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Hands-On: Exploring New Brand Territory With The Leica L2 Watch

Out-of-focus brand service or tack-sharp watchmaking?

Citizen Remakes Lost-at-Sea Diver’s Watch

One of Citizen’s earlier dive watches, the Challenge Diver of 1977 is rated to 150 m – but it evidently can withstand more than pressure under water. In 1983, a long-submerged example was discovered at Long Reef Beach in Sydney, Australia. And despite being encrusted with barnacles, it was in working condition according to Citizen. Now Citizen revisits the Challenge Diver – and memorialises the barnacle-covered watch – with the Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m “Fujitsubo”. The new watch retains the retro design and dimensions but has been thoroughly upgraded with modern materials and mechanics, including a titanium case and movement resistant to magnetic fields of up to 16,000 A/m (or about 200 Gauss). Initial thoughts While the new launch is headlined by an interesting story, the watch itself is appealing, especially for its slim proportions and affordability. At 41 mm wide and 12.3 mm tall, the Fujitsubo is one of the thinnest dive watches in this price segment. In fact, it’s even thinner than the vintage original. And it’s also slimmer than its most obvious rival, the Seiko 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-Interpretations “62MAS”, which is about 1 mm taller. And it will also be lightweight. As is convention for most of Citizen’s mid-range dive watches, the case is Super Titanium, the brand’s proprietary alloy that has undergone surface hardening, leaving it five times more scratch resistant than steel. Visually, the Fujitsubo is simple and almost gene...

Watch Of The Week: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M I Gifted To Myself

After I finished my first novel I rewarded myself with a new watch, but then I had to put it through its paces.

Watch Spotting: Kansas Jayhawks Head Coach Bill Self Wearing A Tudor Black Bay Burgundy On The Sideline

Rock, Chalk, Black Bay.

A Week On The Wrist: The Citizen Eco-Drive Caliber 0100, The Most Accurate Watch Ever Made

One watch to rule them all.

A Week On The Wrist: The Apple Watch Series 5 Edition In Titanium

A new metal and a new display make for a surprisingly revolutionary Apple Watch.

Watch Of The Week: I Have To Admit, I Love Nixon’s Tribute To The Grateful Dead

Most rock-band watches are hopelessly lame. But I've got a soft spot for this one.

The Watch Whisperer: Terence Low on The Collector’s View

We caught up with Terence Low, a Deployant friend and Singaporean watch collector and lover of all things related to horology.

Watch Of The Week: The Cartier Tank Cintrée That Never Was

A dream watch that sends me on a brief ride through history.

Auctions: Record Alert! An Early 1957 Speedmaster Ref. 2915-1 Just Sold For Over $3.4 Million At Phillips, Smashing The Record For Most Expensive Omega Watch

How many people saw this coming?

One To Watch: Meet Marin Instruments, A Young Brand That's Modernizing The Classic '60s Skin Diver

Justin Walters went from designing skateboards to designing monochromatic tool watches.

In-Depth: How Movement Design Can Make A Machine The Sexiest Part Of A Watch

Baby got display back.

Second Opinions: We Criticize The Wrong Thing When We Attack Date Windows – And This Watch Proves It

Describe my perfect date? It begins and ends with Glashütte Original – and maybe a light jacket.

Watch Of The Week: A Longines With A Mysterious Inscription

What could it possibly mean?

Watch Of The Week: A Vintage Vacheron Constantin With A Punk-Adjacent Past

And why I sold my 50th birthday watch to buy it.

WHO TO FOLLOW: The horologically centered art of @dianaevansillustration

Imagine flipping a switch and entering a cartoon world where you were the main character. Any limitations that you would normally place on yourself would disappear. One day you’d go skydiving while the next, you’d kayak the Nile. However, even in this fantasy world, your passions would still shine through (I would make sure my … ContinuedThe post WHO TO FOLLOW: The horologically centered art of @dianaevansillustration appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Watch Spotting: Matthew Stafford Wears A Patek Philippe Aquanaut During The Super Bowl Parade

It's water-resistant and beer-resistant.

The 8 (Well, 9 If You're Lucky) Stages Of A Relationship With A Watch

We've all been through it.

My Watch Story: The Joy Of Assembling Your Own Watch, Getting The New Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight, A Wedding Anniversary Watch Tradition, And More

Five video stories from HODINKEE readers.

Why I bought a vintage Seiko pocket watch

This 1974 Seiko pocket watch ref 6602-9010, stands apart from all my other timepieces. Today the convenience of a hands-free wristwatch has seen pocket watches mostly relegated to collectors, Victorian enthusiasts, Steampunk fans or people who want engraved presentation items. Pocket watches are still available new today, from low-end pieces to mid-range Seiko (eg SWPQ002 and … ContinuedThe post Why I bought a vintage Seiko pocket watch appeared first on Time+Tide Watches.

Interview: A Look Inside The Personal Watch Collection Of Ralph Lauren

A legend and his watches.

Hey, HODINKEE!: Arabic Numerals, Pop Culture Collabs, Requiem For The Pocket Watch, And Why You Can Paint A Car But You Can't Paint A Dial

So many pockets, so few pocket watches.

Watch Of The Week: The Rolex That Lived Up To Seven Years of Anticipation

I wanted it. I saved for it. And I was a nervous wreck that it'd be a disappointment.

Watch Spotting: The GOAT Of Men's Wheelchair Tennis Wears A Longines At The Australian Open

Dylan Alcott strapped on a Legend Diver for his final Australian Open.

LVMH Watch Week: Introducing the Zenith Defy Skyline