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Explore the finishes that define a watch dial, and how Seals Watch Company built the Hive dial, an elevated lattice, for the Model V skin diver watch.
What exactly is a skin diver watch, and how is it different from a classic dive watch? We dive into the history, design, surprising facts and enduring appeal of the skin diver, from its 1960s roots to modern interpretations like the Seals Sea Storm.
"Tool watch" gets thrown around loosely. Here's a precise definition, the traits that actually define the category, and how they show up in real watches.
Everything you need to know about washing, drying, and storing your MN strap — plus what ruins the elastic weave and how to avoid it.
Ronda Just Changed the Game for Microbrands - And Here's Why It Matters
Movement Talk · June 2026
There's a name that doesn't get nearly enough credit in microbrand circles: Ronda. You know them for quartz. Most people do. But this month, they made a move that every independent watch brand, and their customers, should pay close attention to. Their new Caliber R01 brings a silicon escapement and COSC Excellence certification to the microbrand supply chain. That's not a small thing.
