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Celebrating Love and Diversity: Swatch Pride Watches

By Matthew Lee / 30 May 2023 / Comments Off on Celebrating Love and Diversity: Swatch Pride Watches

  Introduction: In recent years, the celebration of Pride Month has become a powerful symbol of inclusivity, love, and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies worldwide. As society progresses towards greater equality, more companies are joining the movement, using their platforms to amplify the message of love and support. One such brand is…

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The All New Seiko 5 Sports X Peanuts Limited Edition 

By Matthew Lee / 11 May 2023 / Comments Off on The All New Seiko 5 Sports X Peanuts Limited Edition 

The All New Seiko 5 Sports X Peanuts Limited Edition  In a delightful collaboration that celebrates the 55th anniversary of the release of the first Seiko 5 Sports in 1968, Seiko has joined forces with the iconic Peanuts comic strip. The collection pays homage to the rich legacy of Seiko 5 Sports by incorporating original…

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Rebellious Design and British Heritage: Exploring the Vivienne Westwood Watch Collections:

By Matthew Lee / 10 May 2023 / Comments Off on Rebellious Design and British Heritage: Exploring the Vivienne Westwood Watch Collections:

Vivienne Westwood, the brand’s founder, has pushed the boundaries of fashion and design for over five decades, creating daring and unconventional creations that have become synonymous with the punk movement.  She is quoted as saying, “The only reason I am in fashion is to destroy the word ‘conformity’” Still to this day the brand exudes…

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Seiko 5 Sports SKX Re-Creation “Midi” Collection

By Matthew Lee / 3 May 2023 / Comments Off on Seiko 5 Sports SKX Re-Creation “Midi” Collection

Small but Mighty: The Seiko 5 Sports Midi Collection Honours a Classic Legacy with Modern Wearability If you’re a fan of classic dive watches, you’ve likely heard of the Seiko SKX series. These watches were first introduced in 1996 and quickly became popular among watch enthusiasts for their iconic design, durability, and reliability. The SKX…

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Seiko 5 Sports Honda SRPJ49K1- The Legacy of the Honda “Super Cub”

By Dave / 14 October 2022 / Comments Off on Seiko 5 Sports Honda SRPJ49K1- The Legacy of the Honda “Super Cub”

Seiko’s second collaboration with Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturers, Honda, comes in the form of a Seiko 5 Sports that is inspired by the classic design of the Honda C110 Super Cub motorcycle. The Super Cub was first introduced in 1958, 10 years after Honda was founded in the South-Western city of Hamamatsu. The iconic…

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Watchnation’s Father’s Day Gift Buying Guide For All Types of Dad’s!

By Dave / 13 June 2022 / Comments Off on Watchnation’s Father’s Day Gift Buying Guide For All Types of Dad’s!

We all know that buying a Father’s Day gift can prove to be far more stressful than it needs to be, especially when your Dad is totally insatiable when it comes to presents. However, we have something for each type of Dad out there. Our buying guide includes a wide price-range to accommodate all the…

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A Legend Reborn – From the Seiko SKX to the Seiko 5 Sports SSK

By Dave / 8 June 2022 / Comments Off on A Legend Reborn – From the Seiko SKX to the Seiko 5 Sports SSK

A blog documenting WatchNation’s relationship with Seiko and the 5 Sports GMT… Our story with Seiko began in the Grand Seiko boutique, in Knightsbridge, London – one of the world’s most luxurious shopping districts. The after-effects of this meeting are still felt throughout WatchNation on a daily basis, as it marked the beginning of a…

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THE INDELIBLE LEGACY OF ‘PEANUTS’

By Dave / 10 November 2021 / Comments Off on THE INDELIBLE LEGACY OF ‘PEANUTS’

Peanuts was written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz, the cartoon ran from 1950 until 2000 amassing a readership of 355 million people in 75 countries across the world. It became renowned for its complex physiological humour, as well as its ensemble of compelling and indelible characters!  The cartoon enjoyed its peak during one of…

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The History of Halloween:

By Dave / 13 October 2021 / Comments Off on The History of Halloween:

The history of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was a festival that took place between October 31st and November 1st. It marked the end of Summer and the harvest, and signified the beginning of the dark winter. The Celts believed that the barrier between the living and…

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The Khaki Field Far Cry 6 – Hamilton’s First Video Game Timepiece

By Dave / 11 October 2021 / Comments Off on The Khaki Field Far Cry 6 – Hamilton’s First Video Game Timepiece

Since their first Hollywood cameo in 1928’s Shanghai Express, Hamilton watches have gone on to feature in over 500 films. The brand has earned itself a reputation for being Hollywood’s go to watch and the ‘grand watchmaker in cinema’. Hamilton watches have most recently featured in Christopher Nolan’s, Tenet, and previous to that in Nolan’s…

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