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Seiko 5: My First Mechanical Watch

If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I love Seiko watches. They provide a wonderful combination of value, functionality, and simplicity. That’s why today’s “Watch A Day” is something special to me: It’s my very first mechanical watch!

This Seiko 7S26-01V0 was my first mechanical watch and introduced me to the joy of a “living” timepiece

Seiko introduced their “5” moniker to the…

Orient Blue Ray: Weekend Diver

Today for “Watch A Day” I’m wearing one of my favorite casual watches, the blue Orient Ray diving watch. It’s a favorite among watch enthusiasts and a great buy for under $300. Nothing frumpy or fancy here (apart from Orient’s goofy logo), just functionality, reliability, and good looks.

The Orient Ray is an excellent watch for regular wear

Orientis not a well-known brand to the masses, but…