Tag: Review

Owner Review: Fossil Del Rey Bullhead Chronograph

The Fossil Del Rey Bullhead Chronograph is a rare piece and hard to find nowadays. I got it by luck on online app Shopee at a very affordable price. The watch bears the Seiko VK64 Mecha Quartz and has a 43mm steel case, 22mm width lugs, 13mm thickness and 10 ATM water resistance. This model…
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08/10/2020
Owner Review: Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39

Say hello to the Nomos Tetra Neomatik 39 – since my university days, I’ve always wanted to get a Nomos Tetra, but I never quite got down to it. Alas, I’ve finally added it to my collection! There’s just something about a squared case watch that appealed to me, and NOMOS most definitely provides great…
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07/10/2020
Owner Review: Tissot Banana Heritage Centenary Edition

When I first cast my eyes on the Tissot Banana Heritage Centenary Edition, I was instantly captivated by its nostalgic appeal. There’s the unmistakably vintage black dial with silver hands; the petite onion crown with the yester-year “T” signature; and most visually appealing of all, the curve silhouette of the watch’s ultra-thin stainless steel case.…
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07/10/2020
Owner Review: Polerouter Sub – Gerald Genta’s First Dive Watch

As someone fixated on rare, vintage, affordable divers, the Polerouter Sub checks all the boxes. Let’s start with the brand. Universal Genève was an illustrious Swiss watch company established in the 1800s that shared DNA with the likes of Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet, but ultimately fell during the quartz crisis. Their many accolades include…
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06/10/2020
Owner Review: Tudor Black Bay 36 – Based on a True Story

Scene 1: December 31, six hours before the new year arrives. Six hours to celebrate with friends — at least, those who are able to stay awake (we’re not as young as we once were). We’re going to be late — my fault, as usual. Where did I put that damn jacket? Ah, there it…
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05/10/2020
Owner Review: Yema Superman – It’s French so It Must be Good

Once upon a time, France was at the world’s epicenter of horology — so, they must know a thing or two about watchmaking, oui? Yema is one of the brands that looks to carry on the French watchmaking tradition. Founded in 1948, they produced some pretty iconic sailing, diving, and racing watches — even supplying…
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02/10/2020
Owner Review: Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial

I had a long story about why I decided to buy this Seamaster 300, but the limited characters allowed in this review meant I had to keep things mercifully concise. In short, this vintage-inspired diver rocks, and here are a few reasons why: Firstly, it wears great. My wrist is on the smaller side at…
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01/10/2020
Owner Review: Unimatic U1-F Design Clarity and Sensibility

Since the first time I stumbled onto an image of this micro-brand, Unimatic captured my attention with their bold, clear design sensibility. Couple that with the limited edition runs that incrementally experiment with the details of the watch and it became a “must have” piece. The design is not unfamiliar. I might describe it as…
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30/09/2020
Owner Review: Seiko Presage SSA385J1 Fuyugeshiki

That’s a hell of a long name, I hear you say. But this is still not the name in its entirety. The full name of this beauty is the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time SSA385J1 Fuyugeshiki. Now that’s a hell of a mouthful. From the first time I set eyes on the Seiko Fuyugeshiki, I knew…
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29/09/2020
Owner Review: Junghans Max Bill Manual Wind

Before we get to my Junghans Max Bill Manual Wind review, a little history. Founded in 1861 and the largest watch and clock factory by 1903, Junghans is a German watch producer best known for their Max Bill line (and making detonators during the war), so called after the infamous Bauhaus schooled designer Max Bill…
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28/09/2020