Author: thewatchregulator

Owner Review: Tudor BB58 Blue – Pretty Bland

It’s been a while since my last review, so I thought I would get back into the swing of things with a review of my now departed Tudor BB58 Blue. My encounter with this particular watch was a fleeting romance but one that hopefully you can all learn from, then disregard and do what you
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19/09/2022
Two & A Half Watchmakers – GPHG 2022 Part Deux

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Two & A Half Watchmakers, Artisian Watch Technician Alex, Ex Richard Mille employee Rob and Rolex watchmaker Michael talk about the best and worst picks from the GPHG awards 2022. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by
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01/09/2022
R&R – Adjusting Bezels At Mach 4

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & The Regulator we talk about new watch releases from Seiko, Omega and Sinn. Plus all the usual rubbish. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery. Make sure to support our podcast by
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25/04/2021
R&R – Adrian from Convopiece

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of the Rob & The Regulator Show, Rob and Alex are joined by independent watchmaking enthusiast, dapper gentleman, amaretto sipping, millinery aficionado Adrian from The Ultimate Bespoke Watch Service convopiece.com The podcast starts with our standard drink and wrist checks. We don’t waste
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05/04/2021
R&R – Lime Wars Mont Blanc Versus Audemars Piguet

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & The Regulator we talk about new watch releases from Mont Blanc, Doxa and Audemars Piguet. Plus all the usual rubbish. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery. Make sure to support our
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31/03/2021
R&R – Alex Likes A Breguet

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & Alex we talk about new watch releases from Cartier, Blancpain and Breguet. Plus all the usual rubbish. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery. Make sure to support our podcast by supporting
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25/03/2021
Rob & The Regulator – TAG Heuer Watches Porsche Starfish

Welcome to the horology world’s ultimate watchmaking podcast network. On this episode of Rob & The Regulator we talk about new watch releases from Omega, Tag and Longines. Plus all the usual rubbish. The fine quality alcohol consumed sensibly on this podcast is provided by Milton Rum Distillery. Make sure to support our podcast by
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11/02/2021
Owner Review: Omega Speedmaster First Omega In Space

Let me get started by saying that the original Ed White Speedmaster (105.003) is my grail watch. I am a vintage Speedmaster purist but this watch had me converted to the modern reissue gang pretty quickly. This straight lug case and simpler dial were such big selling points. Until Omega CEO Ray Ray comes to
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Longines Heritage Monopusher Chronograph

The current Longines brand is stuck between a rock and a hard place within the Swatch Group. Those that know within the vintage world are well aware that Longines should be higher up the swatch luxury pyramid due to their historic contribution to fine watchmaking. Their horological input far exceeds that of their adopted big
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02/01/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Tiffany & Co Day-Date

Everybody who knows me knows that I love day dates. I love them so much that I wrote another article on how they were the genesis for my journey into watchmaking. Have a look here if you dare question my love for this iconic watch. I haven’t changed my mind about them. I still think
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02/01/2021