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Seiko Marinemaster Professional 1,000M Diver's Hi-Beat Limited Edition SBEX001 Watch Hands-On
2015 marks the 50th year that Seiko has been manufacturing dive watches. To celebrate that impressive achievement the Japanese horological giant released two limited edition pieces, one of them being the?Seiko Marinemaster Professional 1,000m Diver's Hi-Beat Limited Edition SBEX001 reference?¨C?a long name?(and hence a lot of features) and nothing short of what we would expect to see to mark such an occasion. Before going into greater detail on this limited edition of 700 pieces, let’s?take a brief look at what Seiko has achieved over the last half a century when it comes to?evolving dive watches.You will find a nice summary of the last 50 years of Seiko divers above, courtesy of the brand.?Because that list-and those watches-are worthy of their own upcoming article,?we will just mention those achievements Seiko decided to highlight: the first use of a titanium case for a diver's watch, the invention of the accordion-style strap, the two layer?case construction, the “design
Longines Record Watches Are Brand's First COSC-Certified Collection
A brand’s 185th anniversary is no small achievement¡ªlet’s just make that clear. At Baselworld 2017, Longines marked this occasion by announcing a new collection of simple, Calatrava-styled timepieces known as the Longines Record watches. Aside from offering buyers a choice from four sizes and an assortment of dial options, these watches incorporate a few?technical touches to assist with accurate timekeeping. Of considerable note here is the fact that this is the first collection of watches from Longines that have been entirely COSC chronometer-certified.Before we discuss the movement, however, I think it’s important to appreciate the variety offered in the lineup. To appeal to a broad market segment,?Longines?is offering the Longines Record watches in case sizes of?26mm, 30mm, 38.5mm, and 40mm. Other options include diamond-set cases on two of the women’s sizes, leather strap or steel bracelet options, and a variety of dial choices like mother-of-pearl, blue sun