Independent watch retailers and warranties, explained
An independent watch retailer sells genuine watches bought outside a brand's official distribution network. The watches are real. What differs is the route they took t...
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Buying a Japan-import Seiko in the UK
Buying a Seiko from Japan directly usually means overseas sellers, listings in another language, international shipping and import paperwork. Buying a Japan-import Sei...
ReadWhat is a JDM watch?
JDM stands for Japanese Domestic Market. A JDM watch is one made for sale in Japan rather than for export.Japanese brands like Seiko and Casio often release models, co...
ReadUnstamped Warranty Cards Explained
Bought a watch and the warranty card is blank? Here is what an unstamped card means, why it happens and how you are still covered.
ReadSeiko Presage Cocktail Time: Which Dial Should You Buy?
A straight-talking guide to the four Seiko Presage Cocktail Time dials we stock: ice blue, silver, Blue Moon navy and black. Same case, same movement, so the real choi...
ReadWhy I Built ABA Watches Around Price: A Note From Adam Barnsley
Adam Barnsley, founder of ABA Watches, on why the business leads with fair prices, why the luxury feel is the bonus rather than the point, and what that means for anyo...
ReadAdam Barnsley: Founder of ABA Watches, London
Adam Barnsley is the London-based founder of ABA Watches and the company behind it, ABA Partners Ltd. Here is who he is, what ABA does and the standard every watch has...
ReadQuartz or Automatic? How to Choose Your Watch Movement
Quartz runs on a battery and is accurate to seconds a month. Automatic winds itself and runs to seconds a day. Both are real watches. Here is how to choose.
ReadBuying a JDM Seiko Presage in the UK: NOS, References and What to Check
What JDM and NOS actually mean for a Seiko Presage, how the 4R35 movement performs, and the references worth owning. A UK-focused guide.
ReadAre Hugo Boss Watches Worth It? An Honest, Technical Buyer's Guide
Hugo Boss is a fashion house, not a watchmaker. Knowing who builds the watches and what runs inside answers most buyer questions. Here is the straight version.
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