“The watch,” demands Alec Trevelyan, his henchmen holding James Bond at gunpoint. “Ah… new model?” he asks, closely examining 007’s Omega Seamaster against his own watch. 006’s Seamaster might have been long obsolete compared to Bond’s newer … Read More
DRESS WATCHES
Mido Baroncelli Midnight Blue Gent M8600.4.15.1 Watch Review
When you’ve been as lucky to travel the world as I have, you realize just how region-specific certain brands and their level of success are. Where I’m from, in … Read More
Vapaus Velie 1950 Slate Grey Watch Review
Vapaus is an independent watch company based on British soil. Owned by brothers Oliver and Rudi, they started the company with the aim to craft beautifully, … Read More
Raymond & Pearl Horizon Quartz Watch Review
When it comes to affordable Swiss-made watch brands, you probably have a level of perception of reliability, precision and good construction in mind which are … Read More
HAUTE HORLOGERIE
Longines Conquest VHP GMT L37284566 Watch Review
It's always a challenge for watch enthusiasts to get good mechanical watches with moderate price tags and still be satisfied with all of its technicalities. … Read More
Bruggler Bespoke Automatic Chronograph Watch Review
Every watch brand is always trying to make better watches in terms of style and value. This is because luxury timepiece consumers demand functional, expressive, … Read More
Ball Engineer III Silver Star NM2182C-S2J-BK Watch Review
Ball Watch Co. is a brand constantly known for delivering top quality unique timepieces. The Ball Engineer III Silver Star is no exception as it offers a solid … Read More
STARTUPS
Vintro Le Mans 1952 Automatic Watch Review
When I was first asked to try the Vintro Le Mans 1952 Automatic, I was a bit skeptical. A top quality watch from a Kickstarter campaign? Surely, this is … Read More
AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Bottisham Watch Review
In the world of high-end watches, there are many designers who claim that their design is “inspired by” something or other. Whether it’s something as concrete … Read More
PHOIBOS Sea Nymph PX021C Ladies Dive Watch Review
Diving has become more popular in recent years. Many has decided to take part in it and eventually made it a hobby. There was a time when only a select few are … Read More
WATCH Q&A
What’s the difference between chronograph and chronometer watches?
If you are new to a field, chances are, you will interchange some terms. They may look similar, or sometimes, sound the same. Though in reality they are … Read More
Can I go swimming with a diving watch?
Water resistance is a welcome quirk to the modern wristwatch. Even the cheaper timepieces have them. The demand for those kinds of watches have been high, and … Read More
Are watches a good investment?
When people buy watches, it's mostly because of its most basic function – to tell time. In addition, they choose wristwatches for their convenience, style and … Read More
MEN’S WATCHES
Citizen Satellite Wave GPS Freedom CC3035-50E Watch Review
We live in one world. That is a fact. However, we live in a world that puts each country, every city, in a different time zone. This has made it difficult to keep track with everyone we know who are in other places, regardless, if they are someone we are involved with in a business […]
Gruen Precision Vintage Watch Review
The Gruen Precision is under our scope today and what an interesting piece it is. I like the Gruen because it isn’t necessarily a high quality material timepiece but because it has a story behind it. The Gruen is special because it is one of the few legitimate remnants of a brand long gone. This […]
Seiko Marinemaster 300 SBDX001 Watch Review
Today I have the pleasure of reviewing one of the classic divers. The Seiko Marinemaster SBDX001 has a monobloc case which is guarding an 8L35 automatic mechanism. This timepiece is almost 20 years old now but it is definitely a hall of famer in the dive watch world. We have looked at a number of Seiko […]