1. Comparative Review – 3 affordable & vintage-inspired dive watches from Tudor, Oris, & Longines

If you haven’t already noticed, vintage-inspired watches, especially dive watches, are all the rage now. There are many to choose from, but three very popular models right now are the Tudor Heritage Black Bay, Oris Divers Sixty Five, and the Longines Legend Diver. Of the three, the Longines Legend Diver is actually the oldest and was first released in 2009. However, it is the Tudor Heritage Black Bay that really made this genre of watches so popular right now. And banking on the popularity of such watches and its rich heritage of dive watches is Oris with the Divers Sixty Five, which is the newest of the trio. Won’t it be interesting to see how they match up against each other? Wonder no more.

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2. Seiko’s Credor Fugaku Tourbillon: A Masterpiece Of Horological Art

Much has been said and written about Seiko’s affordable mechanical and quartz pieces. They are often regarded as some of the best bang-for-your-buck watches that you can buy, and it’s hard to argue against that. However, not enough has been said and written about Seiko’s higher-end offerings from Grand Seiko and Credor. Hopefully that will change with this year’s Credor Fugaku Tourbillon. As you can see from the photos, it’s a pretty impressive piece of work. I think the best way to describe it is that it is thoroughly artistic and unmistakably Japanese in its design and construction. Take a closer look at this masterpiece by hitting the link below.

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3. Grand Seiko finishing really so great?

In light of the magnificent Seiko Credor Fugaku Tourbillon watch that you see above, I want to draw your attention to Seiko’s more affordable high-end offerings from its Grand Seiko collection. We have often said that the finishing on a Grand Seiko watch is unmatched at its price point and that it punches well above its weight. But that’s just words, here are some incredible macro photos of Grand Seiko watches to back it up. Be prepared to pick your jaws up from the floor.

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4. Seiko Museum Visit and Interview with Mr Hattori

If you ever find yourself in Tokyo, the Seiko Museum is an attraction that is not to be missed. Not that far away from the towering Tokyo Skytree Tower, the museum houses a large collection of vintage clocks and watches from not only Seiko, but also from other brands and Japan’s past. In this article, you’ll find some highlights from the museum. And highlights from the museum aside, there’s also an interview with Seiko CEO, Mr. Hattori, who talks about his strategy for Seiko’s high-end Grand Seiko collection and also about the perception of Swiss-made versus Japanese-made watches.

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5. An interview with Philippe Dufour

What else can be said about Philippe Dufour? Widely regarded to be one of top independent watchmakers in the world, the man operates out of a small, unassuming-looking house in Le Soliat in the Vallée de Joux. In this interview, Dufour shares his thoughts about the industry, talks about the difficulties of being an independent watchmaker, and shows us some of the watches that he has made.

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