Oris was founded by Paul Cattin and Georges Christian in 1904 in the Swiss town of Holstein, they bought the recently closed Lohner and Co factory and in June of the same year the two men entered into a contract with the local mayor. The new company was named Oris after a nearby brook. In […]
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 […]
Paul Twice Handmade Watch Strap Review
Introducing Paul Twice straps, a beautifully made beige coloured strap that is handcrafted, and the waxed nylon threads are hand stitched too. The name Paul Twice was created because the company consists of two friends Paul and Paul, they knew the impact a change of strap can have on a watch face and feeling underwhelmed […]
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 […]
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 […]
Longines Conquest VHP l3-719-4-56-6 Watch Review
Quartz? A quartz watch on the watch review blog? Yes, a high end Swiss quartz watch and it’s absolutely marvellous. Founded in 1832 by Auguste Agassiz, Longines have a long history in the watch industry and they are one of the first names that come to mind when you talk about quality Swiss watches, be […]
Orient President Day Date Watch Review
Since the advent of the wristwatch industry, certain watches have transcended the aesthetic sensibilities of their time, having been envisioned to be worn for decades all the way back from the drawing board. The Rolex Datejust, and later the Rolex Day Date, are clear examples of this, and have spawned a plethora of both ill-fated […]
Alf Norrsken Watch Review
The northern lights are one of the most spectacular sights in the world, a beautiful and unique experience predominantly only seen around the Arctic and Antarctic regions. And the watch I’m introducing you to today is a beautiful and unique watch in the micro brand world from the Swedish brand Alf watch company; the Norrsken (stands for […]
Bulova Precisionist Chronograph 98B315 Watch Review
For fans of mid-range collectible watches, Bulova is one of those brands that needs no introduction. They’ve been around for over 100 years, and even though they’re now owned by Citizen, they continue to produce quality, American-made watches. And while Bulova’s Precisionist Chronograph line has been around since 2010, it seems like they’re constantly releasing […]
Undone Batman Dark Knight Watch Review
80 years ago, in 1939, DC Comics released the very first Batman comic. Written by comic book legend Bob Kane, the Caped Crusader made his debut in Issue #27 of Detective Comics. From his humble origins, Batman has become a cultural icon, appearing in countless comics, several TV series, 2 serials, and 14 movies. To […]
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