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EXCLUSIVE: Introducing The Seiko Credor Eichi II – The Finest Three-Hand Watch Made In Japan, And Possibly The World (With Specs And Price)

Seiko has just announced the long anticipated Credor Eichi II, featuring a slim, 39 mm platinum case. A hand-wound, time-only wristwatch with a remarkably fine movement finish, the Eichi II is to mark the 40th anniversary of the Credor line and the 15th anniversary of the Spring Drive movement.

COMPARISON: Rolex Sea-Dweller 4000 Refs. 16600 vs. 116600 (With Live Photos)

After a six year absence Rolex brought back the Sea-Dweller 4000 at Baselworld 2014. The brand's classic saturation diver's watch, the Sea-Dweller was last seen in the collection in 2008. So how does the new Sea-Dweller 4000 compare with its predecessor?

A Hands-On, In-Depth Guide to the New Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 42 mm Ref. 26470 (with live photos and price)

Presented at SIHH 2014, the new Royal Oak Offshore Ref. 26470 is the first major and complete revamp of the classic 42 mm Offshore since its introduction. Audemars Piguet kept all the key elements of the watch, but made several vital improvements, leaving it much the same, but better.

A Guide to Swiss Watch Certification and Testing, From COSC to Chronometrique+

Many watches are certified, for various qualities like accuracy, durability and water-resistance, by independent agencies, ranging from COSC to TIMELAB. These certifications are proof of watchmaking and chronometric excellence, with a sprinkle of savvy marketing. Here's a handy guide to the most important Swiss watch certificates. 

Introducing the Wilhelm Rieber Jubilee Flying Tourbillon with Spring Detent Escapement Pocket Watch

German independent watchmaker Wilhelm Rieber marked the 220th anniversary of his family's watchmaking heritage by creating a Jubilee Flying Tourbillon pocket watch, equipped with a spring detent escapement.

Up close with the miniature enamel painting of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Enamel

Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the few manufactures with its own enamelling workshop, which is notable for being able to create miniature enamel painting, an uncommon craft illustrated in all its glory on a Reverso XGT in yellow gold.


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