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Seiko 5KX Sonar SRPJ45 Watch Review - Why It's Not An SKX Replacement (But It Doesn't Matter)

Seiko 5KX Sonar SRPJ45 Watch Review - Why It's Not An SKX Replacement (But It Doesn't Matter)

Nick Lehner

SKX007 and SKX009 were Seiko's most popular dive watches and when it discontinued them, it came as a shock. The Seiko 5 Sports line has the styling of SKX, but lost its tool watch credibility. I was never motivated to own one until now. Can the Sonar step out of the SKX’s shadow?

Seiko 5KX Sonar SRPJ45 Watch Review - Why It's Not An SKX Replacement (But It Doesn't Matter)

Nick Lehner

SKX007 and SKX009 were Seiko's most popular dive watches and when it discontinued them, it came as a shock. The Seiko 5 Sports line has the styling of SKX, but lost its tool watch credibility. I was never motivated to own one until now. Can the Sonar step out of the SKX’s shadow?

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Aquamarine Dream Watch Review - Packing a Fantastic Hidden Feature (ZO9283)

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Aquamarine Dream Watch Review - Packing a Fantastic Hidden Feature (ZO9283)

Nick Lehner

I knew that Zodiac makes high quality dive watches in great colors, but I didn't know that they packed a really cool feature. Click to read more about the Special Edition developed together with Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch.

Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Aquamarine Dream Watch Review - Packing a Fantastic Hidden Feature (ZO9283)

Nick Lehner

I knew that Zodiac makes high quality dive watches in great colors, but I didn't know that they packed a really cool feature. Click to read more about the Special Edition developed together with Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch.

Casio G-Shock Midnight Fog Brown Metal Casioak Watch Review (GM2100MF-5AER)

Casio G-Shock Midnight Fog Brown Metal Casioak Watch Review (GM2100MF-5AER)

Nick Lehner

In my recent review of the "Grape Jelly" Casioak, I tried to make the case that my wife is a bigger fan of these models than I am. I thought that I was done buying these watches for myself for a while, and that I would hold off until Casio releases my dream version. I didn't think that I was interested in any of the other existing models, and especially...

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Casio G-Shock Midnight Fog Brown Metal Casioak Watch Review (GM2100MF-5AER)

Nick Lehner

In my recent review of the "Grape Jelly" Casioak, I tried to make the case that my wife is a bigger fan of these models than I am. I thought that I was done buying these watches for myself for a while, and that I would hold off until Casio releases my dream version. I didn't think that I was interested in any of the other existing models, and especially...

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Grand Seiko Tough Quartz Anti-Magnetic Watch Review - Half a Milgauss for One Third the Price (SBGX341)

Grand Seiko Tough Quartz Anti-Magnetic Watch Review - Half a Milgauss for One Third the Price (SBGX341)

Nick Lehner

Can Grand Seiko's every day anti-magnetic sports watch with an orange hand stand on its own as something special and unique?

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Grand Seiko Tough Quartz Anti-Magnetic Watch Review - Half a Milgauss for One Third the Price (SBGX341)

Nick Lehner

Can Grand Seiko's every day anti-magnetic sports watch with an orange hand stand on its own as something special and unique?

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The Grape Jelly Casioak? Casio G-Shock GMA-S2100SK-4AER Watch Review

The Grape Jelly Casioak? Casio G-Shock GMA-S2100SK-4AER Watch Review

Nick Lehner

My friends have started thinking that I'm obsessed with Casioaks, but my wife might actually be the one. It's the only type of watch that she'll wear regularly, and I like to buy them for her, so when she sent me an Instagram post with a "heart eyes" emoji of this new clear purple model, I had to order one.

The Grape Jelly Casioak? Casio G-Shock GMA-S2100SK-4AER Watch Review

Nick Lehner

My friends have started thinking that I'm obsessed with Casioaks, but my wife might actually be the one. It's the only type of watch that she'll wear regularly, and I like to buy them for her, so when she sent me an Instagram post with a "heart eyes" emoji of this new clear purple model, I had to order one.

Seiko Prospex White "Slim Turtle" Watch Review (SPB313, SBDC171, SPB313J1)

Seiko Prospex White "Slim Turtle" Watch Review (SPB313, SBDC171, SPB313J1)

Nick Lehner

In truth, I often miss my SPB143, which I sold to fund a Prospex LX. It was one of my favorite watches for around $1,000, and had very few flaws. I chose to buy the SPB313 because I liked its white dial with black hands and indices, but my hope was also that the Slim Turtle could fill the shoes of the 62MAS. Was it able to? Keep reading to...

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Seiko Prospex White "Slim Turtle" Watch Review (SPB313, SBDC171, SPB313J1)

Nick Lehner

In truth, I often miss my SPB143, which I sold to fund a Prospex LX. It was one of my favorite watches for around $1,000, and had very few flaws. I chose to buy the SPB313 because I liked its white dial with black hands and indices, but my hope was also that the Slim Turtle could fill the shoes of the 62MAS. Was it able to? Keep reading to...

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