Casio G-Shocks play many roles: fashion icons, hardcore tool watches, respectable divers, etc. Today, we look at something of a new phase for the G-Shock line in the form of a “multi role fighter.” The Casio G-Shock GW-2000 sports aviation styling while retaining the GMT features of many of its older siblings. The GW-2000 combines the radio controlled technology which Casio is now famous for with a refreshed style more reminiscent of the MR-G series.

Let's take a look at the details:

• Mineral glass crystal.
• 47mm at the widest point (wears more like 43mm).
• 15m thick.
• Radio controlled atomic calibrated module.
• Solar powered.
• Stopwatch with a resolution of 1/20^th of a second.
• 24-hour countdown timer.
• Alarm.
• Multiple timezones.
• Perpetual calendar (with day and date).
• Water-resistant to 200 meters (about 650 feet).
• Neobright luminous paint.

View the Seiko SBQJ015 Photo Gallery.

When I realized that most of my collection had shifted toward divers and sports watches, I started to keep an eye out for something a little more elegant — something that might be slightly more at home with dress shirt than a 15mm high piece of military equipment or a plastic digital G-Shock. The problem was that I refuse to sacrifice functionality for looks. I love handsome watches, but they have to work as well as they look, or I'm not interested.

The Seiko SBQJ015 is an excellent balance. It's a handsome watch with just the right amount of bling for me (meaning very little), and it has an incredibly impressive list of features:

• Titanium case and bracelet tempered with a process Seiko calls Diashield which essentially makes the titanium much harder than stainless steel. (I've worn mine in all kinds of situations, and it doesn't have a single scratch.)
• Sapphire crystal.
• Perpetual calendar.
• GMT hand.
• Independently adjustable hour hand which allows you adjust the time when traveling between time zones without having to stop the watch or change the minutes.
• Equipped with Sieko's famous 8F56 movement which is accurate to within ±20 seconds per year. That's about as much variance as you can expect to see per month in an average non-atomic quartz watch.
• 10-year battery.
• Water-resistent to 100 meters, or about 330 feet.
• A perfect 40mm in diameter (for my narrow wrist, anyway) excluding the crown, and about 44mm total.

A few months ago, we reviewed the Benarus Moray and came away impressed by the style, build, and price. Today we bring you a different type of watch from the same family: the new Benarus Worldiver GMT Auto. The Worldiver is a military style GMT dive watch aimed directly at some of the industry heavy hitters. How does it stack up? Let's start with the specs:

• 45mm Stainless case.
• 500m/1,650ft water resistance.
• Sapphire crystal.
• 22mm lugs.
• ETA 2893-2 GMT movement.
• 15mm thick.
• Choice of blue on black dial, or orange on grey.
• Includes many straps, and an option for a mesh bracelet.

As watch reviewers, we are always on the look out for watches that appeal to a wide crowd rather than just "watch nerds." OCEAN7 Watch Company has been making watches that fit both descriptions for sometime, so when they offered to send a review sample of the new G-1 GMT, it was tough to guess where it would land. What we found was that the G-1 GMT clearly offers something for everyone.

Let's start with the specs:

• 42x13mm Stainless steel case (brushed/polished or PVD).
• ETA 2893-2 GMT movement.
• Swiss BG W9 blue luminous paint (model specific).
• Sapphire crystal.
• 300m/1,000ft water resistance.
• Steel bracelet with screwed links.
• 22mm lugs.
• A choice of 5 colored bezel inserts.

Following hot on the heels of our review of the Rogue Warrior Avenger, let us introduce the Red Cell. Named after the unofficial title of Richard Marcinko's Navy security team, the Red Cell combines some interesting technology with a rough-and-tumble case and crystal guard.

Rogue Warrior is a new brand making hardcore watches for people who expect their watch to make it through just about anything. Rogue Warrior's tag line reads "When bad-ass is not bad ass enough." Is this simply marketing fluff, or is this a watch that sets a new standard in resilience?

Let's start with the specs:

• Stainless steel case.
• Japanese quartz movement with GMT hand.
• 44mm wide.
• 4mm anti-glare sapphire crystal.
• Superluminova and Kryptolite illumination system.
• Krypton gas filled case.
• d3o shock absorbing system.
• 3-year battery.
• 20 ATM water resistance (200m/660ft).

Travel makes a great inspiration for a watch. Take the TX 530 here (model number T3C474TX): it's got world map as a dial, 24 cities around the bezel, and a retro design from the days when flight was glamorous. New in 2009, the 'World Time Airport Lounge' is a vintage-inspired design with a brand new six-motor quartz movement.

Let's look at the details:

• Stainless steel case, 44mm by 13mm, 90g on the leather strap.
• Hour, minute, second, date, and a fourth hand for time in one of 24 global cities (simply set with the buttons).
• Water resistant to 100m (330ft).
• Unusual domed sapphire crystal, done in the look of a classy vintage watch.
• Signed screw-down crown with etched TX logo.
• Simple handling of daylight savings time with switchable summer/winter indicator.
• Lumed hour and minute hand.

Read on for the full review.

Update (12/21/09): This offer has expired, however we do plan to offer additional discounts on YES watches in the future. Please keep an eye on Watch Report for details.

If you're a regular reader, you know that we're big fans of YES watches. We reviewed both the Zulu and the Tati, and love them both. I also happen to know the founder and CEO of YES watches, Bjorn Kartomten, personally, and I know how passionate he is about his watches, and about customer service. In fact, I've heard several stories of people having their emails to YES Watches answered personally by Bjorn.

We seldom do promotions on Watch Report, but when Bjorn asked me the other day if I'd be interested in offering a discount on YES watches to our readers, I decided it was a good deal for everyone. From now through December 21, 2009, Watch Report readers can save between $100 and $300 on all YES watches purchased through this link. This discount covers the Zulu, World Watch, Tati, Luna, Inca, and the Kundalini.

Even if you're not in the market for a new watch, you might want to check out their lineup or our reviews just to see what YES watches are all about. They are some of the most unique and innovative timepieces out there.

By Christian Cantrell

Russians aren't generally known for their electronics or their cars, but you may want to pay attention to their watches. The Poljot Traveller Alarm hails from the motherland and does so with simple style, interesting features, and some old-world charm. I bought this watch second hand and in the spirit of Russian simplicity and functionality, it came with nothing more than a well worn Poljot black leather strap with signed buckle. The Traveller is a sleek mechanical multi-function dress watch with an unusual alarm and svelte style.

• Poljot 2612 hand-wound mechanical movement.
• Separate hand-wound mechanism for alarm.
• 39mm wide.
• 20mm lugs.
• Limited to 999 pieces.
• Internal reflector to measure 3rd timezone.
• Mineral crystal.
• 3ATM water resistance (30 meters, or about 96 feet).

Continuing our Luminox reviews, today we have the just-discontinued model 2002 GMT watch. Described as an "Executive Traveller Watch," it combines the utility of tritium illumination with a nice case, bracelet, 24-hour bezel, and separate 24-hour hand. Let's get started with some specifications:

• 40mm by 11mm, 125g.
• Quartz movement, 45-month battery life with end-of-life warning.
• Stainless steel case and bracelet.
• Mineral crystal (appears to be internally convex).
• Hour/minute/second, plus synchronized 24-hour hand separately set and continuously adjustable (works for odd offsets like New Delhi!).
• Water resistant to 100m (330 ft).
• Screwdown caseback and non-screwdown crown.
• Bracelet is 5-link, Oyster-style clasp with fliplock and hidden wetsuit extension, hollow end-link, solid links.

Please continue for the review and pictures.

Today's review is a bit unusual because although it's 1mm smaller than the newest Panerai, it's not a wristwatch; rather, it's the Luminox LWAC-B travel alarm clock. When Luminox USA contacted us recently, we perused their product line and were surprised to learn that they offer travel alarms, but if you think about it for a minute, the permanent glow is perfect for an alarm clock. Let's start with some specifications:

• Product LWAC-B, PVD aluminum, also available non-PVD as model LWAC.
• Mineral crystal.
• Quartz movement, powered by a 357 watch battery (1-year battery life).
• 60mm across by about 20mm thick.
• Comes with cylindrical leather case.
• Green vials on hour and minute hand, and minute markers, with orange marker at 12 o'clock.
• Fixed bezel with world time zones.
• 2-year movement warranty, 10 year lume warranty.

Please read on for the review and pictures.