Compare watches by fit, movement and everyday use. Each guide identifies its sources and explains its research method.
G-Shock GA-2100: Slimmer Does Not Automatically Mean Small
Is the G-Shock GA-2100 right for a smaller wrist? Its slim octagonal case, analogue-digital display and compact alternatives compared.
Compact Dive Watches: Tudor Black Bay 54, Certina and Oris
Compare three compact divers by size, material, movement, clasp and availability, including the Black Bay 54 and bronze Oris Sixty-Five.
Independent Watch Brands to Explore: Baltic, Nomos and Christopher Ward
Explore Baltic, Nomos and Christopher Ward through three exact watches, comparing design, movements, dimensions and ownership considerations.
Japanese Mechanical Watches: Citizen Series 8, Orient Star and Grand Seiko
Compare three Japanese mechanical watches, from Citizen’s layered dial to Orient Star’s reserve display and a hand-wound Grand Seiko.
Manual-Wind Watches to Consider: Grand Seiko, Nomos and Hamilton
Compare three manual-wind watches, their power reserves, dimensions and history, plus the ownership habits that make hand winding enjoyable.
Rolex GMT-Master II vs Tudor Black Bay Pro: Moving Bezel or Fixed Frame?
The blue-and-black GMT-Master II on Jubilee and fixed-bezel Black Bay Pro share traveller-friendly hour adjustment. Their exterior packages make the choice distinct.
Rolex GMT-Master II: Choosing a Bezel Colour You Will Enjoy
Start with the blue-and-black BLNR and separate the useful GMT function from the temptation to buy whichever colour seems most sought after.
Tissot Le Locle Powermatic 80: A Dress Watch Worth Making Room For?
Roman numerals and a slim case give the Le Locle a clear purpose. Decide whether you need that purpose, rather than another all-rounder.
Seiko Speedtimer SSC813: A Chronograph You Can Use Every Day
Is the Seiko SSC813 a practical daily chronograph? Its solar movement, compact case, busy dial and 60-minute stopwatch explained.
Why 36mm Watches Can Look So Different: Explorer, Datejust and Day-Date
Explore how bezel, bracelet, metal and calendar change a 36 mm watch, using exact Rolex Explorer, Datejust and Day-Date references.
Small Dress Watches: Cartier Baignoire, Longines PrimaLuna and Art Deco Round
Compare three small dress watches by shape, thickness, movement and bracelet, with exact references and a short history of each.
Pilot Watches Compared: IWC Mark XX, Hamilton and Breitling Navitimer
Compare three pilot watches by readability, functions, case size and history, from the IWC Mark XX to the Breitling Navitimer.