Watch Guides

Skeleton automatic watch showing the movement through the dial
How to Wind, Set and Care for an Automatic Watch
How an automatic watch works, how to wind it and set the time and date, what accuracy to expect, and simple care tips to keep it running for years. Read more...
Steel fluted bezel watch on a link bracelet
How to Size a Watch Bracelet at Home (Step by Step)
How to remove links and size a watch bracelet at home with a link-removal tool: measuring your wrist, finding removable links, pushing pins and getting the perfect fit. Read more...
Steel automatic dive watch mod with black dial and rotating bezel
Dive Watch Mods: What to Look For (and How a GMT Is Different)
How to choose an automatic dive watch: rotating bezels, lume, water resistance ratings, date vs no-date, sizing, and how a GMT watch tracks a second time zone. Read more...
Steel octagon watch with blue tapisserie dial and integrated bracelet
Royal Oak Mods: A Guide to the Integrated-Bracelet Look
Everything to know about Royal Oak mods: where the integrated-bracelet look came from, tapisserie dials, skeleton and chronograph versions, sizing and how to choose yours. Read more...
Steel octagon automatic mod watch with silver dial
Automatic Mod Watches Under $300: How to Choose One (2026 Guide)
What to look for in an automatic mod watch under $300: movement, crystal, case size, bracelet, water resistance and warranty, plus how to pick the right style for you. Read more...
The Best Fluted Bezel Watches Under $250
What a fluted bezel is, what to look for in an affordable fluted bezel watch, and our picks in steel, two-tone and gold, all automatic with sapphire crystal. Read more...
NH35 vs NH36: The Seiko Movements Behind Most Watch Mods
NH35 vs NH36 explained: the one difference between the two most common automatic movements in mod watches, plus the NH34 GMT and NH38 no-date variants. Read more...
What Is a Seiko Mod? A Beginner's Guide
What a mod watch is, the automatic movement inside, why mods are so popular, the most popular styles and what to look for before you buy your first. Read more...