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Seiko 5 Sports X Peanuts ‘Parachute’ and ‘Surfboard’ limited editions in pictures
Today I had a look at this new Seiko 5 model and took a few quick pictures. It’s one of two two limited editions being released, the other is Peanuts ‘Surfboard’ This is the smaller of the two with a 36.37mm case size. It’s an automatic watch using the Seiko 4R36 movement. With a list … Continue reading
Tissot PRX: I just had to have one
Every so often I get asked a question. I want to buy a new watch, but I don’t want to spend much. What should I get old man? I always reply, a Tissot. Good quality at reasonable prices. I’m not going to say affordable, I hate that word, because what’s affordable to one person is … Continue reading
Seiko Prospex Speededtimer: Should it come with a magnifying glass?
I got my first Seiko Speedtimer about 18 months ago in a trade, the Panda dial version. The right size for me, 39mm case size, a fairly short lug to lug, so it fitted my thin wrist well. The quality for the price is superb. Being a solar powered quartz, it will never need a … Continue reading
Welcome To Watch Talk
I’ve started this website to share my love and enthusiasm for watches. It’s not going to be a place where you’ll get lots of in depth detail on each watch, it will be more about my likes, dislikes and general observations. That includes the watch trade. So watch out dealers, I’ll be writing about you … Continue reading
Twelve up-and-coming racers eager to become the new Porsche Junior
Twelve particularly accomplished racing drivers took part in a three-day shootout in Jerez, Spain, with the intention of becoming the 2023 Porsche Junior. For the last 26 years, the sports car manufacturer’s exemplary junior programme has been one of the most successful of its kind in motorsport. This initiative has paved the way for many … Continue reading
Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific takes podium at Macau Grand Prix
Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific secured a podium finish at the 69th running of the Macau Grand Prix, with Alexandre Imperatori taking third in the Galaxy Entertainment Macau GT Cup for TORO Racing. Starting fifth, the Swiss driver had a strong start and immediately gained a place, before progressing into third ahead of a long Safety Car … Continue reading
Manthey EMA ‘Grello’ Porsche 911 GT3 R to line-up for Bathurst 12 Hour
EMA Motorsport will once again combine with Manthey, starting the 2023 season off in the most exciting way with confirmation of entry into the Bathurst 12 Hour. After successful events in Europe, the Australian-German effort will be hard to miss as they come together to send the iconic green and yellow ‘Grello’ Porsche 911 GT3 … Continue reading
Porsche announces new North American Selected Driver and Junior programs
Porsche has a long tradition of not only developing winning race cars but also successful drivers. The Porsche Motorsport Pyramid began as an informal pathway for drivers to grow their craft and experience from novice laps to the podium at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In the mid-2000s, that course was more formalized first … Continue reading
Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific to take on Macau Grand Prix with five-car line-up
Porsche Motorsport Asia Pacific is set to take on the 69th running of the Macau Grand Prix, with five Porsche ready to tackle the legendary Guia Circuit this weekend. TORO Racing will field a pair of Porsche 911 GT3 R in the Galaxy Entertainment Macau GT Cup. Swiss driver Alexandre Imperatori makes his ninth appearance … Continue reading
A decade of factory racing with the Porsche 911 RSR in the FIA World Endurance Championship
After notching up 18 race wins, five world champion titles and three class victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Porsche has wrapped up its factory involvement with the 911 RSR in the FIA World Endurance Championship WEC. Under the banner of Porsche Penske Motorsport, the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer returns to the world’s … Continue reading
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