The Bulova A-15 Pilot Ref 96A245 might look and feel like a new watch, but it’s actually one of the oldest watches in Bulova’s catalogue. This is just the first time it’s ever been sold. The design dates back to 1943, when the US Army Air Force Air Technical Service Command ordered 500 units of […]
Bulova Chronograph A Surfboard Edition Watch Review
My followers should need no introduction to Bulova, one of the most well known watch manufacturers in the industry. Today, I’m reviewing their Chronograph A Ref 98A253 Surfboard Edition. This watch is a throwback to Bulova’s 1970s sports chronographs. Fans of the original gave it the nickname “Surfboard”, because of the surfboard-shaped oval on the […]
History of Nomos Glashütte Watches
Nomos Glashütte – commonly referred to simply as “Nomos” – is an independent watchmaker that’s based in the town of Glashütte, Germany. Their watches are almost entirely German-made, and they’ve won almost 140 international awards. These include awards for value, quality, and design. The latest include 2017’s German Design Award, as well as the last […]
Rotary Heritage Limited Edition PVD Automatic Watch Review
Rotary Watches has a long and storied history of producing well-engineered timepieces with a classic design at affordable price points. They were originally founded in 1895 in La Chaux de Fonds, Switzerland. Their founder was Moise Dreyfuss, the namesake founder of the Dreyfuss group, of which Rotary is still a part. Dreyfuss was well-known for […]
Christopher Ward C65 Trident Automatic Watch Review
Back in 2004, Christopher Ward London released the C65 Trident Diver. This watch had a rugged, tough appearance, with a high-visibility dial and a sloped unidirectional bezel. The Trident Diver quickly became one of Christopher Ward’s most popular offerings, and it remains one of their top sellers to this day. Recently, they’ve released the C65 […]
Timex M79 Batman Automatic Watch Review
Last May, Timex re-released their Q Timex, one of their retro watches from the 1970s. This release was wildly popular, so much so that they decided to make another go of it. But this time, they decided to do something a little different. They announced the release of the M79 Automatic Batman, which just dropped […]
Longines Reveals New Releases For 2020
Last week, Longines held a press event at the Elizabeth Taylor Collective in New York City. The Elizabeth Taylor Collective is an exhibition center located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. It never actually belonged to Elizabeth Taylor. It was actually built by famed artist Michael Todd, and it’s where he painted some of his […]
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 […]
History of the VALJOUX 7750 ETA Movement
There are a number of watch movements that are both chronograph-rated and moderately-priced. But perhaps none of these contemporary movements is as popular as the Valjoux 7750. First introduced in 1974, the 7750 was Valjoux’ answer to the Zenith El Primero automatic movement. Many watch enthusiasts have dismissed the 7750 as a cheap, generic movement. […]
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 works of art in their own right. In and of themselves, there’s nothing wrong with these features. But focusing on them too much, you can lose sight […]
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