Orient released some new colour variants of the Mako XL (aka Hog Rider) recently and I got myself one with a full luminous dial. Unlike the EM6500 Mako, Orient did not make any changes in the design of the Mako XL.
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Orient Star Retrograde – DE00002B
This time round, I had the opportunity to handle another Orient Star that was released in the international market and that is the Retrograde model, DE00002B.
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4R37 Seiko Superior – SSA003K
The new Seiko 4RXX movement has made its way into the market. They can be found in the Presage line, the Seiko 5 line as well as the Superior line. This time round, I will take a look at a Seiko Superior that is powered by the 4R37 movement.
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The New Orient “Mako” – EM65007B
A new Orient “Mako” was released recently and I had the opportunity to take a look at it. The new model is based on the old one but they have changed certain aspects to made it look more like a dive watch.
This post gives you a summary of the differences between the new and old model and also a quick photo review of the all black Mako, EM65007B.
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Orient Stylish and Smart – ER21002B
This time round, I had the opportunity to look at a recent Orient model from a new product line, Stylish and Smart. This product line is targeted at young people just like what Seiko did with its now discontinued SUS (Simple & Strong) line many years ago.
Orient Star GMT – DJ00001B
Orient launched three of its Orient Star models in the international market recently. The three models come with GMT, Retrograde and Open Heart features respectively.
In this post, I shall take a look at the GMT model, DJ00001B.
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Photo Review: Seiko SBBN021 “Blue Ocean”
Seiko released a 7C46 Tuna Can with a blue shroud to as one of the commemorative watches for its 130th anniversary. Thanks to Jimbojeow, I was able to see this piece in person.
Here’s a quick photo review of the watch. Photos are taken using my smartphone camera.
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Landmaster 10th Year Anniversary – SBDX009
I acquired a used Landmaster 10th Anniversary, SBDX009 last month and finally had some time to take some decent photos. This watch is not entirely new to me because I have the regular edition, SBDX007 since 2004.
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Photo Review: Brightz Phoenix Chronograph SAGK011
I had the opportunity to handle a Brightz Phoenix chronograph by Seiko. There were several colour variants under this design and they were supposed to replace the older 8R28 models. Most of them were limited to either 500 or 700 pieces. This model is limited to 700 pieces.
Here is a photo review showing you the quality of its finishing.
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Yeoman's Watch Review 