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You like books. You like watches. What about books about watches You like books. You like watches. What about books about watches? In expectation that (at some point) my book will be published I’ve created a launch page for my... 

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How ’bout A Satellite For Accuracy?

? Sure, sure, there are watches that have gone to space, and have a well-known following.  But what about a watch that actually communicates  with space? Lashing a GPS module into a wristwatch isn’t that horribly new ? Sure,... 

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Hourtime Episode 101 – BR and S. and R.

Welcome to the HourTime show, the best 30 minute (+/-) hour podcast on the web. In this weeks episode we discuss: General watch talk and the presumed value of a mechanical VS quartz movement.? The? Rolex Deep Sea Challenge watch – rated to a ridiculous... 

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Seiko Offers Up A Mechanical Alarm

? So, perhaps yesterday’s post was a bit unfair to throw out there, given it’s (presumed) luxury price tag.  Some quick searching, though, brought me back to one of my favorite brands that features affordable mechanical movements –... 

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The Seiko Astron: GPS, Solar Power, Is There Anything This Watch Can’t Do? (Live Photo)

One of the more impressive watches to come out of Basel this year came not from the quiet cantons of Switzerland, but rather from none other than the quintessential Japanese brand, Seiko. One of the more impressive watches to come out of Basel this... 

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Introducing The Grand Seiko GMT Anniversary Edition (Live Photos + Pricing)

Ten years ago, Seiko introduced a GMT model into their high end Grand Seiko range. Ten years ago, Seiko introduced a GMT model into their high end Grand Seiko range. The watch has gone on to become one the most successful and recognizable models for... 

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Seiko Astron

Seiko didn’t just create the world’s first GPS watch, in doing so they may have just created the ultimate travel watch. Using a low power GPS receiver, the Astron ($1,900-$2,600) can display your local timezone automatically with just a press... 

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Seiko Astron

Seiko didn’t just create the world’s first GPS watch, in doing so they may have just created the ultimate travel watch. Using a low power GPS receiver, the Astron ($1,900-$2,600) can display your local timezone automatically with just a press... 

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A New GPS Fitness Watch From… Epson?

? If you’re like me, when you hear the name Epson, you’re more likely to think of something like your old printer, not  a watch, right?  Well, guess what, weary cubicle dweller ? If you’re like me, when you hear... 

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A New GPS Fitness Watch From… Epson?

? If you’re like me, when you hear the name Epson, you’re more likely to think of something like your old printer, not  a watch, right?  Well, guess what, weary cubicle dweller?  Epson wants you to get fit now!  They’ve just introduced... 

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