G-LIDE GLS100 Winter Sport G-Shock

New Camouflage PRO TREK – PRG550B-5

Press release: Casio America, Inc. – October 16, 2012
The PRG550B-5 is the newest addition to Casio’s ProTrek line of triple-sensor timepieces, which feature an altimeter/barometer, thermometer and digital compass. All three of these features accurately monitor nature’s elements and are equipped for high energy activities. Whether hiking a trail, conquering a mountain or kayaking, this men’s watch is the ideal instrument for outdoor enthusiasts.

Diver Deals – Seiko Citizen & Orient

Seiko Diver Deals
These watches are 23 jewel automatic movements. The crystals are “Hardlex” mineral which is harder than most other brands and Seiko uses a better than average luminous material on the hands and markings. The cases, bezels and safety clasp bracelets and screw-down backs (except SKZ281 which has rubber strap) are stainless.

Seiko “Baby Monster” SNZF49 — Midnight Madness Sale — $96

Available from amazon.com for only $95.30 (including shipping). This new (mid-2011) well appointed Seiko SNZF49K1 dive watch is often referred to as the Baby Monster because it looks a lot like the extremely popular Seiko “Orange Monster.”

Collaboration Station

A good year for G-Shock fans, 2012 is loaded with excellent collaborations that span the product mix with myriad colors and fashions.

Mark Webber – Red Bull X Casio Edifice EFR520RB-1A 2012

Casio presented Mark Webber, the Formula One Champion, with his prototype EFR520-RB Edifice Watch and he went off to win the Monoco Gran Prix – go figure.

L-Spec G-Shock Athlete’s Lap Watch

GD-110 – L-Spec – Budget G-Shock

Not Your Pop’s Diver

It was some years back that the big diver watches began to be a darling of the industry. Some would say that the introduction of the Seiko SKX779, the so-called “Black Monster” was the milestone event that solidly glued the category in place. So practical, useful, durable and masculine was the black dial watch that when it’s fiery iteration, the “Orange Monster” followed it onto the market, the pair became (and is still) the benchmark of large divers.

Eye Popping, Mouth Watering

A wide selection of very colorful watches has been added to the new additons at Amazon and Endless.

CAMO PROTREK PRW2500B-3

Casio is rolling a new military-ish colorway PRW2500 that will appeal to guys that need their gear to be (mostly) non-reflective. The triple sensor, dual layer, solar, atomic movement – with rotating bezel is familiar technology.

Invicta – Ridiculous, but..

Ridiculous, but you can’t help yourself. At around 90% off, these sport watches are just too easy to buy.

NAUTICA 2012 Favorites & Special Deals

This blogger is impressed. Nautica’s products are consistently well engineered, made from high quality materials and overall seem like they should be a lot more expensive.

Citizen – New for 2012

Just listed by most major Citizen vendors, the new models are ready for release on February 1st and it’s a nice batch of products, all Eco-Drive, all substantially discounted. This post discusses a number of the more interesting models.

..a little out of the ordinary

This blog is about watches that are affordable.

Getting There From Here

You are in unfamiliar territory, your maps don’t seem to be much help, and there’s no one in sight to point you toward a landmark.