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 […]
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 […]
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 horologists debating both sides of the issue and posting images of their favorite watch dials. I’m not going to wade into the debate and tell you what I think is better […]
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 factory in the neighboring town of Holderbank. In 1970, they released the Chronoris, their very first chronograph. At the 2017 Baselworld event, Oris announced a re-release of the Chronoris […]
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 o’clock position, and you’ll find them on many premium dive watches. Typically, helium escape valves are found on professional-grade dive watches, such as the Rolex […]
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 capital 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 […]
How Accurate Should Your Mechanical Watch Be?
If you’re a mechanical watch enthusiast, you most likely wear your watch primarily because you love the engineering and history behind it. Let’s be totally frank: a $15.00 Casio watch from Walmart is almost certainly a more accurate timepiece than your $1,500 Swiss automatic. But just because you have an obsession with horology doesn’t mean […]
Top 5 Best Super Compressor Dive Watches
First released in 1956, the Super Compressor isn’t an actual watch; it’s a watch case, designed by now-defunct Swiss watchmaker Ervin Piquerez SA. It’s best known for the dual-crown design, as well as the internal rotating timing ring. However, the case is really defined by its spring-loaded caseback, from which it gets its name. Because […]
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