mount Iwate is seemingly endless, and since 2006, the famous Japanese mountain (which also happens to be an active volcano) has served as the creative theme for countless different GS models. For its latest release of 2025, Grand Seiko has just announced a new Hi-Beat…
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Japan is an infinite source of inspiration for creative people. The history and culture of the Land of the Rising Sun have long sparked a rich palette of artistry in art, fashion, furniture, and architecture. With the Citizen Tsuyosa Concept Collection, IFL Watches pays tribute to Japanese culture by creating four very distinctly Japanese dials…
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On a recent trip to a series of massive dunes on Australia’s east coast, I had to contend with what watch to take. In the end, I decided to take the IWC RAAF Pilot’s Watch due to its ceramic construction. You see, ceramic cases offer several advantages over stainless steel. One of those is the…
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