The Swiss Foundations of Japanese Watches
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The Swiss Foundations of Japanese Watches

Watchmaking history shows a long history of rivalry between Japanese and Swiss watchmakers. The rivalry began when Japanese watchmakers became the first threat to the Swiss monopoly on watch manufacturing…
The Incredible History of Seiko
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The Incredible History of Seiko

Unless you've been under a rock somewhere for the last 100 years, you'll definitely have heard of Seiko. And if you have been living under a rock for the last…
Should I Buy a Seiko Astron?
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Should I Buy a Seiko Astron?

The Seiko Astron GPS was first released in 2012 – and, in their words, “pushed back the boundaries of what a watch can deliver” by incorporating GPS satellite signals to…
Watches Which Helped Win Wars
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Watches Which Helped Win Wars

Next Friday, the 8th of May, we have the 70th anniversary of VE day. My earliest memory of celebrating VE day is singing “Let's Get Ready To Rumble” on karaoke…
Bremont Busy Over the Summer Months
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Bremont Busy Over the Summer Months

As usual British watchmaker Bremont is busy over the summer months. A few years ago the brand came out with what they dubbed as “one of the more intricate and…