Reference Guide

As we celebrate the launch of the new Craft + Tailored x Zodiac Watches release of the “unsigned” Super Sea Wolf Ref. 691, we wanted to give some insight into the process of how this watch happened and why we chose the 691 in the first place.

We all know dive watches are Seiko’s bread and butter today, but the 62MAS was the first of its many iconic contributions to the dive watch category.

The Seiko 6105-8110 "Turtle" has become one of the most loved and collected of all Seiko references. In this guide we'll talk you through the details you'll want to know when it comes to this iconic dive watch.

In many ways, the Tudor "Big Block" was superior to its bigger brother the Rolex Daytona. In this article, we provide a brief history and technical overview of the Tudor "Big Block" reference range of chronographs and talk about why the "Big Block" has been increasing in terms of collectability and desirability among the vintage collector community.

As the watch market has grown continually more sports Rolex crazed, interest in modern references has increased drastically, making it near impossible to get a hold of current production models without paying a hefty premium. This can be seen best in the case of the all green “Hulk” Submariner, which attracts serious appeal while remaining quite polarizing. Although this modern reference is no slouch, it could be argued that its older brother — the Ref. 16610LV — brings more to the table in the way of timeless styling and importance. For those that wonder why this watch has become the crown jewel of modern sports Rolex collecting, here’s the comprehensive guide you’ve been looking for.

The IWC MK XII is becoming a "Neo-Vintage" classic. In this article, we discuss a brief history of the IWC Mk reference range and provide the technical and design details of this IWC mid-1990's classic. We dive into the details and explain why its a watch worthy of spending time on one wrist!