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The Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim
I'm always a fan of the understated mechanical dress watch, and the recently announced Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim fits that category perfectly. Based on the high-grade ETA 2892 movement, it's available in 40 and 43mm sizes, in steel or gold case....

The Guess Mechanical Digital
If you're like me, you probably never thought of using the flip-dot technology that you see on roadside signs for a wristwatch. A company called Sequel AG did, though, and has miniaturized it and licensed the technology to Guess for a line of women's watches appearing this fall to be called G-Motion.

The Omega Speedmaster Professional "Moon Watch" (3570.50)
I have a thing for durable watches. Finding a watch that can stand up to an active lifestyle, and still look good and keep great time over the period of many years, is surprisingly difficult. If you want a really robust watch, the conventional wisdom is to go with a Casio G-Shock if you're looking for a quartz or digital solution, and a Rolex if you want something Swiss and high-end. But Omega fans know there's another option which has one of the most interesting backstories in the history of horology.

Citizen BM6400-00E
One of the watches that's really held it's appeal to me is the Citizen PMT56-2711. Unfortunately, it's out of production and hard to find, so when a reader recently asked me for alternatives I wasn't able to help. Since then, I've found the Citizen BM6400-00E. There's also a version with a bracelet, the BM6400-51E, although that doesn't seem to be sold in the US.

Review of the Halios Holotype
The Holotype is the first offering from Vancouver, Canada based Halios watches. Available in a total run of 300 units spanning three finishes and two dial colors this tool diver is shooting for serious value.

Review of the Phosphor P-0302 and P-0201
As mentioned in the previous Phosphor review, we also received two of their newest curved e-ink models, the P-0302 and P-0201. With these watches, Phosphor has embraced the capabilities that differentiate e-ink from previous technology, creating curved displays previously impossible.

Review of the Phosphor Ana-Digi e-ink
One of the exciting developments in the past few years has been the introduction of a new kind of display called "electronic ink" or "e-ink." Unlike LCD displays in many ways, it looks more like paper and opens up some interesting avenues for new watch designs. Today's review is of the Phosphor Ana-Digi, an analog-digital watch with an e-ink display. Specifications include...

Citizen BJ8040-01E Titanium "EcoZilla"
Today, we bring you a treat. The beast in the flesh, the internet forum darling, the Citizen Ecozilla.

Review of the Casio Edifice EQW-M1000DB-1ACR
Today's review is of the Casio Edifice EQW-M1000DB-1ACR, introduced at Basel 2009. It's a multifunction analog quartz watch with an unusual dial, and a lot of features.

Review of the Omega X-33 ref. 3991.52
Last year I posted an item about a discontinued analog-digital watch from Omega, the X-33. Today I am finally posting the actual review of the watch, obtained from ebay shortly after that posting. Why the long delay? Well, read on and see! To recap, the X-33 is one of two watches from Omega space-qualified by NASA. There's the mechanical Speedmaster, worn on the moon, and the quartz X-33, known as 'the Mars watch.' The X-33 was released in 1998 and discontinued in 2006, though Omega still sells them to military aviators directly at a discount. (No, please don't bother asking, I have no way to get one for you and don't know anyone who does!) Omega went through several design iterations before releasing it, and two versions hit the market. This one is second generation, with a matte-finished bezel, plunger 'crown' and improved buttons. The case is brushed titanium, the buttons are actually stainless steel finished to match the case, and the crystal is domed sapphire with dual-sided antireflective coating. The analog hands are lumed with Superluminova, as are the hour markers and bezel dot. Note that the bezel is bidirectional - this is a pilot's watch, after all. Hit the link for more!