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07/09/2026

4 automatic watches under $500 with serious everyday specifications ⌚

A sapphire crystal, at least 100 metres of water resistance, and an automatic movement. These are three features worth looking for when choosing a watch you can confidently wear every day.

🥂 Orient Mako 3 RA-AA0821S
A champagne-dial diver with an in-house automatic movement, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, day-date display, and 200 metres of water resistance.

🔵 Citizen Zenshin NJ0180-80L
A lightweight Super Titanium watch with a textured blue dial, small-seconds display, sapphire crystal, and 100 metres of water resistance.

⚫ Casio Edifice Automatic EFK-200XPB-1A
A forged-carbon automatic weighing only 81 grams, with a sapphire crystal and 100 metres of water resistance.

🩶 Orient Mako 40 RA-AC0Q16N
A compact 40mm automatic diver with a sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, and 200 metres of water resistance.

Which one would you choose as your everyday watch?

Find all four on monawatch.com.

You don’t need Rolex money to build a seriously good watch collection. 👀⌚Rolex makes some of the most iconic watches eve...
06/09/2026

You don’t need Rolex money to build a seriously good watch collection. 👀⌚

Rolex makes some of the most iconic watches ever created, but part of the fun of collecting is finding watches that capture a similar style or serve a similar purpose at a completely different price point.

From dive watches and GMTs to everyday automatics and chronographs, Seiko has built its own versions of these categories with plenty of character of its own.

⚫ Submariner → Seiko Prospex Samurai SRPL13
🟢 GMT-Master II “Sprite” → Seiko 5 Sports GMT SSK035
⚪ Oyster Perpetual → Seiko 5 SNXS73K1
🏁 Daytona Panda → Seiko Prospex Speedtimer SBDL125
🧭 Explorer II → Seiko 5 GMT SSK059

They’re not replacements for a Rolex. They’re watches that prove great design and a great collection don’t have to cost a fortune.

Which pairing would you actually choose? 👇

Comment “SEIKO” and we’ll send you our Seiko collection, or explore it at monawatch.com.

05/09/2026

Like father, like son… but Adam definitely earned the bragging rights on this one 😂🔥

Our longtime customer Jahed came back to pick up the new G-Shock × Pokémon collaboration, this time with his son Adam.

So we decided to make things interesting: name all 30 Pokémon on the Poké Ball and Dad gets a gift.

We genuinely thought we made it difficult.

Adam had other plans. 😂

30/30 Pokémon. No problem. 🏆

And Jahed walked away with his new G-Shock plus a watch roll from us, courtesy of Adam’s Pokémon knowledge.

This is what we love about watches. Sometimes it’s not just about what’s on the wrist, it’s the memories you make around them. ❤️

Discover the G-Shock collection at monawatch.com

04/09/2026

Can you identify the original Seiko in three seconds? 👀

A watch can contain a widely available Seiko movement and still not be an original Seiko watch.

Many “Seiko mods” are assembled using aftermarket cases, bracelets, hands and dials. Customizing a watch is not the problem. The problem begins when an aftermarket dial carries the Seiko logo, making the finished watch appear factory-made when Seiko never produced it.

Before buying, always check the model number and verify that the watch officially exists.

Shop authentic Seiko watches with international warranties at monawatch.com.

03/09/2026

$103,350 vs $350. 💗⌚

On one wrist, the Rolex Day-Date 36 with that stunning pink dial.

On the other, the Citizen Tsuyosa 37mm in pink.

🌸 Similar pink dial appeal
⌚ 36mm vs 37mm
✨ Two very different price categories
💰 $103,350 vs just $350

Of course, the Rolex is in a completely different league. But if it’s that compact size, pink dial and elegant wrist presence you love, the Citizen Tsuyosa gives you a seriously attractive option for a fraction of the price.

One’s the dream. The other makes sense.

Explore the Citizen Tsuyosa collection at monawatch.com.

4 watches to buy instead of an Apple Watch ⌚️If you’re spending Apple Watch money, you could also put something on your ...
03/09/2026

4 watches to buy instead of an Apple Watch ⌚️

If you’re spending Apple Watch money, you could also put something on your wrist that doesn’t need charging every night.

Here are 4 picks worth considering:

🌙 Citizen Eco-Drive Calendar BU0080-52X
Salmon dial, moon phase, full calendar and Eco-Drive solar power.

☀️ Orient Stretto Day & Night RA-AK0316L
Automatic movement with one of the most interesting Sun & Moon dial layouts Orient makes.

🟢 Seiko 5 Sports x HUF SBSA323
A limited-edition collaboration combining Seiko 5 with HUF’s streetwear and skate culture.

🩷 G-Shock Full Metal GM-B2100AD-5A
Full-metal construction, Tough Solar, Bluetooth and classic G-Shock toughness.

Smartwatches are useful. But sometimes you just want a real watch on your wrist.

Which one are you choosing? 👇

Save this post for your next watch purchase and explore more watches at monawatch.com

02/09/2026

The only wrong choice is leaving one behind 🫠🙌

Stop buying the wrong watch size. ⌚A 42mm watch isn’t automatically “too big” and a 38mm watch isn’t automatically “too ...
01/09/2026

Stop buying the wrong watch size. ⌚

A 42mm watch isn’t automatically “too big” and a 38mm watch isn’t automatically “too small.”

Your wrist size matters, but so does the actual shape of your wrist and the dimensions of the watch.

📏 Measure your wrist circumference
↔️ Check the flat width of your wrist
⌚ Compare the watch’s case diameter and lug-to-lug length
📐 Consider case thickness and how the lugs curve around your wrist

That last one is especially important. Two people can have the same wrist circumference but find the same watch fits completely differently.

We’ve put together this sizing guide from smaller 36–37mm watches all the way up to 44mm+ options, with recommendations from Seiko, Citizen, Orient, G-Shock, Casio Edifice, Raymond Weil and more.

Save this post before buying your next watch.

Explore watches for every wrist size at monawatch.com

01/09/2026

4 gifts under $200 that look far more expensive 🎁⌚

If you want to gift someone a proper watch without overspending, these four are seriously underrated, especially the last one:

🧊 Seiko Spirit Chronograph SBTR029
An ice-blue chronograph with a tachymeter bezel, steel bracelet, and the sporty presence of a much more expensive Seiko.

🟢 Casio Standard MTP-B195L-3AVDF
A modern angular case, deep green dial, and genuine leather strap for just around $65.

✨ Citizen Quartz BI5124-50L
A rich blue dial with a two-tone bracelet that works equally well for formal occasions and everyday wear.

⚙️ Westar Automatic 80013SPN607
A Japanese automatic watch with a textured dial, rose-gold-tone details, and around 41 hours of power reserve.

Which one would you want someone to gift you?

Find all four on monawatch.com.

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