I have been lucky enough to review an Oris before for WatchReviewBlog, the beautiful Big Crown ProPilot redesign which was a pleasure to have a hands-on experience with. So to be given the chance to experience the ProPilot X is a big honour for me … Read More
DRESS WATCHES
Carpenter Watches G4 Brooklyn Gent Watch Review
Carpenter watches, started as a Kickstarter campaign back in 2016 and was founded by Neil Carpenter in the vibrant city of New York. Having been fascinated by … Read More
Benzinger Regulator Blueblack Watch Review
Introducing another special piece that I’m lucky enough to review for you today; Benzinger Regulator hand-finished by the man behind the brand, Jochen … Read More
Carl Suchy & Söhne Waltz No1 Watch Review
The gorgeous Carl Suchy and Söhne Waltz No1 that I’m showing you today is inspired by Adolf Loos, a prolific Austrian architect from the early 20th century … Read More
LUXURY WATCHES
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Re-Design Watch Review
Oris; a brand that needs no introduction but deserves one. Oris was founded by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian in 1904 in the Swiss town of Holstein, … Read More
Oris Chronoris Date 39mm Black Dial Watch Review
Founded in 1904, Oris is an independent watchmaker that’s not a member of any larger company or group. They’re based in Hölstein, Switzerland, with a secondary … Read More
Bremont Supermarine S300 Watch Review
Back in 2009, Bremont released a compact, 43mm dive watch with an impressive 500 meters of water resistance. The Supermarine S500 was an instant hit, and in … Read More
STARTUPS
Ming Monolith 17.06 Watch Review
Ming is a horological collective formed and fully funded by 6 enthusiasts from around the world under the leadership of Ming Thein. The goal is to bring back a … Read More
Bangalore Watch Company Mach 1 Civilian Watch Review
Founded in early 2017 by husband and wife team Nirupesh Joshi and Mercy Analraj, Bangalore watch company came to fruition when the team left their tech careers … Read More
MHD SA2 Launch Edition Watch Review
Having always been curious about MHD watches, I was anxious about finally being able to handle one. Why anxious? Because even for designs that you may be … Read More
WATCH Q&A
How to Set and Use a GMT, Dual Time, and World Time Watch?
When you spend as much time as I do reviewing quality watches, it’s easy to get caught up in beautiful cases, intricate movements, and unique dials that are … Read More
Applied Indices vs Painted on: What is the Difference?
Among watch aficionados, one of the most frequent debates is between applied indices and painted indices. Peruse any watch forum, and you’ll see amateur … Read More
What is a Helium Escape (Release) Valve?
If you’re a dive watch enthusiast, you may have already been exposed to a helium escape valve. It’s the round fitting on the side, usually at the 9 or 10 … Read More
BUYING GUIDES
Top 5 Best Sector Dial Watches
The term “sector dial” is a little bit vague, and the exact definition can vary depending on who you ask. As a result, manufacturers have a lot of fudge factor when they design one. In general, when I’m looking for a sector watch, I’m looking for a watch with concentric outer rings. One of these […]
Top 5 Best German Watches Around $1000
In the world of automatic watches, Swiss manufacturers get a lot of attention. This is to be expected. After all, Switzerland is the world capitol of watchmaking, and most of the best movements are manufactured there. Going over my past reviews, I’d estimate that 80 percent or more are manufactured in Switzerland, and even more […]
Top 5 Best GMT Watches Around $1000
As today’s world becomes ever more connected, more people than ever are becoming world travelers. And with this travel comes the need to switch between time zones. For watch enthusiasts like us, that means using a GMT watch. A GMT watch allows you to set a secondary time for an additional time zone. These watches […]