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Omega has had a complicated few years. Some releases have felt more like catalog filler than genuine statement. So when they dropped nine new references of the revamped Constellation Observatory ahead of Watches & Wonders, my first reaction was skepticism. Having dug into it though, the story is more interesting than I expected, the engineering innovation introduced with this collection is worth the attention. Credit: Omega Credit: Omega The Constellation Observatory becomes the first...

Credit: Seiko The Marinemaster is back, and Seiko has come out swinging. The HBF001 is loaded with everything you'd want in a serious dive watch. Credit: Seiko At the heart of it is the caliber 8L45, Seiko's most accurate movement to date, rated at -5/+10 seconds per day with a 72-hour power reserve. That's a meaningful upgrade, as this is the first non-limited-edition Seiko watch equipped with this movement. Pair that with a ceramic bezel, screw-down crown at 4 o'clock (classic Seiko), 300m...

Christopher Ward started where most microbrands start sourcing movements, keeping costs down, and hoping the watch community would take notice. Over the years they've built an in-house movement program, a loyal following, and a reputation for punching well above their price point. Their latest release, the C63 True GMT, with its brand new in-house CW-002 calibre, is very exciting look into the future of Christopher Ward. Credit: Christopher Ward What works well The main story here is the new...