Archive | March, 2011
New Seiko Brand Ambassador Landon Donovan

Seiko Names Soccer Star Landon Donovan First Brand Ambassador

on March 23, 2011 in Seiko, Watch Brand News

SEIKO Corporation of America announced on March 21 that US soccer icon Landon Donovan will be the watchmaker’s new Brand Ambassador. Donovan currently plays for the Los Angeles Galaxy, but is perhaps best known for scoring a last minute goal that led the US team to win the World Cup in 2010, defeating Algeria and winning [...]

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How to Pick the Right Water Resistance for Your Watch

How to Pick the Right Water Resistance for Your Watch

on March 11, 2011 in Watch Buying Guide, Watches 101

Indicating how well a watch is sealed against water, water resistance is an important feature for many of us.  However, the water resistance standards can be confusing.  The water resistance mark on a timepiece doesn’t necessarily indicate how far under the water you can take the watch.  One reason is that your motion under the [...]

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Casio Solar Triple Sensor Military Pathfinder PAG240-1B Review & Comparison

Casio Solar Triple Sensor Military Pathfinder PAG240-1B Review & Comparison

on March 8, 2011 in Casio, Watch Reviews

The new PAG240-1B features a new toned-down military style that we haven’t seen before on a Casio Pathfinder. It’s designed for military deployment and in fact is being supplied to the US Military. Below is a comparison of this new military model and the original PAG240-1 to highlight the differences between the two. One of [...]

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New Bulova Precisionist

New Bulova Precisionist

on March 7, 2011 in Bulova, Watch Brand News

Blending old-world craftsmanship and new-world innovation, Bulova has been a front-runner in the world of timepieces since 1875.  The newest addition is the Bulova Precisionist, the world’s most accurate watch. Featuring a continuous-sweep second hand and an accuracy of up to 10 seconds a year, the Bulova Precisionist combines luxury with creativity.  Typically, the accuracy [...]

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How to Set the Start Position of a Chronograph

How to Set the Start Position of a Chronograph

on March 7, 2011 in Watches 101

It is common to receive a new chronograph and the second counter is not set to the 12 o’clock position. However, this does not mean that the watch is defective or of poor quality. In most cases, you can easily re-set the second counter to the 12 position, or any other position on the watch [...]

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