Often regarded as the $100 Rolex Oyster Perpetual alternative, well at least it was in the last decade. You used to be able to go on any online retailer and pick one up for 70 bucks. Now? You’d be lucky to pay under $150. Ever since Seiko made their transition into the upmarket segment, they …
Read this for a recap on my almost decade-long journey to find the perfect diver. When it comes to the best value-proposition for a smaller dive watch? The Tudor Black Bay 54 takes the cake. Since it’s release last year in 2023, I’ve been on the hunt for an affordable black bay 54 alternative. And …
The Best Affordable Black Bay 54? It’s the Rado Captain Cook 37 Read More »
My watch journey cannot be told without divers, and my small wrists. A 43mm Gen 2 Seiko Orange Monster was my first ever watch and began my almost-decade long hunt for the perfect diver. And whilst I’m not a huge fan of diver watches, I’ve always appreciated their robust nature. Believe me when I said …
Best Diver Under $100 for Small Wrists: God Tier Casio Read More »
Fliegers have always been an interesting genre in the watch community. The Laco Karlsruhe Pro 37 is a perfect mix of history, modern engineering, and value-proposition. And you’ll understand why as this review continues. Now, a quick google search on “Fliegers” returned me a handful of AliExpress “specials” that ranges from AUD$275 to AUD633. Of …
Best Affordable Flieger for Small Wrists: Laco Karlsruhe Pro 37 Read More »
You know how I recently claimed that the SARB033 successor was my preference over the OG? Don’t get me wrong, I still believe the SRPD99 has an overall better wearing experience. I much prefer the fit and comfort of the SRPD99 and the presage bracelet. The case is 10x more accommodating and hugs my wrists …
Is the SPRD99 better than a SARB033? Seiko SRPD99 Review Read More »
Just recently I did a comparison of Seiko’s from the “golden years of affordable quality” against their modern successors. Long story short, the modern Seiko’s not only put up a fight, they won the contest. A part of this comparison featured the Seiko Snoopy going up against it’s predecessor, the Seiko SKX013. Now I will …
The Most Attainable Snoopy Watch: Seiko Snoopy SPRK25 Review Read More »
The best Seiko diver for small wrists is not the Seiko SKX013. It’s also NOT the recently released 38mm SRPK series of dive-style watches. You know, the Seiko 5 “diver” that everybody has been shitting on. Sorry, but it’s also not the SNE line up of 38mm Prospex solar ISO-rated dive watches. What if I …
The Best Seiko Diver For Small Wrists: Seiko SPB317J Review Read More »
If you’ve been reading my stuff, you know the Rolex Explorer 36mm (ref 14270) is one of my favorite watches of all time. However, due to my innate ability to be a stingy bastard, I am unwilling to spend the money. Instead, best believe I will spend the rest of my watch journey buying more …
Traska Summiteer 36mm Review: The Best Rolex Explorer Homage Read More »
Just recently I claimed that the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander 36 was the best affordable everyday watch. I still stand by what I said, and it truly is difficult to beat at just USD$980. But, there is a competitor albeit at almost double the price. It’s got a similar everyday nature, and in my opinion, …
