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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time HCB006J 145th anniversary limited edition with a purple dial, standing on a bar beside a purple cocktail
Oct 9, 20267 min read
Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Editions: Rotocall, Speedtimer, Cocktail Time and More

Seiko is marking its 145th anniversary with limited editions in Edo purple. Here are the five arriving at Watch Direct: the Rotocall HFL001, Prospex Speedtimer HBJ005, Presage Cocktail Time HCB006,...

Seiko 5 Sports GMT SSK003 with a blue dial worn on the wrist
Oct 8, 20267 min read
What Is a GMT Watch? How It Works and How to Use One

A GMT watch shows a second time zone using an extra 24-hour hand. Here is how it works, the difference between caller and flyer GMTs, how to set one step by step, and how GMTs compare with world ti...

Timex Marlin chronograph with a blue dial worn on the wrist
Oct 8, 20267 min read
What Is a Chronograph Watch? How It Works and How to Use a Tachymeter

A chronograph is a watch with a built-in stopwatch. Here is what the pushers and sub-dials do, how to time something step by step, the difference between a chronograph and a chronometer, and how to...

Casio Vintage A168WA-1 digital watch worn on the wrist
Oct 8, 20267 min read
Casio Vintage Watches: A Guide to the F-91W, A158, A168, AE-1200 and Calculator Watch

Casio's retro digital watches have been around for decades and are still made today. Here's how the F-91W, A158, A168, AE-1200 and CA-53W calculator watch differ, what each one does, and how to cho...

G-Shock Mudmaster worn on the wrist beside a smartphone running a watch app
Oct 8, 20269 min read
How to Set the Time on a G-Shock: Digital, Analog-Digital, Solar and Radio Models

Every G-Shock sets the time a little differently. Find your module number, then follow the steps from Casio's official manuals for digital, analog-digital, solar Bluetooth and radio-controlled mode...

Casio A158WA-1 digital watch on a stainless steel bracelet, worn on the wrist
Oct 8, 20268 min read
How to Remove Links From a Watch Bracelet

A plain-English, step-by-step guide to removing links from a metal watch bracelet: the tools you need, how to tell screws from pins, how many links to take out, and when to leave it to a professional.

Woman wearing a Bulova Snorkel watch with an orange strap by the pool
Australia 2026Oct 8, 202611 min read
Christmas Gift Guide for Her 2026: Watches & Jewellery She'll Love

Our Christmas gift guide for her, sorted by style: minimalist, dress, jewellery-style, sporty and retro watches, plus jewellery, gift sets and jewellery storage. Every pick was in stock when we wro...

G-Shock CasiOak GA-2100 in black worn on the wrist with a blue jacket
casioJul 15, 20268 min read
G-Shock x Pokémon GA-110PKM-7A (Sold Out): Specs & What to Buy Instead

The G-Shock x Pokémon 30th Anniversary GA-110PKM-7A has sold out at Watch Direct. Here are its full specs and design details, plus in-stock G-Shocks with the same GA-110 case, gaming-inspired colou...

WOLF Lauren Large Jewellery Box in ivory, open on a dressing table with jewellery inside — Watch Direct Australia
jewellery boxJul 14, 20265 min read
The New WOLF Lauren Collection Has Landed

WOLF's new Lauren Collection has landed at Watch Direct — three jewellery boxes, two travel cases and a slim portfolio, in ivory, black and caramel, with LusterLoc anti-tarnish lining. Here's our f...

New Seiko Prospex PADI 60th Anniversary Limited Edition HBB002K
limited editionJul 2, 20264 min read
New Seiko Prospex PADI 60th Anniversary Limited Edition HBB002K

Seiko Prospex marks 60 years of PADI with the HBB002K — a 200m automatic diver on the 45mm King Turtle case, with a globe-textured blue dial, and limited to 8,000 individually numbered pieces. Firs...

New Seiko Watches for 2026: A 145th Anniversary Diver, the Cocktail Time GMT & the New 5 Sports Field
new arrivalsJun 29, 20267 min read
New Seiko Watches for 2026: A 145th Anniversary Diver, the Cocktail Time GMT & the New 5 Sports Field

Seiko turns 145 in 2026, and the newest arrivals mark the moment — a 9,999-piece anniversary diver, the smoke-grey Cocktail Time GMT, and an all-new Seiko 5 Sports Field line in four colourways. He...

Best Quartz Watches in Australia 2026 — The Complete Buying Guide
Jun 12, 202610 min read
Best Quartz Watches in Australia 2026 — The Complete Buying Guide

Looking for the best quartz watches in Australia? Explore top picks with expert guidance to help you choose the right watch for your style and budget.

The Best Tissot Alternatives in Australia (2026 Guide)
Swiss WatchesMay 21, 20265 min read
The Best Tissot Alternatives in Australia (2026 Guide)

Looking for a high-quality alternative to Tissot in Australia? From the Citizen Tsuyosa to the Seiko Presage, discover the best premium watches that rival Tissot's PRX, Seastar, and Gentleman models.

Best Rosefield Watches for Women Australia 2026
Australia 2026May 20, 202610 min read
Best Rosefield Watches for Women Australia 2026

Expert guide to the best Rosefield watches for women in Australia — covering the Octagon XS, Mini Oval MOP, Boxelle and West Village with honest buying advice and RRP pricing.

Lug to Lug: What It Means and Why It Matters When Buying a Watch
educationMay 14, 20266 min read
Lug to Lug: What It Means and Why It Matters When Buying a Watch

The measurement that actually decides whether a watch fits your wrist is lug-to-lug — not case diameter. Here's what it means, how to measure it, and how to choose the right size for your wrist.

Citizen Tsuyosa Watches at Watch Direct
2026May 4, 202611 min read
Citizen Tsuyosa Australia 2026: The Automatic Everyone's Talking About

Watch Guide · 2026 · 12 min read · Watch Direct Team Citizen Tsuyosa Australia 2026: The Automatic Everyone's Talking About The Tsuyosa shouldn't be this good at this price. Citizen put a 42-hour...

Seiko Alpinist SPB121J — The Iconic Green Field Watch
Australia 2026May 3, 20269 min read
Seiko Alpinist SPB121J (Discontinued): Specs, History & In-Stock Alternatives

Seiko has discontinued the Prospex Alpinist SPB121J. Here are in-stock field, compass and green-dial alternatives, plus its full specifications, the story behind the 1959 Alpinist, and how the comp...

men's wrist with a blue dial watch on
Armani ExchangeMay 2, 202617 min read
Best Men's Watches Australia 2026 — The Definitive Buying Guide

The definitive guide to the best men's watches in Australia for 2026. Seven expert-picked watches from $109 to $1,200 — Casio, G-Shock, Armani Exchange, Seiko, Citizen and Bulova. Free shipping fro...

Best Dive Watches Australia 2026
AlpinaMay 2, 202615 min read
Best Dive Watches Australia 2026

The expert guide to the best dive watches in Australia for 2026. Eight picks across Casio, Seiko, Citizen, Bulova, Luminox, Alpina and Ball — from $219 to $5,650.

Line up of Jewellery and watch cleaning products
Cleaning GuideApr 28, 20266 min read
The Complete Guide to Cleaning Your Jewellery & Watches at Home (Australia 2026)

Learn how to expertly clean your gold, silver, diamonds, and watches at home to protect your investment. A comprehensive guide by Watch Direct.

Man in a striped shirt wearing a Bulova Snorkel watch by the pool
Australia 2026Apr 20, 20269 min read
Watch Gift Guide for Him 2026: Christmas Gifts He'll Actually Wear

Our Christmas 2026 watch gift guide for him, sorted by style: everyday tough, dive, dress, chronograph and retro watches, plus winders and watch boxes for the man who already has watches. Every pic...