The Watch Archive has been updated to include a whole bunch of new watch brands. Now you can keep track of your own watch collection and look through information on even more models. Take a look and add any watches that haven't been submitted yet to earn points. I'm going to be doing some random giveaways to people that are submitting content to the archive. Or feel free to just browse.

Amphibias
Bertucci
Croton
FILA
Luch
Philippe
Poljot
Rado
Raymond Weil
Rotary
Sector
Slava
Technomarine
Tokyo Flash
TW Steel
Vostok

Apple unveiled their new watch today. This is their first attempt at releasing a smartwatch. There's three version to choose from: Watch, Watch Sport and Watch Edition. The touch sensor features new technology that can distinguish between a light tap and a deep press, and trigger instant access to a range of contextually specific controls.

- Retina display with Ion-X glass.

- Glances. It's gives you scan-able summaries of the information you seek out most frequently. To see them, you simply swipe up from your watch face.

- Real-time notifications for incoming mail, messages, and calls.

- Siri is built-in.

- Taptic Engine, a linear actuator inside Apple Watch that produces haptic feedback (taps your skin).

- Heart rate sensor

- New charger with MagSafe technology.

The new Apple Watch has received mixed responses so far. It will be interesting to see how this plays out once they are released in the wild.

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Apple Watch

Seiko has released three new automatic watches with model number SARG009, SARG011 and SARG012. The design of the watch face is a classic look with high contrast markers and numbers. These make for a nice addition to Seiko's current collection. These are currently only available through dealers in Japan.

SEIKO 6R15 Automatic Watch - SARG009, SARG011 and SARG012

Watch Specifications:
Movement: Automatic 6R15
Features: hack/23 jewels
Accuracy: +25～-15 seconds/day
Power reserve: 50 hours
Water resistance: 10　Bar
Crystal: Sapphire glass
Case size: 47.3×40.3×12.4mm

MSRP of SARG009 & SARG012 is 54,000 JPY (~$534 USD), and comes with SS case and bracelet.
MSRP of SARG011 is 51,840 JPY (~$512 USD), and comes with SS case and calf leather strap.

Casio Japan has unveiled a whole slew of new watch lines at BASELWORLD 2014. The first watch ever produced with GPS and atomic radio signal reception will be a new G-Shock. There's also a new EQW-T620 Edifice chronograph. The Pro Trek lineup has a new PRW-6000 watch model with triple sensors. Oceanus is producing a limited edition OCW-S3051S model. There's also a new BGA-180 Baby-G watch with tide graph and thermometer features. And Sheen is releasing a SHW-1510 with solar charging and atomic clock radio syncing. Look for these all to go on sale later this year.

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New G-Shock, Edifice, Pro Trek, Oceanus and Baby-G Watches

CNN reached out to Christie's to compare Rolex watches to Patek Philippe. These two are obviously both luxury high end brands, but what's the differences in the watches and the buyers they attract? Rolex is more popular with consumers that want to show off. And Patek Philippe seems to attract a more refined clientele. Take a look for yourself.

Seiko has produced a new limited edition SDGZ005 watch. Only 500 pieces of will be produced. This mechanical chronograph model comes with an additional crocodile leather strap, and each has unique serial number engraved on the case back. The street price on these is about $1,800 USD.

Limited Edition Seiko SDGZ005 Mechanical Chronograph

Watch Specifications:
Movement: Automatic 8R28
Hack 34 jewels
28800 vibration/h
+25～-15 seconds/day
Sapphire glass
Back skeleton
Stainless steel case and bracelet
Stop watch display 30 minutes
Tachometer
Water resistance: 10　bar
Weight: 　　184g
Case dimensions: 50.0 x 42.5x 14.6mm

The Seiko SDGZ001 and SDGZ003 watches are both mechanical chronographs featuring the Automatic 8R28 movement. This movement has a hack with 34 jewels. It is rated with 28800 vibrations/h and withing +25～-15seconds/day. The crystal is sapphire and it also features a skeleton case back. The case and bracelet are made of stainless steel. The chronograph has a Stopwatch display for 30 minutes, Tachometer and 10　bar water resistance. The total weight is 184g. The case thickness is 14.6mm and case dimensions are 50.0 x 42.5mm. These both have a street price of $1,588 USD and area available now.

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SDGZ001

SDGZ003