Okay, I know what you’re going to ask, why on earth did I get a Rolex datejust alternative when I’ve been quite vocal about my dream piece – the Rolex Explorer 36. If I didn’t have money for the Explorer (which I don’t), I should settle for the Tudor Ranger. Even as I’m typing up …
When it comes to mid size Casio divers, well, I must admit I didn’t think they existed until just a couple of weeks ago. Affordable quality watches, and Casio seem to always go hand-in-hand. Just look at the Casio G-Shock range, or the Edifice range, hundreds, if not thousands of selection, for most wrists that …
The Tale of Mid Size Casio Divers: Should you get the mini duro? Read More »
If you’re a fan of Nodus, you know they’re all about being an innovative design lab with well built timepieces. You can read all about Nodus and their history from an earlier review I did on the Nodus Duality. Cullen and Wes don’t mess around with their products and offerings. Since day dot, Nodus’ design, …
Nodus Contrail Review: An affordable alternative to the Sinn 104 Read More »
The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT, if nothing, does one thing right – size. Before the rise of micro brands, if I wanted an affordable GMT, I had: There was only one problem, their offerings were all 42mm and above in case diameter. They were also all as thick as my shit after being dehydrated for a …
Baltic Aquascaphe GMT Review: Finally a GMT for smaller wrists Read More »
Under the $2000USD mark, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to getting a daily driver. So why do I consider the Tudor 1926 the best luxury at that price point? There’s the Sinn 556 or 104 for those who wants the tool-watch aesthetics. You’ve got Longines, albeit their less popular models. There’s higher-end Hamilton’s, Mido’s, …
Tudor 1926 Opaline Review: The Ultimate Affordable Luxury Watch Read More »
It’s not easy being in the watch collecting hobby with 6 inch wrists. Especially when it comes to the affordable range, Citizen and Seiko loves their 42mm+ dive-style watches. Certina, Mido, Tissot are all in the same boat – way too big. Mainstream brands and small watches haven’t really gotten along the past few years. …
I’ve previously reviewed a couple of micro’s, the Lorier Neptune V3, and the Smiths Expedition. Both fantastic micro brands that I won’t hesitate recommending. The Nodus Duality though, it’s on another level. I won’t speak about history, but the built quality, design elements, and as an overall package, the Nodus Duality is a micro brand …
Nodus Duality Review: Micro Brands Are THAT Good Read More »
I tend to gravitate towards vintage-inspired watches more often than not. With a brand like Oris and their history, it’s hard to not pay the archives special attention. I recently reviewed the Oris Diver 65 Deauville. That for me, is Oris’ best diver in their current catalogue. The vintage styling with modern materials and engineering …
Oris ChronOris Date Review: Racing Inspirations from the 1970s Read More »
When I started my watch journey in 2016, micro brands were pretty much unheard of. No one was willing to invest in first production watches without any historical backing. And for me, I wasn’t about to invest in a brand that may disappear after a couple of launches. More importantly, for the same price, I …
Lorier Neptune V3 Review: Is It The Best Microbrand Diver? Read More »
