The Independents

Miyota 8215 vs Seiko NH38: Date vs No-Date at t...

This is a comparison you don't see written up very often, and I think that's because most people frame it wrong. The Miyota 8215 and the Seiko NH38 aren't really...

Miyota 8215 vs Seiko NH38: Date vs No-Date at t...

This is a comparison you don't see written up very often, and I think that's because most people frame it wrong. The Miyota 8215 and the Seiko NH38 aren't really...

What You're Actually Paying For: A Movement Bre...

One of the most common questions I get is "what movement should I expect at this price?" And it's a good question because the watch industry is terrible at being...

What You're Actually Paying For: A Movement Bre...

One of the most common questions I get is "what movement should I expect at this price?" And it's a good question because the watch industry is terrible at being...

Miyota 8215 vs Seiko NH35: The Budget Movement ...

These are the two movements that power the affordable end of the mechanical watch market. If you've bought a microbrand watch under £300, there's a very good chance one of...

Miyota 8215 vs Seiko NH35: The Budget Movement ...

These are the two movements that power the affordable end of the mechanical watch market. If you've bought a microbrand watch under £300, there's a very good chance one of...

Miyota 9039 vs Seiko NH38: Two No-Date Movement...

Most movement comparisons between the Miyota 9039 and Seiko movements get muddied by the date question. The NH35 has a date, the 9039 doesn't, so half the article ends up...

Miyota 9039 vs Seiko NH38: Two No-Date Movement...

Most movement comparisons between the Miyota 9039 and Seiko movements get muddied by the date question. The NH35 has a date, the 9039 doesn't, so half the article ends up...

Miyota 9039 vs Seiko NH35: Which Movement Shoul...

Two Japanese movements. Both automatics. Both extremely popular in the independent and microbrand space. Both reliable, both affordable, both completely capable of running a watch you'd happily wear every day....

Miyota 9039 vs Seiko NH35: Which Movement Shoul...

Two Japanese movements. Both automatics. Both extremely popular in the independent and microbrand space. Both reliable, both affordable, both completely capable of running a watch you'd happily wear every day....

Miyota 9039 vs ETA 2824-2: Which Movement Is Ac...

This comparison gets asked a lot and answered badly. Most of what's out there either worships the ETA because it's Swiss or dismisses the Miyota because it's Japanese, and neither...

Miyota 9039 vs ETA 2824-2: Which Movement Is Ac...

This comparison gets asked a lot and answered badly. Most of what's out there either worships the ETA because it's Swiss or dismisses the Miyota because it's Japanese, and neither...