Accutron: Is The Fifth Time The Charm?

The Accutron line of watches from Bulova has, for many years, been the victim of an identity crisis, born of its own success. The seeds of its struggle were planted early, because what does a superstar do when it is supplanted by successor and left in the dustbin of obsolescence? It reinvents itself, sometimes successfully,...

Seiko SPB151 & SPB153 “Willard” Release

Seiko has really upped their game with this year's new releases and anytime the venerable watch company brings back a classic for the masses it's definitely newsworthy. Although much isn't available yet, these were "accidentally" released into the wild this week. The black dial model SPB151 features a steel bracelet, sapphire crystal with underside anti...

Seiko Turtle SRP777. The Perfect Diver’s Watch?

I've always been a fan of the cushion-case style of watch, having owned a few Doxa Subs, as well as some vintage 1970's watches, from which this style became popular. Recently, I became aware of the Seiko 6309-7040/7049 Diver, which was released in 1976 and carried on mostly unchanged until 1988, when it was discontinued...

End Of The Line For Bulova Accutron?

The Accutron line of watches from Bulova has struggled for many years with an identity crisis. Born in October of 1960, the revolutionary turning fork timepiece, hailed at the time as the most accurate wristwatch ever made (or for that matter, the most accurate timekeeping device of any kind), it held the spotlight in the...