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 […]
Citizen Promaster SST Watch Review
This year, Citizen has issued a 30th anniversary re-release of their classic Promaster line of watches. First released in 1989, Promaster were some of the first world travel watches on the market. These watches are designed to combine ruggedness and an attractive package that’s suitable for formal occasions. To commemorate this historic – and very […]
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 2013, Bremont followed up with the ultra-waterproof S2000, with an almost unheard-of 2,000-meter water resistance. In 2017, they released the S300 a 300-meter watch that maintains the same […]
Citizen Promaster Aqualand Watch Review
30 years ago, in 1989, Citizen released their Promaster line of watches. These watches became well-known for combining durable construction with an attractive appearance. Whether you’re spending a weekend rock climbing or traveling for business, the Promaster line was a favorite for both everyday and formal use. For the series’ 30th anniversary, Citizen has now […]
Mido Ocean Star Diver 600 Watch Review
There comes a point in every watch enthusiast’s life, where the idea of an all-black watch becomes appealing. One day you wake up, and suddenly the watches you own don’t excite you the way they used to. You stare blankly into your watch box: eyes glazing over the rows of naked stainless steel. You think […]
Klo & Co Alpesailer Automatic Watch Review
Well-established brands have always dominated the watchmaking industry. This is mostly because of their time in the industry, the quality of the materials and their products, and occasionally, because of their country of origin. Brands that come from third world countries normally do not stand a chance. Klo & Co could change that as a […]
BOLDR Expedition Rushmore Watch Review
BOLDR is one of the more interesting microbrands out there. Founded by a trio of watch enthusiasts from Singapore and Malaysia, the company got off to a rocky start. Their first Kickstarter campaign exceeded its goal in the first 24 hours. However, production and shipping expenses jumped before BOLDR could get off the ground, and […]
Nomos Tangente Sport Neomatik Watch Review
I’ve written a lot about Nomos watches in the past, such as the Autobahn Neomatik, so I won’t bore you with the history of the brand. What I will say is that they released a new pair of quality watches this summer: the Club Sport Neomatic, and the Tangente Sport Neomatic. Both of these watches […]
WH&T LCF888 Chronograph Watch Review
Stop the presses, it’s all over. The game of watchmaking has been completed. The final boss has been slain. The end credits are rolling. And just who is behind this sudden and unexpected conclusion to an industry that looked happy to continue a while longer? The Wild Horologists & Team, that’s who. This group is […]
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