The Seiko Alpinist GMT is a mountaineering watch with mass appeal. Want to join the club? Here’s all you need to know about this masterpiece.
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Are Invicta Watches Good?
Are you wondering whether you’ll regret buying a watch from this brand or not? Here’s a detailed answer to the question, “Are Invicta watches good?”
Hit the Jackpot With a Roulette Watch
Playful watches are nothing new, but roulette watches uniquely bring the casino to the wrist. Fancy getting a quick game in?
Is the G-Shock GA-2100 Deserving of Its “CasiOak” Nickname?
Let’s find out why the G-Shock GA-2100 got its “CasiOak” name and whether it’s still worth the hype.
What Is a Quartz Watch and How Does It Work?
These watches are cheaper and require less care, but what exactly are quartz watches, and what does do they offer? Let’s find out together.
Grand Seiko vs Rolex: Which Luxury Watch Reigns Supreme?
Two horological titans battle it out head-to-head in this Grand Seiko vs. Rolex comparison guide.
The Flip Side of Flipping Watches
Flipping watches can be a pretty lucrative business, but don’t dive in without knowing your facts first.
How To Tell if a Cartier Watch Is Real
The world of counterfeit watches is a murky one. How do you avoid falling victim to them? Read this guide on how to tell if a Cartier watch is real.
How To Clean a Stainless Steel Watch At Home
Follow this guide on how to clean a stainless-steel watch and keep your watch looking brand new all year round.
Are Hamilton Watches Good? Here’s The Truth
Wondering if Hamilton Watches are Good? Here’s a spoiler alert, they are. But why? Let’s Find out here.
Read This Before You Buy a Pagani Watch
Champagne taste, but on a lemonade budget? A Pagani watch might just be the answer.
Are Seiko Watches Good? The Watch World’s Democratizers
With all of their attainably priced options, you may have asked yourself, “Is Seiko a good watch brand?” Here’s the answer.
Tissot vs Seiko: A Comparison of Two Watchmaking Giants
Enthusiasts have been discussing the Tissot vs Seiko debate for decades. It’s time for The Slender Wrist to settle it once and for all.
Lean, Mean Diving Machines: Best Dive Watches Under $2000
Don your snorkel and wet suit. We’re diving down to sub-$2k territory to find you the best dive watches under $2000
Best Homage Watches: Out From the Source Material’s Shadow
Many of the best watch homages have earned a following outside of buyers simply seeking cheaper alternatives to expensive models. Here are a few.
A Practical Guide to Different Watch Bracelet Types
There are countless types of watch bracelets available. I’ll comprehensively cover each from a practical and style-oriented perspective.
Most Iconic Watches: From the Gamechangers to the Emblematic
What makes an iconic watch? It should be important, not just to pop culture but to the market and to the overall practice of horology.
The Slender Wrist’s Top 8 Picks: The 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
If you only buy 1 item from the 2024 Nordstrom Anniversary sale, let it be one of these watches.
Vintage Watches Worth Money: Aged Like Fine Wine
Old watches that are worth money are a hard-find. Just because a model has a big name doesn’t necessarily make it worthy, so I’m here to show you which ones truly are.
Here’s Why the SKX Seiko Series Is Going Nowhere
Why is the pre-owned SKX Seiko watch still in such high demand? I have the answer.
Exploring Under the Surface With the Skin Diver Watch
Why are skin dive watches so popular when professional dive watches do so much more? Find out here.
Could Bremont Be the Best Watch Brand Ever?
Join me as I delve into a manufacturer that could quite possibly be one of the best watch brands in the world.
Timex vs Citizen Watches: Which Budget Brand is Best?
Timex vs Citizen – what a dilemma. Here’s a quick guide that will help you decide which brand is best for you.
The Met Gala 2024 Watches That Rocked and Those That Didn’t
Who wore what? Here’s what the watches worn at the Met Gala 2024 say about fashion today.
6 Vintage Dive Watches That Will Convert You in Seconds
If you don’t already love vintage dive watches, do you even have a pulse? Check out why I love this type of watch so much.
8 Great Watches for Father’s Day Gifts
If you’ve gifted your dad some epic fails in the past, there’s no judgment here. Take a look at these watches for Father’s Day gifts. You can’t go wrong.
Know How To Wind an Automatic Watch With These Simple Steps
People ask me, how do you wind an automatic watch all the time? So, I created this quick guide!
The Eternal Question: How Much Is a Good Watch?
Just how much does a good watch cost? Let’s break down this large, vague umbrella of a question to give you some practical guidance.
How To Build a Watch Collection With Every Complication
Building a watch collection with every complication is no mean feat. Here are some of my recommendations to help you begin.
Seiko Watches
Founded 1892 Headquarters Minato City, Tokyo, Japan Average MSRP: About half of the Seiko lineup is under $500. Website: https://www.seikowatches.com/us-en/ Brief History of Seiko In 1881, Kintaro Hattori owned and operated a watch and clock sales and repair business in Ginza, Tokyo. Eleven years later, he established the Seikosha factory and built and sold […]
Rolex Watches
Founded 1905 Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland Average MSRP: Men’s Rolex watches vary in price from $6,500 to $85,000. Website: https://www.rolex.com/en-us Brief History of Rolex Watches At 24, Hans Wilsdorf founded Rolex in 1905. He began by creating reliable wristwatches constructed with movements manufactured by a Swiss watchmaking company. By 1910, one of Wilsdorf’s Rolex watches became […]
5 Watch Brands Like Tissot That Won’t Break the Bank
Tissot is a traditional Swiss watchmaker that makes affordable luxury timepieces. But which other watch brands like Tissot offer the same price-to-quality ratio?
