RevieWatches Editorial Team

Independent Watch Research

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Reviews are researched from manufacturer specifications, published hands-on reviews by other outlets, owner and community feedback, and auction and market data for vintage pieces. We do not own the watches we cover unless an article says so. See our editorial policy for the full methodology.

Articles by RevieWatches Editorial Team (93)

Tudor Black Bay 54 vs 58 vs 41: Which Size Is Right?
Dive Watches

Tudor Black Bay 54 vs 58 vs 41: Which Size Is Right?

Tudor now makes its Black Bay diver in four sizes, and recent updates have changed the movements too. Here is how the 54, 58 and 41 really differ, and where the new 68 fits.

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Rolex Submariner vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M
Dive Watches

Rolex Submariner vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300M

Two of the most famous dive watches ever made, both rated to 300 metres, both with ceramic bezels. On paper they are closer than their reputations suggest. Here is where they really differ.

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GMT vs Worldtimer vs Dual Time: Which Travel Watch Do You Actually Need?
Editor's Choice

GMT vs Worldtimer vs Dual Time: Which Travel Watch Do You Actually Need?

Three complications, three very different jobs. Here's how to work out whether you need a GMT, a worldtimer, or a simple dual time watch, and how much each one actually costs to get right.

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Seiko 5 Sports vs Orient Kamasu: Best Automatic Under $500?
Budget Picks $$

Seiko 5 Sports vs Orient Kamasu: Best Automatic Under $500?

Two of the best-value automatics you can buy sit within a hundred quid of each other. Here's how the Seiko 5 Sports and Orient Kamasu actually differ once you look past the spec sheet.

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Sapphire vs Mineral vs Acrylic Watch Crystal: A Practical Guide
Editor's Choice

Sapphire vs Mineral vs Acrylic Watch Crystal: A Practical Guide

The crystal is the one bit of your watch you touch every single day without noticing. Here's what actually separates sapphire, mineral and acrylic, and which one you should want.

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Casio G-Shock Buying Guide: Which Series Is Right for You?
Sports Watches

Casio G-Shock Buying Guide: Which Series Is Right for You?

Casio's G-Shock range runs from ten-quid resin squares to four-figure titanium dive watches. Here's how to work out which tier actually suits how you live, not just how it looks on a wrist shot.

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Why Is My Automatic Watch Losing Time? Causes and Fixes
Editor's Choice

Why Is My Automatic Watch Losing Time? Causes and Fixes

Your automatic watch running fast or slow isn't necessarily broken. Here's what actually causes time drift, what's normal, and when it's worth a trip to the watchmaker.

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How to Buy a Rolex at Retail: Waiting Lists Explained
Luxury $$$$

How to Buy a Rolex at Retail: Waiting Lists Explained

Buying a Rolex at list price isn't impossible, it's just slow, political, and nothing like buying any other watch. Here's how the waiting list game actually works.

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Lorier Watches: New York Microbrand, Mid-Century Style
Vintage

Lorier Watches: New York Microbrand, Mid-Century Style

Lorier is a husband-and-wife microbrand from New York making compact, mid-century inspired watches. We looked at the current range, movements, prices and policies.

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What Is a COSC Chronometer and Does It Matter?
Editor's Choice

What Is a COSC Chronometer and Does It Matter?

COSC certification gets printed on dials and shouted about in marketing copy, but what does it actually test, and should it change what you buy? Here's the honest breakdown.

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Farer Watches: British Design, Swiss Movements, Bold Colour
Luxury

Farer Watches: British Design, Swiss Movements, Bold Colour

Farer is an independent British brand making colourful, Swiss-made watches sold direct. We looked at its movements, sizes, prices, guarantee and returns.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Buying Guide: Which Model to Choose
Dress Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Buying Guide: Which Model to Choose

The Reverso family has grown into a proper maze of sizes, complications and dial layouts. Here's how to work out which version actually suits how you'd wear it.

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