Alan Seymour

Watch writer

Going from amateur watch devotee and hoarder to freelance journalist, Alan Seymour has been writing about watches since 2015. He’s contributed to the likes of The Telegraph, Sotheby’s, Octane, The Week and more.

Alan Seymour's articles

The best quartz watches money can buy

In most quartz watches, the crystal vibrates at a rate of 32,768 times per second. Now, there aren’t quite that many models to match, but the market is flooded. Alan Seymour has picked the best quartz watches available for sale

The best watch launches this autumn

There was a time when spring marked every major watch launch for the year. Those times are over. Now there are a slew of watch shows and releases every autumn – and here are our new favourite models from AW24

The best chronographs you can (and can’t) buy

Whether you use one to measure your heart rate or a qualifying lap, chronographs rule. Here are Alan Seymour’s favourites

The best watches for the summer

With the summer season finally upon us, turn up the heat with this selection of vibrant watches, says Alan Seymour

The best dive watches on Earth (and beneath the sea)

The dive watch has found popularity in circles far beyond its intended underwater wearers, becoming one of today’s most popular watch design categories. Alan Seymour picks out his favourites

Sleeper hits from Watches & Wonders 2024

Watches & Wonders isn’t just about those who make the most noise – there were plenty of sleeper hits this year too, says Alan Seymour