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Fran

Joined in: April 22, 2020 Total Number of Posts: 52
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Orient Kamasu: What Makes This Affordable Diver Distinct?

Orient certainly excels in bringing forth quality divers at a fairly reasonable price range. In fact, the brand remains one of the top choices for entry-level divers. Collectors and enthusiasts alike often recommend the brand and its great line-up of sports watches to first-time watch collectors.   The Orient Mako
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Seiko SARB017: A Guide to the Most Iconic Alpinist

Since its establishment, Seiko never runs out of ways to impress the public with its affordable line of quality watches. Unsurprisingly, the brand’s history of unparalleled excellence and affordability makes it one of the most popular watch brands of all time. Seiko also boasts a number of watches that, to
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A Comprehensive Guide to ETA Movements

Swiss luxury watches have either one of two movements: in-house or ETA. Most people who are new to watch collecting might have heard of an ETA movement but have little to no idea what it really is. Meanwhile, those who have been in the business for quite a while know exactly what
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Seiko Sea Urchin: A Review on One of Seiko’s Best Automatic Divers

Seiko Monster, Sumo, Tuna, and Turtle — ask any collector about these very familiar names and almost always they would tell you they owned one or even all of them at some point. All of which are Seiko’s affordable divers that are greatly adored by enthusiasts all around the world. These ‘beater watches’ exhibit
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30 Best Minimalist Watches for Fashionable Men

There’s something about simplicity that makes it so appealing for many. A lot of people have been leaning on this concept as of late. There are a lot of movements on the rise that revolve around simplicity. You have Marie Kondo on one hand or Dostadning for a more intense clutter-free
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Sapphire Crystal vs Mineral Crystal: What’s the Difference?

Among all components, a watch’s ‘crystal or glass’ perhaps receives the most wear and tear. It’s the transparent protective covering of the watch’s dial that comes in various shapes and sizes. There are a number of designs for crystals, depending on the watch and the manufacturer. But, more importantly, a
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Nordgreen: A Complete Guide to the Sustainable Watch Brand

Nordgreen is a new Scandinavian watch company with a significantly strong stance on sustainability. It is, after all, a part of the brand’s identity. Their designs are mostly minimalistic with a straightforward approach to timekeeping. But what exactly is Nordgreen all about? What makes this brand stand out in the
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What is COSC? A Complete Guide to the Chronometer Certification

More often than not, introduction to horology can be quite a challenge. For anyone who’s new to watch collecting and the industry in general, some terms can, indeed, be confusing. You have a lot of terms that wouldn’t make sense at first encounter. For instance, you have terms such as
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